Yoga
Yoga is a divine science of life that originated in India many thousands of years ago. It’s the oldest system of personal development in the world and a practical way of life that encompasses body, mind and spirit.
Anyone can practice Yoga, no matter what age, physical condition or religion…all can benefit from this discipline.
To really understand what Yoga is all about you should experience it for yourself! Then you will begin your journey ~ to a state of inner peace which is your true nature. The essence of Yoga is the self-realization that we are seeking and towards which we are all gradually evolving.
Yoga is union with all. It prepares the body for the spiritual path so the mind can practice meditation without obstacles.
Hatha Yoga (Sanskrit “Ha”- Sun, “Tha” – Moon, “Yoga” – Union)
Hatha Yoga is the most widely practiced form of Yoga in the world. Hatha Yoga uses postures or in Sanskrit – asanas and controlled breathing – pranayama in combination with mental focus to develop awareness, strength, flexibility and relaxation.
Come join us in balancing our mental, emotional, spiritual & physical bodies! Balance brings harmony, health and happiness to our lives! Namaste`
I am a RYT 200, Yoga Siromani from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashram, member of Yoga Alliance, NETA Certified; Yoga, Practical Yoga for Personal Trainers, Pilates, Stability Ball and Group Fitness Instructor. I hold certifications from the Academy of Holistic Fitness in Holistic Fitness and Enlighten Your Body. I serve as an instrument for the divine energy.
Teaching practices offered;
- Basic Class ~ The 12 basic postures and breathing exercises
- 8 Class Beginners Course ~ each class building on the previous class ~ incorporating new asanas &/or pranayama’s
- Advanced postures
- Yoga for children
- Yoga for older citizens
- Yoga for pregnancy
- Relaxation Asanas & Meditation
- Chakra Balancing through Yoga postures
- Customized classes to address health concerns, goals, and time constraints.
Asanas (yoga postures)
A daily asana practice will help to build the good habit of practice.
The daily in-depth practice with individual corrections comprises:
- Sun salutation Surya Namaskara
- 12 basic Sivananda Yoga postures
- 100 asana variations, from intermediate level to advanced
- Postural alignment
- Deep relaxation with autosuggestion
- Release of blocked energy
- Training sessions for all age groups
- Kapalabhati (lung-cleansing exercise)
- Anuloma Viloma (alternate nostril breathing)
Benefits of asanas (proper exercise)
- Improve power of concentration
- Rid the body of excess fat
- Enhance physical fitness
- Relieve chronic ailments such as constipation, rheumatism, stomach complaints
- Stimulate circulation
- Stabilize thyroid functions
- Keep muscles youthful and supple
Benefits of pranayama (proper breathing)
- Expands capacity of the lungs
- Relaxes the nervous system
- Balances the two hemispheres of the brain
- Purifies the nadis (subtle energy channels)
- Awakens the inner spiritual energy
“Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize.” ~ Swami Sivananda ~
The first yogis sought the answers to 2 fundamental questions – “How can I get rid of pain?” and “How can I conquer death?” They discovered that through asanas you can control the physical pain, through pranayama the emotional pain and through meditation you can come to a real understanding of who you are. You can transcend the body altogether and find the Self which is immortal.
“So you see, though Yoga begins with the body, it ends by transcending it.” ~ Swami Vishnudevananda ~
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Partial listing of previous teaching engagements; Cassadaga Job Corp., Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet, Freestone Recreation Center, cities, school districts and churches as well as for private fitness organizations.