In the middle of hustle and bustle of the modern life, our physical and emotional stability declines day by day. There is growing awareness that yoga improves the muscle strength, stamina and bring immune and mental stability. However, that is only the beginning of journey to self-realization. The Sanskrit word “yoga” comes from the word “yuj” which means, “to unite” – union of the individual self with the universal self, commonly referred as “self-realization,” “nirvana,” or “enlightenment.” Prior to this union is the union of body with the mind, and the mind with the self.As mentioned in The Bhagwad Gita – Yoga is a journey of the self, through the self, to the self.
As Krishnamacharya said “Teach what is appropriate for an individual”, my approach is to teach what is appropriate for my students. I believe that yoga is for every body, it is a balancing act of gradually exploring and enhancing our capabilities while honoring our boundaries, irrespective of the age and limitations.
My teaching is based on traditional hatha yoga, teachings of B.K.S Iyengar and other revered teachers of traditional path of yoga.
Combining asanas (postures) with an emphasis to proper body alignment, breath awareness, my teaching is a varied mix of asanas, breath work, mudras, chakras and self-contemplation to achieve healing benefits at all levels – physical, mental, spiritual.
Hatha Yoga (Slow paced or Vinyasa). In Hatha flow, we come into the breath and quiet the mind as we find steadiness in asana (postures) and enhance strength and endurance. This style uses a combination of movement, postures and breath to work on strength, flexibility and balance. Slow paced or Vinyasa style, I encourage proper alignment of the body and bring balance, strength, and calmness to the students.
Yin Yoga. It was developed to penetrate deep into connective tissue expanding flexibility and aiding healing while stimulating the nadis or meridians to loosen energetic blockages and increase energy flow. Each pose is held for three to five minutes or longer to achieve the desired benefit.
Gentle Yoga for stress relief. An introduction to yoga’s calming, grounding poses and practices, taught at a relaxed pace. As the student learns to gradually unwind tight joints and tension filled minds in the presence of breath, it cultivates inner focus connecting to and moving through a series of postures.
Restorative Yoga. Restore and strengthen the connection at every level – physical, mental and spiritual. As the name indicates, it is styled for complete relaxation of the body and mind by practicing stillness or gentle movement for extended periods of time. Asanas are held for longer period of time, props fully supporting the body, allowing it to open passively and naturally with no active effort. Deep introspective class that restores energy to the body and calmness to the mind.
Meditation is a practice where an individual trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness, either to realize some benefit or for the mind to simply acknowledge its content without becoming identified with that content.
Pranayama is the art of connecting with your breath, using your breath (prana) to heal the body, and calm your mind, cultivating balance and focus. Over the course of our lives, whether we are aware of it or not, our breath becomes quick and shallow. In this guided session, breath awareness is cultivated utilizing pranayama techniques (breath exercises) to bring inner harmony.
Guided Meditation. Experience guided meditation using many mindfulness techniques including breath (prana), mantra japa, mudras, chakras and visualization techniques.
Yoga Nidra. It is a powerful, ancient form of guided meditation that induces relaxation and healing of the body, mind and spirit. Yoga nidra is one of the yogic practices of pratyahara, or ‘withdrawal of the mind from the sensory experience’ where awareness is internalized and the body becomes completely relaxed.
Yoga Basics Level 1 [6 Sessions Series]
This yoga series is intended for new as well regular students to understand the basics of yoga and ensure their practice is in alignment with the Yoga Principles. In this pre-registered series of 6 classes (60 minutes long), emphasis is on Yoga Etiquette · Basic Anatomy · Foundational Asana Techniques · Breath Awareness · Alignment · Introduction to Yoga Philosophy · Usage of Props. Ideal for –
New to yoga or practicing with no guidance – Build correct yoga foundation – Learn alignment principles – Learn how to avoid common mistakes – Refresher for returning students – Build home practice – Workarounds for body discomforts
Yoga for Healthy Back [8 Sessions Series]
The journey of yoga is remarkable. Honoring the natural curves of the spine in asana (postures) is a huge part of that journey. In this pre-registered series of 8 class (60 minutes long), we learn the basic framework of our back, practice asanas (postures) for optimal alignment and breath work to release stress. This intensive will help you heal the back pain and avoid back pain in the future.
Over the period of 8 classes we will build a series of asanas so that by the end of the 8 weeks, you will have a practical series of yoga poses that you can use to keep your back strong and healthy.
Please submit this form that will help me to understand your practice needs and guide accordingly or email me with information at dhyanayogajourney@gmail.com
