Yoga is for everyone.

Practice Yoga and your potential is limitless.

There are no prerequisites to practicing and there are options for all levels, sizes, shapes and abilities.

Yoga is a time-honored philosophy, an ancient art of living, with powerful benefits for the body, mind, and spirit. Many people practice Yoga for the physical benefits, to lose weight, increase strength and flexibility and even heal from or prevent injuries. I believe that practicing the physical postures of Yoga (Asanas) can not only benefit the body, but with consistent practice and discipline, it can lead to deep personal growth.

Yoga was developed in India more than 5,000 years ago. In approximately 200 AD, the foundation of Yoga philosophy was documented in The Yoga Sutras. This ancient text includes an eight-step path on how to lead a meaningful and purposeful life. The practice of Yoga is first and foremost about quieting the mind but it aims to do so through the practice of physical postures (Asanas) and breath awareness (Pranayama).

The eight step path that the sutras outlines begins with self-discipline which is called the Yamas. The Yamas include 5 categories of discipline. The second step on the path is about moral conduct also referred to as restraint. The practice of restraint is called the Yamas and it also has 5 categories.

The Yamas and Niyamas are powerful concepts that are applicable to all people, all religions, and all ages. They aim to restore balance and equanimity in the mind, to release the obstacles to peace, to understand our own infinite nature, to live in truth and to be in harmony with the greater whole.

The postures give your body a massage from the inside out that releases tension, stuck energy, and opens pathways to healing. Most importantly the practice, when combined with conscious breathwork calms the nervous system which leads to greater healing and a sense of wellbeing. While it is important that we care for our bodies and keep them strong, flexible and healthy, the practice of Yoga reveals deeper layers of the self so that we can explore a more meaningful, mindful and peaceful journey through life.

Benefits of Yoga

Yoga promotes healing and building strength from the inside out. The poses include standing balancing, core work, hip openers, backbends, forward holds, breath work, and opportunities for arm balances and inversions, all in a spirit of exploration, connection and joy.

The Physical Benefits of Yoga:

Increased flexibility
More strength
Weight loss
Better sex
Improved metabolism
Better focus and concentration
Improved energy, vitality, and respiration
Protection from injury
Improved cardio and circulatory health
Greater athletic endurance
Better posture and balance

Better digestion
Promotes lymphatic drainage
Stimulates creativity
Improved sleep
Detoxification
Improved circulation
Lower blood pressure
Improved immune system
Better posture
Less back pain
Improved sense of wellbeing

The physical benefits of yoga are well-established as being valid by the medical community at large; the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), reports that the relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can lower blood pressure, reduce insomnia, and reduce chronic pain, including arthritis, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, and lower back pain.

Stress Relief Benefits of Yoga

Practicing yoga has benefits beyond the physical and off the mat. It is the perfect discipline to manage stress and anxiety. Yoga postures work to reduce stress-related physical symptoms. Each class ends with a period of rest for about 5 minutes called Savasana or “corpse pose.” This is a period of deep healing and repair. During this time of rest the nervous system is able to integrate all the benefits of the practice and quiet the mind before it is faced with the outside world again.

Mental and Emotional Benefits of Yoga

Yoga is about finding “ease within the effort” and making the conscious choice to relax even when you find yourself a little uncomfortable in the pose. Practicing consistently leads to a higher level of mental clarity and peace. It increases body awareness and allows you to connect to your inner self so you can be steady, stable, focused, and conscious in all that you do even off the mat in your daily life.

Awaken Your Power

In this practice you learn to become the witness of the mind. When you become aware of your thoughts as you move through the poses, the more power you have over them. You can set your intention to reject negative thoughts and replace them with positivity.

Let's Go and Liberate Your Life

It is often said that that what we resist persists. It also said that our issues are in our tissues. The asana practice can reveal what we resist by brining awareness to areas of tension. Yoga give us the opportunity to release the tension, disengage from the resistance and learn to let go. Through yoga postures and breath work practices tension that hold us back mentally and physically can be released. I am passionate about helping you feel a greater sense of personal freedom and empowerment.

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