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Yoga
Yoga is neither a religion nor a sport. Physical exercise, in the form of asanas (or poses), is part of yoga, but yoga encompasses much more than just physical exercise. Yoga is an ancient system of "proper living" including, but not limited to, the following:
- Exercise (the asanas)
- Breath Control (pranayama)
- Relaxation (savasana)
- Nourishment (the practice of eating mindfully)
- Meditation (dhyana)
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Stress Relief
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Improvement in strength, endurance, and flexibility
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Improvement in mental focus and clarity
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Strengthening of the immune system
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Reduction in symptoms associated with depression
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Clothing should be loose, comfortable, and layered. You may feel warm during yoga practice, yet may cool off quickly in savasana. Layering works best for these conditions.
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Any meal should be eaten at least two hours before practicing yoga. Your practice will feel more comfortable with a light stomach.
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Practice somewhere between the physical sensations of "hard" and "easy". Yoga should not be painful. Please consult with the instructor if it is painful and you are unsure of the modifications.
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Continue breathing throughout practice. Inhalation and exhalation should be done through the nose. The breath should not be held, nor should it become ragged or strained.
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If/when the mind wanders, gently bring it back without judgment. Continue to practice mindfulness throughout the session.
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Yoga is not a competition - not with another student, the instructor or yourself! Practice kindness to yourself and others.
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If you find yourself feeling strong emotions as you experience different postures, allow these emotions to surface and flow through you. Asanas may release emotions which have long been held in our bodies. Allow the release of these emotions without judgement.
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Practice daily - even if it is with a few simple postures. You will be amazed at the increased feeling of balance in your life even a few postures a day can provide. Take your practice beyond this class.
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Turn off all cell phones and pagers during class.
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If you must leave early, try to leave before savasana pose, so as not to disturb others' relaxation period.
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Questions during class are welcomed - please feel free to direct questions or comments to the instructor at any time during the session. Please keep any casual conversation with another student to a minimum during the session.
Nutritional Consultation
Facilitated
by Kathaleen Midcalf, N.H.D., CYT, Healing Touch Student
According to the
Official Notebook for the Healing Touch certification Program, Healing
Touch is defined as “…an energy therapy in which practitioners
consciously use their hands in a heart-centered and intentional way to
enhance, support and facilitate the physical, emotional, mental, and
spiritual health. Healing Touch utilizes light or near-body touch to
clear, balance, and energize the human energy system to promote healing
for mind, body, and spirit.”
“Healing Touch is an
energy-based approach to health and healing. It uses touch to influence
the human energy system. This system involves the energy field
surrounding the body and the energy centers within the body, which
control the energy flow from this field to the physical body. These
non-invasive techniques utilize the hands to clear, energize, and
balance the human and environmental energy field. Thus, physical,
mental, emotional, and spiritual levels of health and healing are
affected. Healing Touch is based on a heart-centered, caring
relationship in which the practitioner and client come together
energetically to facilitate the client’s health and healing.”
Healing Touch sessions
are offered at The Yoga Pearl in a quiet setting that lends itself to
relaxation and stress relief to facilitate the healing of the mind,
body, emotions, and spirit. Healing Touch sessions are available by
appointment. Please e-mail us for appointment
availability.
For more information on the Healing Touch Program, please visit the website at www.HealingTouchProgram.com.