Practicing Movement & Stillness
Movement, Breath, & Meditation
Withing each session, a yin & yang experience focused on the eight limbs of yoga; yama (relationship to self), niyama (relationship to others), asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (sensuality), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (connection to source).
Reasons to have a personalized yoga practice:
Modifications for injuries
Prevent injuries
Reduce stress
Reconnect with your own body
improve balance & stability
Proactive in health & wellness
Depending on goals; gentle or challenging exercise for strength & flexibility in muscles, bones, & the mind.
The Breath.
There is the most beautiful connection that we have with Mother Earth as she provides our oxygen through plants & trees. In exchange we exhale their need of carbon dioxide. This yin yang balance happens naturally as our innate wisdom automatically facilitates without needing to be told. Close your eyes & tune into your breath now; is your natural breathing shallow or deep? Breath in life force energy also known as Prana. Improve your cardiovascular & respiratory systems by learning effective breathing techniques.
Movement.
Known as asanas (poses) in yoga, discover the sattvic balance to the five layers of self known as Koshas (physical, energy, emotional, mental & bliss bodies). All these bodies are meant to be flexible as well as strong for optimal health. If you pause to close your eyes & breathe, notice your thoughts, emotions, energy level, & physical sensations. Establishing movement creates shifts in these aspects of self to reveal space for healing & wellness.
Meditation.
There is an abundance of ways to practice meditation. Some options include: eyes closed, chanting, guided, sound bath, & mantra based.
On a biological level, the purpose of meditation is to support the optimal functioning of your parasympathetic nervous system (rest, digest, heal, repair mode). Thus, accessing relaxed muscles, processing of present emotions, & calming that monkey mind. In a private session, we can explore what options resonate with you. The more you practice, the more you will start to see & feel these benefits in your waking state of eyes open.