What is Yoga?
Yoga is all about relationships. The relationship you have with yourself, people in your life and with the world around you. It's all about connection.
What are all those strange words and what's with the chanting? Let's take a look at the history of Yoga and why people practice Yoga. The word "Yoga" derives from the Sanskrt word "Yuj" which means to "connect", and can also mean "union". Sanskrit is the language of ancient India, where Yoga originated. Think of the "union" occurring between the mind, body and spirit. Yoga, an ancient philosophy, promotes personal health, growth and wellness. Yoga is not a religion, but has impact on our spiritual path.
Most modern forms are traced back to the yoga Sutras, which was written by Patanjal, an ancient philosopher from around 500 BC. A lot of people think that Yoga is a type of exercise, but actually, Yoga is more than that. Yoga is a way of life. Its aim is to create union of the body, mind and spirit through asanas (yoga poses or postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation. Yoga has recently become popular in the Western world, especially with medical practitioners and therapists, as treatments for a large variety of physical and emotional illnesses.
Who can benefit from Yoga?
You do not need to be a contortionist to practice Yoga. Yoga is not just for young people who are thin and supple. You do not need to be flexible to practice Yoga. All you need is dedication and patience. I love my Yoga practice because it promotes greater flexibility and strength, and also creates greater mental clarity and focus. Yoga involve concentration, focused breathing, and discipline. A greater union of mind, body, and spirit is the result of practicing yoga and anyone regardless of age, experience, body type, or physical abilities can practice yoga.
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- Simply pick out your first class by visiting our online schedule by clicking here
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time.
- Don't forget to bring your: bottle of H20, towel and yoga mat
- If you don't have your own yoga mat, you may rent them at the studio for $2/class
- Please come on an empty stomach and make sure you are well hydrated
- Wear comfortable, light clothes that you can move freely in
Yoga is all about relationships. The relationship you have with yourself, people in your life and with the world around you. It's all about connection.
The word "Yoga" derives from the Sanskrt word "Yuj" which means to "connect", and can also mean "union". Sanskrit is the language of ancient India, where Yoga originated. Think of the "union" occurring between the mind, body and spirit. Yoga, an ancient philosophy, promotes personal health, growth and wellness. Yoga is not a religion, but has impact on our spiritual path.
Most modern forms are traced back to the yoga Sutras, which was written by Patanjal, an ancient philosopher from around 500 BC. A lot of people think that Yoga is a type of exercise, but actually, Yoga is more than that. Yoga is a way of life. Its aim is to create union of the body, mind and spirit through asanas (yoga poses or postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation. Yoga has recently become popular in the Western world, especially with medical practitioners and therapists, as treatments for a large variety of physical and emotional illnesses.
We've combined the best of both disciplines to create our Famous Fusion class.
Get the Mind body Connection, Breathe Work, Flexibility and Meditation Elements of Yoga with the Body Control, Posture Awareness, Strenthening, Lengthening and Toning Techniques of Pilates. We've taken it one step further by introducing Fitness Exercises that work your entire body from head to toe and to help you lose fat while maintaining high energy levels. You will be building conditioning your entire body while creating that calm peaceful mind of an enlightened warrior!
We offer plenty of modifications however please note that class is a challenge! If you are very new to exercise or have not exercised regulary in the last 6 months, it is highly recommended to try our other classes for at least 3 months prior to taking our Fusion classes. You will leave this class feeling completely challenged and invigorated, yet refreshed. Our students notice a huge difference in their strength within a matter of weeks, and you will too!
