What is Hatha yoga?

Hatha Yoga is the practice of yoga asanas derived from a yogic tradition that has been followed for thousands of years. It  follows a slower pace and holding the asanas(poses) for a longer periods of time to improve posture and flexibility. Hatha yoga is not just about physical fitness, but a holistic approach of mastery over mind and body.

What are benefits of yoga? 

• Yoga improves flexibility, strength and balance

• Balances the hormonal levels

• Improves heart health, give more energy 

• Aids in better sleep, helps achieve mental focus and clarity, 

• Eases physical ailments like arthritis symptoms strengthens the hips and other joints, helps ease back pain, corrects the posture 

• Promotes self care.  When you practice yoga, its a inside out practice, it keeps your mind and body very healthy and happy :)

• Yoga helps cultivate a sense of balance in our everyday life, by helping manage stress, improving mental health and helping find a deeper sense of peace and harmony

I have never practiced Yoga. Can I attend?

Anyone can practice this style of yoga, from a beginner to an avid practitioner.  This program doesn't require any special physical agility or yoga experience. There are multiple variations that can be done for a singular pose, which caters to different levels from beginners through advance practitioners. All you need to do is just SHOW UP AND KEEP TRYING!

What will I learn from this yoga course?

This is a comprehensive and ongoing program that includes 

• Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) 

• A variety of asanas (poses)

• Types of pranayama with explanation

• Replenishing and getting your prana shakti to flow freely

Please Note: Learning Suryanamaskar poses with correct performance, awareness and breathing pattern is a continuous learning and correction process. It is an ABHYASA AND SADHANA with SURRENDER AND SEEKING BLESSINGS OF BHAGAVAN SURYA. Suryanamaskar is a package of full benefits for Body & Mind and for physical and mental IMMUNITY.

Along with the asanas and their benefits, you will also learn the benefits of pranayama, when and how it should be practiced.

What will I be able to do as I attend this program? 

As you attend the program, you will be able comfortably self practice on your own for 30 to 45 minutes session - Breath and body practices (flexibility and mobility/ stretching) Asana, and Pranayama practice.

This is a very practical Yoga program meant for all ages and all levels of practitioners to build your own practice, uniquely tailored to your specific needs. Come, join us every Saturday morning and give a gift to yourself!