Yoga
yuj - to yoke, to join
Awakening of self.
Connection with source.
Union of body, mind, emotions, thoughts, and intellect.
Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice originating in Southeast Asia. Honoring yoga’s roots through philosophy, reflection, and practice, we can cultivate a deeper sense of connection with ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
Private yoga sessions are available for 30 or 60 minutes.
Sessions are gentle and exploratory; I do not offer ‘power yoga’ or intense flows.
I have studied with the Raja Hatha School of Yoga, focusing on classical ashtanga (8-limbed) yoga, using the body as a means to connect with the mind. Of Patanjali’s 196 Yoga Sutras, only three pertain to asana (posture/seat). Yoga guides our minds, interactions with ourselves, and interactions with the world around us.
Yamas (moral disciplines)
Ahimsa (non-violence)
Satya (truthfulness)
Asteya (non-stealing)
Brahmacharya (moderation)
Aparigraha (non-grasping)
Niyamas (observances)
sauca (purity)
santosa (contentedness)
tapas (austerity, zeal)
svadhyaya (self-study)
Ishvara pranidhana (devotion to a higher concept)
Asana (posture, seat)
Pranayama (extension, lengthening, control of life force - prana - breath)
Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses inward)
Dharana (concentration)
Dhyana (meditation)
Samadhi (union)
