What is Yoga?
Yoga is a multi-dimensional practice that incorporates and benefits the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of a person. In truth Yoga is not about getting you that fabulous body or getting healthier, those are just the side benefits. Yoga is really about liberation, that is to say enlightenment.
Why do Yoga?
On the physical level Yoga can provide a feeling of well being and strength to the body. The body begins to feel differently inside your skin, with more strength and flexibility you get an increased sense of balance and agility. Many people lose weight and lose cravings for crappy foods. Many people get stronger physically in their body and end up doing things that they never dreamed was possible when they started.
On the level of our minds, Yoga provides access to a deep sense of peace. Many people come to yoga because they feel nervous or agitated and find that Yoga calms them and brings balance and equanimity in their lives. Ultimately Yoga is a spiritual practice designed to let you connect with your own divine nature. This is why most Yoga classes end with the Sanskrit word “namaste” which means “The Light within me, the spiritual essence with me, sees the same within you.”
Are beginners welcome to any class?
Beginners are welcome to all classes but are instructed to take it a bit easier in the beginning. Indurance and strength are developed slowly over a few weeks, not in the first few classes.
Can I drop into a class or must i book?
While you are welcome to book online and guarantee your place in the class, we are happy to have you drop in anytime to take classes. We don’t often turn people away for not having a reservation.
What is the difference between Power Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, and Ashtanga Yoga?
Power Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga are more alike than different. They both emphasize a relationship between moving and breathing and a meditative flow. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga also emphasizes these themes but involves set series of poses with no variation. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan is different from the rest in that no two classes are ever the same, there is chanting, breathing exercises, and some asana.