Yoga is a philosophy, a science, and an art that celebrates the union of body, mind, and spirit. In its purest, most traditional form, it’s a system capable of answering all human needs. Traditionally practiced as a prerequisite to meditation, yoga goes beyond tonifying, strengthening, stretching, and relaxing the physical body. It is a practice that continually evolves with strong discipline and the use of breath (pranayama) to calm the mind, enhance will power, motivate individuality, open the heart, and inspire the deepest desires of the soul.

Yoga can be understood as a set of behaviors that develops a holistic experience of the body, heart, and mind. It is a process of fully inhabiting ourselves and our life in a radically engaging and inquisitive way. Through yoga training we form intimate relationships with our bodies and minds, which brings us to a quality of being that is open and awake. This mind-body presence serves as the ground for compassion and wisdom to emerge within us.

Yoga joins seemingly opposing aspects and layers of our being; the result of which is a non-duel, all inclusive state of mind in which we are able to experience the challenging dichotomies of life without falling into dualism. The masters of Yoga recognized that we can never be completely satisfied until we have found the source of happiness beyond pleasure and pain. Yoga is a set of practices that moves us out of our comfort zone in our bodies and minds, engendering the possibility of broadening our capacity for connection and inclusion.

The fruition of a committed yoga practice is the ability to deeply relax the inner struggle with life’s paradoxes. A yogi is better able to tolerate the extremities of hot and cold, agility or immobility, sadness or joy, free from confusion, resistance, or struggle. In yoga, an individual learns to be fully engaged in feeling physical sensations and mental states as well as observing their tendencies and habitual ways that they respond to discomfort, pleasure, and joy.

Yoga is an ineffable art that can be practiced by anyone. Though backed with philosophy, yoga does not reveal itself through theorization. Only by practice can one experience the effects of the various asanas and pranayamas on the body, mind, and spirit. The fruits of a spiritual path are subjective. The path is the subjective experience.

~History and Philosophy of Yoga

~In depth study of psychology, physiology, and philosophy of the Chakra system

~Meditation practices

~Detailed Study of asana (postures) as it pertains to the balance/imbalance of each Chakra, including modifications and adaptations in each pose

~Clear and precise teaching ability through the use of verbal directions and adjustments

~Hands on Assisting and Adjustments

~Appropriate use of props in practice

~Sanskrit names of each Asana

~Marketing and Business of Yoga

~Yoga teacher ethics

~Pranayama

~Physical effects of yoga on the body

~Hands on teaching

~Kirtan and Chanting

~Safety: Prevention of Injuries

~Assisting and teaching individuals with physical injuries or limitations

~Class sequencing

~Western anatomy

~Yogic and esoteric anatomy: Koshas

~Study of the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras

~Yogic Diet and Lifestyle

~Ayurveda

~Multiple opportunities to practice teaching will be given. You will have the chance to apply what you have learned and teach group classes at our studio.