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| Style Descriptions | | Hatha Yoga | Introducing basic concepts of asanas that intend to bring poise, balance and strength in the body | | Vinyasa Series | Refers to co-ordinating breath with movement during asanas in a flowing style | | Ki Yoga | A blend of traditional Indian yoga with the diagnostic healing techniques of the Chinese and Japanese healing arts. Also based on Shiatsu focusing on aligning and supporting the body with the changes of the seasons | | Restorative Series | Aimed to help people de- stress their body and mind! Strongly recommended for stressed out yogis J | | Ashtanga yoga | Ashtanga yoga literally means "eight-limbed yoga," as outlined by the sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. According to Patanjali, the path of internal purification for revealing the Universal Self consists of the following eight spiritual practices: Yama - moral codes Niyama -self-purification and study Asana -posture Pranayama -breath control Pratyahara -sense control Dharana- concentration Dhyana -meditation Samadhi -absorption into the Universal Ashtanga Yoga, practiced in its correct sequential order, gradually leads the practitioner to rediscovering his or her fullest potential on all levels of human consciousness—physical, psychological, and spiritual. Through this practice of correct breathing (Ujjayi Pranayama), postures (asanas), and gazing point (driste), we gain control of the senses and a deep awareness of our selves. By maintaining this discipline with regularity and devotion, one acquires steadiness of body and mind. |
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