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Yoga Therapy For
Beginners
Stretch
the Body-Flex the Soul
The
word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit language and means "union".
It is one of the oldest forms of healing therapy and teaches that
a healthy person is an integrated unit of mind, body and spirit.
The
threefold process involves:
- Practicing
certain postures to strengthen and clear the physical body.
- Controlling
the breath to create emotional balance.
- Concentrating
the mind is the power of prayer.
Yoga exercises
help an individual to focus the mind inward; on the breath, on the self,
and strengthens the functions of the entire body. The stretching postures
serve to remove energetic blockages and helps the body to relax Through
controlled breathing we enhance the energetic life force that resides
within the body to achieve a state of balance between the mind and body,
which in turn raises our awareness to a higher state.
Some
Health Benefits of Yoga:
- Boosts
the immune system.
- Increases
efficiency of the heart and slows the respiratory rate.
- Lowers
blood pressure.
- Increases
stamina and strength.
- Improves
posture, range of motion and coordination.
- Strengthens
the spine and eases back pain.
- Improves
breathing disorders.
- Promotes
relaxation and reduces stress.
- Improves
concentration.
- Promotes
spiritual growth and development.
This Yoga
training program is designed for the beginner who may not have the time
to attend a group process but wants to incorporate a powerful and simple
stress management practice into their daily life.
The
Training Combines:
- Seven
yoga positions.
- Breathing
exercises.
- Mantra
meditation.
- Sound
healing with tones corresponding to the chakra and meridian systems.
- Daily
Mindfulness exercises.
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Private/Couples Instruction.
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©1998-2008
Karen L. Scheel
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