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BENEFITS
OF YOGA AND MEDITATION
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| Yoga
helps
you
to enjoy life in a healthier body and clearer
mind by
toning and stretching muscles while releasing chronic tension. Yoga poses can be adapted for use by people of any age or fitness level. |
Meditation like yoga, is a powerful tool
that works to help us increase our awareness, using techniques for
sharpening
concentration and mental acuity. Learning to do simple meditation
exercises promotes
a sense of calm and self-confidence.
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Yoga and meditation
have proved to be effective in the treatment of:
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| WHAT KIND OF YOGA IS TAUGHT? | WHAT KIND OF MEDITATION IS TAUGHT? |
| My
yoga classes include elements of two different styles of yoga: Iyengar yoga, which emphasizes precise body alignment, strength, and flexibility, and Kripalu ("compassion") yoga, which emphasizes yoga breathing techniques and relaxation. The use of props specially developed in Iyengar yoga makes it possible for all students to perform the poses, and can address specific concerns such as high blood pressure, arthritis, asthma, pregnancy, premenstrual tension, and other physical challenges. |
My
meditation classes focus on a number of
techniques, including mindfulness
meditation, a
traditional
form of
meditation known as vipassana or insight meditation made famous
by Jon
Kabat-Zinn. Mindfulness meditation, different from transcendental
meditation, is a practice of observing your thoughts
moment-by-moment in a non-judgmental way, noting the feelings and
bodily
sensations associated with them. This being present in the moment
brings you in
touch with the deepest part of yourself, and allows you to gain control
over
your reactions to stressful situations in everyday life.
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