About Yoga

The definition of the word YOGA means "union". Stressful times tend to make one feel disconnected and unplugged from our inner calm center. Yoga practice helps make us resilient, strong and positive even in the face of turbulent times.

Rana Waxman is a certified Yoga Teacher and recognized as a Relaxation Specialist. Rana's unique teaching style helps you integrate the tools of this holistic system so that you THINK BETTER, FEEL BETTER, LEAD A BETTER LIFE

Rana teaches Private personalized Yoga Classes semi private classes, corporate and contract classes to schools, synagogues and companies in Montreal. Rana is also the person to see if you are looking for Yoga therapy for specific needs (treatment of anxiety, asthma, depression, fatigue, fibromyalgia, headaches, pain, stress and sleep disorders and other psychosomatic concerns that you wish to address with alternative medecine (see article: what is yoga therapy)

There are so many styles of YOGA around, primarily because each teacher interprets the classical practices of Yoga in their own way. Essentially " the many practices (sadhana) of yoga can be described as "processes" and procedures that deprogram the negative conditioning thus liberating the individual's modified consciousness from the conditioned matrix of limited "reality" back into its Original, Natural, Primordial, and Unmodified state -- the very Source of inspiration, genius, and creativity. This is described as the realization of the non-dual state (where eternal spirit is no longer absent) of Union (as yoga). Thus the Yoga Sutras describe processes (gives practices) how an average sentient being who may be so motivated may rid themselves of confused, lonely, alienated, nihilistic, and fragmented tendencies and become reunited, harmonized, and integrated with the natural innate order of reality-as-it- truly is -- in its own true form (swarupa); and thus unite in forming a natural and intimate sense of confidence belonging as part of creation (and hence the creative force) in this very life and in this very world. This produces a profound sense of well being, contentment, fulfillment, peace, and joy devoid of fear, insecurity, or attachment."

Useful Link:

http://www.rainbowbody.net/HeartMind/Yogasutra1.html

Amazing side benefits of YOGA practice are:

-Breathe better
-calm down, meditate
-cope better with stress
-relieve pain
-improve flexibility, joint mobility
-sleep better
-strengthen the body
-focus the mind
-tap into inner creativity and intelligence
-decrease negative emotions and obsessive thinking
-energize the system and fight fatigue
-improve circulation and immune system
-cardiovascular conditioning
-lifestyle management
-reconnection with spiritual heritage

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