FAQ

Q: What is Yoga?

A: YOGA is an ancient system of integration. The word itself means to UNITE. Any person in his or her own way, much like an art form, can practice it with amazing life results. YOGA is a mind/body/spirit discipline.

For the BODY, YOGA can be a workout, to free oneself from physical tensions and create strength, resilience and stability while for the MIND, a way to work-in, to free oneself from internal obstacles and create the clarity necessary for inner strength, resilience, and stability. The result is a happy SPIRIT, able to glide through life's twists and turns with ease and confidant, inspired, inner guidance.

Q: Do I need to be flexible to practice yoga?

A: This is the best reason to begin as; yoga does help increase your flexibility. Start now!

Q. The magazines show really complicated positions -is that the goal, it looks discouraging.

A. The goal of Yoga practices is to tame the mind.

Sutra 1. 2-yogash citta-vrtti-nirodah Yoga occurs when the field of consciousness is liberated from its patterned spinning's. Then the mind rests in clarified stillness devoid of any conditioned bias.

These postures are not the essence of the practice. It is not about touching your toes, the postures are designed to decongest the body, they are practiced with sustained attention to one's breath, and a devotional aspect that allows the individual to cultivate their spiritual center.
http://www.rainbowbody.net/HeartMind/Yogasutra.htm

Q.How can I FEEL BETTER through YOGA?

A. A regular practice of YOGA will help you FEEL BETTER by
*Increasing strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance
*Lubricating joints, tendons, ligaments
*Improving overall mood and energy level
*Working out tensions in the body
*Preventing disease
*Detoxifying the body and delaying the ageing process
*Helps control overactive emotions
*Decongesting the toxins from the organs glands and deep tissues

Q. How can I THINK BETTER through YOGA?

A. A regular practice of YOGA will help you THINK BETTER by
*Harnessing the power of your mind
*Improving memory
*Improving communications skills and creativity
*Decreasing the effects of stress through its meditative aspect
*Helps create focus and inner balance
*Quiets mind so one becomes freer to make better decisions
*Peace of mind creates efficiency and productivity

Q.How can I LEAD A BETTER LIFE through YOGA?

A. A regular practice of YOGA will help you LEAD a BETTER Life by
*Teaching self-mastery
*Access inner resources of confidence and inspiration
*Improves performance
*Long -lasting sense of inner happiness an positive outlook
*Access intuition
* Free-spirited ness that translates into being centered during stressful situations

Q: What style of Yoga do you teach?

A. I always say I gear the practice to the student and encourage understanding of the eight limbs of Yoga practice and the integration of what you learn into practical methods for dealing with daily life. Classic Yoga - a flowing practice of postures linked through breathing practices, relaxation and meditative awareness, cleansing techniques and concentration exercises are typically taught as well as tools the individual can use to manage their stress and cope with challenges.

Q. Eight limbs?

A. The core of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra is an eight-limbed (ashtanga) path that forms the structural framework of yoga. Upon practicing all eight limbs of the path it becomes clearer that no one element is elevated over another in a hierarchical order. Each is part of a holistic focus, which eventually brings a sense of wholeness to the individual as they find their connectivity to the divine.

In brief the eight limbs, or steps to yoga, are as follows:
Yama: Universal morality
Niyama: Personal observances
Asana: Body postures
Pranayama: Breathing exercises, and control of prana
Pratyahara: Control of the senses
Dharana: Concentration and cultivating inner perceptual awareness
Dhyana: Devotion, Meditation on the Divine
Samadhi: Union with the Divine

Q: Where are you located?

A: At the Queen Elizabeth Heath Complex, by appointment only

Q: I want to practice yoga at work; what do I need to do to make it happen?

A. All you need is space for it and participants, feel free to contact me for details.

Q: Do you teach private classes?

A: Yes I do specialize in teaching private One to One classes.

Q. Do you teach group classes?

A. I am often asked this. I specialize in private classes though often have contracts for small private groups or particular programs where there is room for more participants. Contact me any time to see what is being offered.

Q. I can never relax.

A. I know many people say this. For some, a really good first step is to schedule acu-reflexology session. Pressure point therapy is non-invasive and most people fall into a deep, healing, almost "floating" sleeping sensation. Other than that, I can teach breathing and relaxation methods during a private yoga session that will be meaningful and helpful to you. Sometimes as well, a therapeutic massage would be in order so please contact me you're your unique situation. Also, just a reminder, if it isn't something you have practiced, it makes sense that it will feel new but the results are transformative, start soon!

Q. Are there any benefits to massage other than relaxation?

A. Some Benefits of Therapeutic Massage are :
*Maintaining the body's homeostasis
*Pain Relief
*Improved circulation
*Relief of muscular tension
*Elimination of waste/toxins
*Improved posture and range of motion
*Strengthened immune system
*Enhanced recovery
*Relaxation, sense of well-being

Conditions benefited:
*Arthritis (rheumatoid and osteoarthritis)
*Asthma, Bronchitis
*Carpal tunnel syndrome
*Circulatory problems
*Migraines/headaches, especially those induced by muscular tension
*Gastrointestinal disorders (spastic colon,colic, constipation)
*Immune system disorders
*Insomnia
*Myofascial pain(a condition of the tissue connecting the muscles)
*Sports injuries
*Stress
*TMJ