"Yoga is invigoration in relaxation. Freedom in routine. Confidence through self control.
Energy within and energy without."
practice
promotes a strong, healthy, balanced body and mind. Many come to yoga
for the physical benefits that the
practice creates in our bodies, strength, flexibility, balance, pain
relief, stress relief, core
work, alignment and beyond. Some begin
to see the vitality that yoga brings us back in touch with in our lives.
It provides the means to release our tensions along with the accumulated
stresses of modern life and to experience the simple serenity that is
inherently ours. Breath, mental focus, inner release and surrender
are the vehicles to bring us along this inner journey. We discover
our needs and weaknesses and learn how to return to strength and
balance.
Yoga comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning union or joining. Meaning joining of our bodies with the higher consciousness or inner self. It involves practices that bring us to the direct experience of that state of being within. It is not a religion or philosophy but a personal, experiential process. You can be of any faith or background and practice yoga. And there are many different forms or paths of yoga. All bring us to the same realization of self.
We are attracted to particular paths and branches of yoga depending on our needs. Yoga is more than only postures. A yoga practice includes Asana (postures), Dharana (concentration), Pranayama (breath) and Dhyana (meditation).
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Yoga Classes at Pilates Place of The Woodlands:
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Yoga 101: Beginners Class
A beginners yoga class that can benefit every level of yoga practitioner Learn the foundation Hatha yoga beginners poses, breath work and meditation. Spend a little time with each pose, in a relaxed atmosphere and learn all that yoga has to offer.
Mommy & Me Yoga (Daddies too!)
Relaxed and fun Yoga! These classes were developed to connect with your child and other families. Play, pretend, sing and dance. For ages Newborn-6 years old and a toddler class 1-4 years old.
Yoga Workout: All levels
Yoga flow series combining powerful breath work with a great cardiovascular workout, while you work on flexibility, stamina and core strength. A great workout the beginner and advanced student can enjoy! Heats up the body from the inside with an intended breath in the poses and in the transitions. An energizing class with a gentle flow! You'll love it!
Restorative Yoga
Restorative poses have a particular ability to leave us
nourished and well rested. These postures are usually
deeply supported by blankets, blocks, or other props and
are held for several minutes at a time. A gentle way to
allow the body to open and relax. The dessert table of
yoga practice!
Prenatal Yoga
Gentle, nourishing yin yoga to stretch and strengthen the body while connecting to your body and your baby.
Women at every stage of pregnancy and post partum welcome.
No prior Yoga experience necessary.
30 Minute Core Challenge
30 minute lunch-time pilates & yoga class designed to make you burn some calories, get strong and feel great! All levels welcome.
Awesome Arms & Core
Yoga & Pilates fusion moves designed to give you those hot, strong arms you want! Core work included! All levels are welcome!
CorePower Yoga
Yoga class designed to strengthen your core, stretch your body, work on balance, flexibility, stamina.
Family Night / Yoga Kids
The whole family is invited to Pilates Place of The Woodlands for a night of fun and to burn some energy! Mom and dad do some Pilates on the Reformers with Greg while your kids have some fun doing Kids Yoga. Kids of all ages love yoga poses which are fun exercises pretending to be animals like a cat, a crocodile, a lion, a rabbit or a fish!
Yoga for Teens / Pilates for Teens
Yoga and Pilates classes geared towards teen athletes and teens interested in practicing Yoga and Pilates for strength, flexibility, balance, stamina and also the meditative benefits of a Yoga Practice.
Aerial Yoga with Silks
Aerial Yoga is a new type of Yoga that combines traditional Yoga poses with aerial acrobatics. The silks support the body for a deeper stretch and enable you to get into poses without effort or strain with the additional support. A great article about this type of yoga is written on this blog Check it out! http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/info/aerial-yoga.asp
Hatha yoga is a particular form of yoga
that has been used with other disciplines to bring strength,
flexibility, movement and form to the physical body and merge the mind
and body into your consciousness. Hatha yoga is the foundation for most
other styles of yoga. Self observation and awareness of the
posturing of the body, muscles, bones and even organ systems is a
goal of a yoga practice. Poses (asanas) along with regulation of breath
(pranayama) and a conscious mind is effective in releasing the tensions
and stresses of modern day life and to benefit our body and mind through
the practice of yoga.
Hatha yoga is appropriate for all levels of practitioners, from the first time beginner to the advanced yogi. Its richness and content affect everyone. Whether it is practiced to realign, rebalance and rejuvenate the physical body and/or to prepare and practice in meditation, Hatha yoga always opens the heart and uplifts the spirit!
Where do the names of the poses come from?
Sanskrit is a language of ancient India.
It is considered a sacred language because it originated directly from
the deep meditative experiences of the Rishis, or sages who lived in the
Indus Valley and became a written language around 1500 BC.
Linguistically speaking, Sanskrit is in the same family of languages as
English as one of the earliest attested Indo-European language.
We use Sanskrit names when referring to asanas as well as in other mantra practices and meditations. For instance the pose Downward facing dog in Sanskrit is Adho Mukha Svanasana (sounds like, Adho Mukha Shwanaasana) Pronouncing these names serves as a reminder of yoga's ancient practices.
Prana means that which is infinitely everywhere and ayama means to stretch or extend. Simply put, it refers to the regulation of prana or the vital force of the breath. On the deepest level, the purpose of working with our breath is to affect the mind. The breath and mind are as intimately connected as a two-sided coin. This relationship becomes apparent when we observe the breath in various situations, i.e. a stressful condition. It is a barometer for the condition of our mind and also a means to affect change, to quiet the flow so that we are able to experience a quiet, peaceful mind.
The breath in relationship to postures guides us and helps to release tensions in the body. It is important while practicing yoga to work to keep a nice steady, even breath and then move into the poses from the full consciousness of your own breath. When you approach your practice with the consciousness of breath first then movement, tension or strain in your breath becomes an indication that you have gone beyond the limitations of your body. Your breath becomes the intelligence guiding you appropriately through your practice.
Tell me more about the basics of meditation?
Dhyana is meditation. Meditation is quieting the chatter of the "monkey mind" in order to merge the mind and body into the Self, the consciousness that resides within. Meditation is incorporated into the practice in many ways, there is brief mediation incorporated into my yoga classes at the beginning and end in Savasana (corpse pose). Also separate time is scheduled for group mediation classes. Mediation takes practice and as much discipline of the mind as training the body for physical challenges. By drawing the senses inward (pratiyhara), awareness of the purity of self (yama) and purity of the outside world (niyama) the ultimate peace and serenity is experienced (samigati).
"The heart is the hub of all holy places. Go there and roam in it," Bhagavan Nityananda
Certified Yoga Teacher
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For more information or to make an appointment please feel free to contact me at jennifer@bodyspiritwisdom.com or (970) 412-8740
Gift Certificates available if you would like to gift a class or session to someone you love.
Whole Body Wisdom @ Pilates Place of The Woodlands 30420 FM 2978
Pilates, Yoga, Reiki & Holistic Wellness~ Jennifer L Hennrich, CYT
