We
provide a variety of yoga classes, all of which help strengthen and vitalize attachment
to stressful day-to-day events and aid participants in developing a sense of calm,
composure and a feeling of refreshment.
Yoga
is a 5,000-year-old system of integrating the body, mind and spirit. It involves
eight stages or "limbs" which inlcude asana (physical postures), Dhyama
Yoga (meditation), Pranayama (breath control), Dharana (concentration), Pratyahara
(sense withdrawal) and other aspects of "right living."
A Hatha
Yoga practice helps develop concentration, muscle tone, flexibility, strength
and balance, as well as helping reduce the emotional effects of stress. A consistent
yoga practice will also help the body's own healing processes to operate more
effectively. Yoga
classes range from gentle stretching and relaxation to vigorous strength-building
and aerobic exercises. Other
Movement Activities (Sometimes Offered)
Guided
Meditation: A verbally
directed relaxation session. Introduction
to Meditation: Step-by-step
instruction is given for beginners on everything from how to be comfortable and
relaxed to specific techniques.
Qi
Gong: A 3,000-year-old
Chinese practice created specifically to promote health and longevity. Combining
movement, breath and mental focus, the practitioner cultivates healing energy,
power, and a centered, grounded calmness while reversing or forestalling many
of the degenerative processes typically associated with aging. Tai
Chi: An ancient Chinese
series of movements conductive to both mental and physical well-being. Promotes
health, balance, coordination and synchronization. A meditation in motion, it
can also be used for self-defense.

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