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ASHTANGA YOGA

incorporates many traditional yoga poses.However instead of pausing and resting between poses. Ashtanga links several poses together in a series of slow continuous motions. Ashtanga is modeled by the eight limbs of Patanjali encouraging students to look at the whole practice deeply and integrate all limbs.

YIN YOGA

targets the fascia connective tissue in the body which makes it a marvelously tool for healing body, mental and emotional imbalances.Yin Yoga you will experience holding in poses not moving with muscles relaxed for long periods of time up to 5minutes sometimes longer.The hold will give the muscle enough time to relax to achieve better elasticity in the connective tissue.

the many styles of yoga

by Maryann Morgan-Fried, ERYT 500

Yoga is the ancient art attuning mind,body and spirit through breath and movement.It is a fluid immersion into tranquility and present time that strengthens and cleanses the body. Unlike most forms of exercise,yoga gives us leverage in our lives.It offers the power to transform-to make a positive difference in the way we think,and the way we look at each day.

THE BENEFITS OF YOGA

Improved flexibility

Improved breath control mental focus

Enhances overall strength

Eliminates mental chatter by quieting the mind

Detoxifies and stretches key muscle groups

Activates vital force energy known as prana

Restoration of health

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