BRANCHES & BENEFITS OF YOGA

Branches of Yoga

peaceful yogi

  • Hatha Yoga – uses bodily postures (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation (dyana) with the goal of a sound, healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind. There are nearly 200 Hatha Yoga postures which work to make the spine supple, promote circulation in all the organs, and stretch and align the body ~ promoting overall health, balance and flexibility.
  • Japa Yoga – Mantra Repetition
  • Bhakti – Chanting
  • Pranayama – Breath Control
  • Karma – Selfless Service
  • Raja – A practical guide for gaining control over the mind
  • Meditation and MORE! …

Benefits of Yoga

  • Proper breathing is a great way to energize, learn concentration and reduce stress. Reduces allergy and asthmatic symptoms.
  • Standing poses build posture and strength. Reduces symptoms of scoliosis.
  • Balancing poses. The brain works along with the body’s inner core, developing focus, strength, balance and poise.
  • Backbends open and strengthen the heart and chest.
  • Forward bends help massage the digestive system.
  • Inversions and difficult poses build self-esteem by teaching children that they can achieve what they set out to do all on their own.
  • Relaxation poses. Reducing stress and learning to calm yourself helps children learn to focus and helps with logic studies.

When I get testimonials like THIS about the benefits of Yoga from my students I just have to share!

“I can’t tell you how much my kids love yoga. My son, Joe, is a different kid in two days. He fell asleep last night w/in 5 min. He hasn’t EVER done that. In his entire life (10 1/2 yrs). He LOVES the secret garden. He calls it “my happy place”. He made a special bracelet that he lays on his chest during savasana.  He told me that each bead and each feather represents something in his garden. He said he wanted to paint his “happy place” on his (bedroom) wall!!
We made our talking stick last night. They used it this morning at breakfast. And they even did a few yoga poses before school!!
This is amazing.
THANK YOU! love you tons!!! :) I am so grateful.”

“Amy Archer-Vail, Colorado”

Haris' beautiful niece learning the dancer pose

Yoga family!