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The form of Yoga I teach is known
as Vinyasa Yoga. This style, also known as "Power
Yoga" and "Flow Yoga", is a fluid practice
of strong, flowing Yoga postures, called asanas, synchronized
with the breath. In this form of Yoga, the mind closely
follows the slow, deliberate "ujjayi" breathing
that serves to heat up the body. This heat helps to
prevent injury, detoxify the body by sweating, and
according to some practitioners, creates "Tapas",
a sacred heat that transmutes the physical body into
spiritual energy. The whispering sound of the ujjayi
breathing in and of itself is a meditation. Oftentimes
classes consist of moving through as many as 60 asanas.
I play a variety of music during
class: from East Indian chanting, to Native American
flutes, to African drumming, to classical guitar renditions
of the Rolling Stones and Led Zepplin!
In terms of personal style, I can be
spontaneous, humorous and quirky if the energy allows.
While maintaining an eagle eye, I oftentimes use verbal
cues in my classes as well as giving gentle yet firm
physical adjustments. Each class is ended with a deep
relaxation to allow the body to absorb what it has
experienced.
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