I have been trained by my Guru Saraswathi Vasudevan of the Krishnammachari School of Yoga tradition based on Patanjali's YogaSutra.
Yoga seems trendy and sometimes a fad, but yoga is a tradition that is as old as Indian civilization and was codified 2000 years back by sage Patanjali. There is extensive use of the word Yoga in the Bhagwat Geeta. The word yoga means to "yoke," or unite. It unites teacher to discipile, body to mind, living beings to their environment, people to their community - anything that can stand united.
Physical exercise is only one of the components of Yoga. It is a complete holistic lifestyle practice. Training your mind, body, and breath, as well as connecting with your soul, are the main goals of the yoga lifestyle.
Blessed by my Guru and her Gurus, I have designed my own simple Yoga plan based on the coaching philosophy - give unto the seeker what they seek and not what you know. Once the thirst of seeking is quenched, a relationship based on trust has been built, then a platform is established for mutual learning which goes a long way towards accomplishing the purpose of Yoga.
Yoga, as I see it is a way to personal mastery and holistic health. Accordingly, I design unique Yoga plans for each individual that seeks to appoint me as a coach. Usually the program entails a joint session to design the program, a personal practice and a return to coach for further practice or fine tuning. It is upto them whether they wish to practice by themselves or in a group. Exercises lead to breathing practice and breathing leads to meditation in a single sitting. The purpose of Yoga is - "Chitta Vritti Nirodha". That means that the calming of the mind to a state where all thoughts are brought home to dwell in supreme bliss.
Please contact me for a free session and we can arrange for your personalized program from there.
Are you and your friends interested in a Yoga retreat? I arrange 1 to 7 day Yoga retreats where :
In addition to your Yoga practice you return home after a peaceful and rejuvenating experience. In a Yoga retreat you get time for yourself, time to reflect and re-evaluate your life. You also have a support group who have got together with similar expectations and is available to you if you need. You will have me as a facilitatotor who will help you to go deeper into reflection to find answers to many of your larger questions for which you have no time during the hustle and bustle of daily life. A yoga retreat is a perfect place to spend time during life transitions, such as recovery from illness, separation or bereavement, a time of career change. You will return as a healthier, stronger you. You will emerge with a new vitality, clarity of mind and increased confidence. Ask me for details.
Phone - 607 348 5397
38 Woodcrest Avenue
Ithaca
NY 14850