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Yoga, meaning union, fosters wellness by connecting the body and the
mind. Numerous studies have shown that yoga measurably affects the
nervous, musculoskeletal, circulatory, and endocrine systems of the
body. Using specific asana or postures, we can take charge of our
well-being and tap into our body’s wisdom so that we can heal what ails
us. Yoga builds strength, flexibility, and balance without the risk of
injury common to high-impact activities.
Even mainstream medicine is recognizing Yoga’s influence on our health.
Conclusive studies preformed by Herbert Benson, M.D., at Harvard Medical
School, and Jon Kabat-Zinn, M.D., at the University of Massachusetts
Medical Center show that yoga and meditation boost immunity and reduce
stress, which are underlying factors in many chronically ill patients,
including patients with heart disease and cancer. Some HMOs, prestigious
hospitals, many corporations now offer yoga classes to their patients
and employees, powerful proof that yoga works.
Individuals who practice Yoga report experiencing greater clarity in
thinking and greater balance in their lives as they perform various
activities and action with greater skill and mindfulness. There are also
reports of changes in perspectives, actions and attitudes, as regards to
ourselves and to how we relate to and interact with others. Yoga
practitioners experience better mental and physical health, which in
turn creates a life that is joyful and satisfying.
I completed my training in 2004 during a ten-month teacher-training
program at The Columbia Yoga Center. I am a registered yoga teacher
through the Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level (RYT®200). I teach Hatha
yoga which is the yoga of physical postures and breathing techniques. My
classes are inspiring and work toward emphasizing correct alignment and
form. I blend my knowledge of Chinese medicine and acupuncture into my
yoga classes masterfully weaving in ancient healing philosophies with
the art and science of yoga. My training with teachers from the Iyengar
and Anusara traditions creates a balance of heart-centered expressions
and anatomical precision. I have studied with Bob Glicksien (founder of
The Columbia Yoga Center), Joseph Roberson, Kathy Donnell (Director of
The Columbia Yoga Center), Judith Lasater, Barbara Allen, and my current
teacher Eric Reid.
My dedication to my students is a joyful time exploring the body and
creating awareness through the postures of Yoga.
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