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It is life that has been twirled and shaped into a pretzel. Yoga allows us to gently twist out of these situations, out of the repetitive loops that cause us to make the same mistakes over and over again.
As a Yoga instructor I work to present the safest means of practicing posture (asana) and breathing techniques (pranayama) that fits the needs of each student. As a Yoga teacher I am dedicated to providing Yoga in its fullness, a practice that allows us to reach beyond the mat and into our lives. I recognize that Yoga is more than a series of exercises. It is a way of life. It is a method in which we can learn to create our lives and not be subject to the circumstances of our lives.
I teach Integral Yoga , formulated by Swami Satchidananda who brought the practice to the United States in the latter 1960's. The practice is a well-rounded, addressing the entire body, physically and energetically. It is meditative with results of a healthy and "ease-ful" body, a profoundly balanced energy and deeply relaxed state of mind. Integral Yoga not only addresses the core of one's body, but also reaches the core of one's life.
In the West most people come to Yoga through Hatha (the physiological aspects if Yoga.) A class is made of different body types and various dispositions. One practice will certainly vary from another. It is my job as a teacher to show that the asanas are not templates, in which we try to squeeze the body. Each posture works as a dialogue with the body. Each posture allows the practitioner understand him- or herself better. I support the student in honoring the individuality of the body and understanding the power of the mind. I encourage the student on his or her own path.
When I discovered Yoga it seemed that so much of my life came together. Yoga allowed me to be more genuine and experience of life to its fullest. Yoga has enabled me to untwist out of the pretzel-like view I had on life. It is my sincere wish to share this rich experience with you.
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