Yoga at Grail Springs
For beginners to intermediate
The word ‘Yoga’: is Sanscrit for 'way' or 'union'. The purpose of Yoga is to dissolve separation and unify the body, mind and spirit. A wisdom tradition of some 5000 years from India, Yoga is the art and science of self awareness and the resulting practice of mindful action.
Benefits of Yoga: The physical benefits of embracing a Yoga practice into your life is numerous. Yoga has been clinically shown to increase flexibility, relieve stress and stress related symptoms, lower blood pressure, increase circulation, build muscle tissue, increase stamina and strengthen the respiratory and immune system.
Hatha Yoga: A gentle yoga combined with breath awareness and a state of mindfulness that is intended to witness our thoughts and emotions - that connects us with spirit and really affects change in our lives.
Yoga Flow: Opening, stretching, breathing, moving in rhythm to your vital life force is a powerful way to experience yoga. With grace & strength, creating meditation in motion, you will flow in the present moment.
In this class we will begin by connecting to breath with a pranayama practice - Nadi Sodhana, equalizing and balancing the flow of Prana in the body. We then move gently and with fluid motion from asana to asana awakening your Chi -linking breath and movement. To bring completion to the practice we will rest in Shavanasa for 5 minutes as we are surrounded by beautifully sung words of a Sanskrit prayer, uplifting, embracing and transporting us to a celestial place of deep clam and bliss.
Candlelight Yoga: Join us for a serene and special experience of light, breath and gentle movement & evening meditation. We begin with the Cross of Buddha - a beautiful practice that will help us balance our emotional attunement and purifiy the energy of the surrounding space. Surrounded by light this is a powerful technique that allows us to bring harmony to ourselves, to the surrounding space, and to the living beings around us.
Yin Yoga: Ready to take our Chi deeper still, slowly we will begin a short practice of Yin Yoga. These postures of stillness promote growth, clear energetic blockages, and enhance circulation.
