What will you experience from a Yoga Practice
The word yoga, means to bind and can be interpreted as “union”. Different from physical exercise, Yoga is unique, as movement of the body and the fluctuations of the mind, to the rhythm of our breath are connected, directing awareness inward. Mindful yoga transforms lives, creates resilience in the nervous system, creates physical and mental balance The body becomes more flexible by doing yoga, as will the mind.
Heart of Yoga, a unique yoga studio, offers a high level of traditional yoga instruction, incorporating the many aspects of yoga so students can experience a wide range of benefits.
Physiological Benefits of Yoga
Some of the physiological benefits of yoga include:
greater balance in the function of your endocrine and nervous systems
​builds nervous system resilience
lower respiratory rate
improved cardiovascular functions
improves sleep
lowers blood pressure
increases flexibility and range of motion
increases energy levels
reduces anxiety
improved immune system
improved coordination.
Yoga is also believed to improve the conditions of people suffering from a variety of ailments including high blood pressure, AIDS, asthma, diabetes, arthritis, obesity and PTSD.
Six Branches of Yoga
Hatha Yoga~~Emphasis on the physical development, through asanas (poses), pranayama (breathing practices), and mudras, kriyas, yogic diet and deep relaxation.
Raja Yoga~~Path of concentration and meditation. Concerned with control of the mind, through ethical perfection and regular practice of concentration and meditation.
Bhakti Yoga~~The path of devotion. By constant love, thought and service of the Divine, (either as God, Divine Incarnation or a spiritual teacher), the individual transcends the limited personality and attains Cosmic Consciousness. The path of Bhakti Yoga can be practiced by everyone. All that is needed is faith.
Karma Yoga~~The path of selfless service. Performing duties without attachment to the fruits of the action.
Jnana Yoga~~the intellectual approach. Through the knowledge of of what really exists, that is, what is not changeable, the Jnana Yogi realizes Oneness with the Universe.
Japa Yoga~~Japa means repetition of a mantram, or a sound vibration. Repetition of a mantram produces vibrations within the individual’s system which are in tune with Divine Vibration.