YOGA

About five years ago, I was searching for a method to manage stress, so I decided to try a Yoga class. I learned how much I needed to work on my flexibility since I was barely able to place my hands on my knees while bending forward.

At first, I was more interested in the physical benefits of yoga and nothing else. I thoroughly enjoyed the class because it provided a great feeling of an adrenaline rush, happiness, and excitement all in one. The poses where challenging, but, each time I was able to align myself as instructed, I felt a great sense of accomplishment. I believe that is why I fell in love with yoga. There is no competition in yoga; it is an expression of oneself and an awareness of your challenges, it’s all about you! You develop your practice in accordance with your ability while forgetting about any troubles. During the class, the mind is occupied with how to get into the pose (asana), along with synchronizing your breathing (pranayama),
and the flow of the movements.

Before long, I was building my practice, feeling much more flexible and healthier. My teacher, Lorraine Rogers, saw my progress and motivated me to attend the same training she did. I wanted to understand further the essence of yoga, which focuses on the synchrony of breathing and flow of poses. I studied under Raji Thron who trained with Krishnamacharya in India and other great gurus of yoga. The program was intense, and Raji is considered one of the most renowned teachers in modern-day yoga. He developed a style named Synthesis®,
which trains using a variety of yoga styles.

I am presently a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). When you start practicing Yoga, you will see that it becomes a lifetime process of learning with simple concepts that can improve your wellbeing. As your yoga instructor, I hope that when I teach my class, it will unleash in you the same kind of experience and amazing feelings I have when practicing yoga. I often teach my massage patients some yoga poses, and it helps a lot to release muscles and reduce pain
among many other benefits.

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WHAT ARE THE
BENEFITS OF YOGA?

Yoga will become a lifetime process of learning with simple concepts that can improve your wellbeing. As your yoga instructor, I hope that when I teach my class, it will unleash in you the same kind of experience and amazing feelings I have when practicing yoga. I often teach my massage patients some yoga poses, and it helps a lot to release muscles and reduce pain
among many other benefits.

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Stress Relief

The practice of yoga is well-demonstrated to reduce the physical effects of stress on the body. The body responds to stress through a fight-or-flight response, which is a combination of the sympathetic nervous system and hormonal pathways activating, releasing cortisol – the stress hormone – from the adrenal glands. Cortisol is often used to measure the stress response. Yoga practice has been demonstrated to reduce the levels of cortisol. Most yoga classes end with savasana, a relaxation pose, which further reduces the experience of stress.

Pain Relief

Yoga can ease the pain. Studies have shown that practicing yoga asanas (postures), meditation or a combination of the two, reduced pain for people with conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, auto-immune diseases and hypertension as well as arthritis, back and neck pain and other chronic conditions.

Better Breathing

Better breathing: Yoga includes breathing practices known as pranayama, which can be effective for reducing our stress response, improving lung function and encouraging relaxation. Many pranayamas emphasize slowing down and deepening the breath, which activates the body’s parasympathetic system, or relaxation response. By changing our pattern of breathing, we can significantly affect our body’s experience of and response to stress. This may be one of the most profound lessons we can learn from our yoga practice.

Flexibility

Yoga can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion. Over time, the ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen, increasing elasticity.

Increased Strength

Yoga asanas use every muscle in the body, increasing strength literally from head to toe. A regular yoga practice can also relieve muscular tension throughout the whole body.

Weight Management

While most of the evidence for the effects of yoga on weight loss is anecdotal or experiential, yoga teachers, students and practitioners across the world find that yoga helps to support weight loss. Many teachers specialize in yoga programs to promote weight management and find that even gentle yoga practices help support weight loss. People do not have to practice the most vigorous forms of yoga to lose weight. Yoga encourages development of a positive self-image, as more attention is paid to nutrition and the body as a whole. A study from the Journal of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine found that regular yoga practice was associated with less age-related weight gain. The lifestyle study of 15,500 adults in their 50’s covered 10 years of participants’ weight history, physical activity, medical history, and diet.

Improved Circulation

Improved circulation: Yoga helps to improve circulation by efficiently moving oxygenated blood to the body’s cells.

Cardiovascular Conditioning

Cardiovascular conditioning: Even a gentle yoga practice can provide cardiovascular benefits by lowering resting heart rate, increasing endurance and improving oxygen uptake during exercise.

Presence

Yoga connects us with the present moment. The more we practice, the more aware we become of our surroundings and the world around us. It opens the way to improved concentration, coordination, reaction time and memory.

Inner Peace

Inner peace: The meditative effects of a consistent yoga practice help many cultivate inner peace and calm

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From me:

Consistently client-centered professional work.
Respectful personal and professional boundaries,
using proper draping techniques.
Hygienic equipment, including the table, sheets, and towels.
Commitment to a high standard of practice including staying current
with professional advancements, techniques, and best practices.
Services for which I am qualified and refer you to an appropriate specialist
when the work is not within the scope of my practice and/or not in your best interest.
Accurate records and review charts before each session.
I will customize my treatment to meet the client’s needs.
Privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
If I need to cancel an appointment I will do so within 12 hours whenever possible.
When re-scheduling a session that I canceled, I will make a priority to provide the earliest appointment
in my calendar to fit your schedule.

From you:

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Be of legal age (States of NY and NJ).
Please provide a health history at the first session and updates when necessary.
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Sessions will begin and end as scheduled. Late arrivals receive the remaining allotted time and require full payment.
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