Yoga

Yoga improves your mind-body health and well-being.  It has many benefits for one's physiological, mental and spiritual needs through physical strengthening, stretching, breathing  and meditation techniques, which calm and balance the mind and bring the body into harmony.  Classes are taught for the beginner, experienced and for those with physical challenges. 

 

Yoga has many benefits including:

1.  Great physical fitness..Yoga strengthens, stretches, and elongates the spine for proper alignment of the vertebrae.

2.  Breathing Techniques...lower blood pressure, promote relaxation, increase the cardiovascular system, increase lung capacity, releases tension and stress.

3.  Meditation...calms the mind, brings emotional balance, mental clarity, focus and concentration.

4.  Learning Yoga Philosophy....by experiencing emotional tension release, increasing awareness of what is happening in your own body and mind you will gain heightened awareness of your inner body and mind.

5.  Spiritual fulfillment...an awakening of the consciousness through meditation which increases your awareness as you realize you are more than a body or framework.

Guidelines for a Yoga Practice

 

Yoga is one of India’s six great ancient philosophies. The science of yoga is unique in that it encompasses all types of problems associated with the human condition. It is believed to have originated 5000-6000 years ago.  Yoga is not a religion; instead, it is a physical and psychological discipline  Yoga renews, invigorates, and heals the body—stretching and strengthening the muscles, joints, and spine and directing blood and oxygen to the internal organs. Our practice will help us balance our bodies and minds

 

We will practice Tantric Hatha/Vinyasa style of Yoga.  Breath-synchronized movement involving special sequencing designed with a specific theme in mind.  Bridgit allows students to get into the pose, to stay and explore the pose and how their bodies feel while paying particular attention to their breath.  She likes to incorporate short Guided Meditations (Dyhana), and Controlled Breathing exercises (Pranayama) in her classes.  Bridgit has a keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic, which contribute to her teaching style.  She is passionate about proper form and alignment, safety in practice as she challenges her students to grow in their practice.  She teaches both beginners and more advanced students and strives to cater to everyone that shows up for class.  Bridgit loves serving others and is passionate about work-life balance and cultivating healthy lifestyle choices in herself and her students. 

 

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Before beginning our Yoga practice, we must first realize that Yoga is a journey, not a destination. Each day when we wake up, our bodies feel a little different; therefore, they will react differently as we practice. No two days will be the same, and we should accept that. We should remember to breathe, feel, and listen to our bodies. We should accept who we are at each moment. We should let go of competition with, or judgment toward, ourselves and others, so that we may fully experience the joy of movement. 

 

 

  • We should inform our instructor of any special conditions.

 

  • We should avoid eating one hour prior to our practice. 

 

  • We should dress in layers so that we may adapt to our environment as necessary. Our bottom layer of clothing should be snug, (sports bra or stretchy tank) as we will be moving and bending throughout our practice.

 

  •  Practice in bare feet.

 

  •  Practice on a Yoga mat.

 

  • Bring a towel and water to practice.

 

  •  Refrain from wearing perfume to practice.

 

  •  Turn off all cell phones before we begin.

 
Fees:

Walk-ins-$15

Pkg. of 10 sessions-$130

Pkg. of 15 sessions-$180

Pkg. of 20 sessions-$220

Pkg.  of 25 sessions-$250

City of Joliet Accepts Yoga a Innerpeace as a Health Benefit

 


Looking forward to the journey together! 

The light within me, salutes the light within you. 

 

Classes are held Thursday @ 6:30 P.M.

Saturday --workshops are offered call the office for further information 

 

Namaste’

Bridgit