Classes
Hatha Yoga: Also known as hatha vidya or the "science of
hatha" yoga. The word Hatha comes from combining the two Sanskrit
terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. When the two
components of the word are placed together, "hatha" means
"forceful", implying that powerful work must be done to purify the
body. Union of mind-body-spirit can be attained through the practice
of postures, breathing, and internal cleansings.
Ashtanga Yoga/ Power Yoga: An athletic, fast-paced yoga that
links the breath with each movement throughout the practice. Power
yoga is a derivative of Ashtanga Yoga using a more creative
sequencing of poses.
Pranayama & Breathing: Discover the power of breathing
exercises developed by the ancient yogis for purification. Prana =
“life force energy“ and Yama =”control or mastery of“. Thus,
Pranyama is used to control, cultivate, and modify the Prana in the
body, bringing tremendous rest to the ever-restless mind. Conscious
breathing is the one most powerful instrument to release stress.
Prenatal Yoga: Yoga is an ideal exercise for all stages of
pregnancy. Prenatal yoga classes are taught with an emphasis on
increasing body and breath awareness, learning pain management,
prenatal bonding, and relaxation techniques to promote the
well-being of yourself and your baby. Gentle, safe movements and
stretches are designed to strengthen and open the body, allowing you
to meet the challenges and transformations of pregnancy with
confidence and calm. Prenatal yoga classes allow women to share
their experiences in a safe and supportive environment providing a
sense of community and friendship.
Laughter yoga: Hasya Yoga is a physically oriented technique
that uses a blend of playful, empowering and otherwise
"tension-releasing" simple laughter exercises. With gentle
yoga-breathing and -stretching exercises, rhythmic clapping and
chanting of Ho Ho Ha Ha Ha in unison a simulated laughter turns into
real laughter. Laughter Yoga is done as a way to improve health,
increase well being and promote peace in the world through personal
transformation.
Yoga Dance: A creative full-body workout transcending the
traditional limitations of mat-based activities through the
expressive and flowing movements of dance.
Pilates: Tone muscles and strengthen the body’s core while
improving posture, circulation, flexibility and the ability to calm
one’s self. Pilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks,
feels and performs. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating
a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and a flat abdomen.
The Early Morning Routine: Consists of a mix of Surya
Namaskar (Sun Salutations), guided meditation and simple tips on how
to start your day in a way that is both grounding and energizing.
Participants will learn a routine that they can take home with them
in order to develop their own daily practice.
Soul Painting: Unlock habitual mental patterns in order to
release creative consciousness that enable the perception of truth
in all that one encounters. Meditation, observation and creation are
key tools in this journey.
Biodanza: Biodanza, meaning to dance with life, is a fusion
of music, movement and emotion. It is a scientifically proven method
of personal development aimed at raising your capacity to
communicate, to improve the quality of your relationships and your
sense of well-being and happiness. It works by opening people’s
sense of joy, self-esteem and self-confidence. It’s simple, direct
and immediate. Ten minutes into a class, people have already found
their sense of inner joy – a joy similar to that of a two year old –
confidant, strong and from the heart. This sense of joy and
self-confidence carries over into people’s daily lives. Over time,
people find that life becomes more joyful. People start reaching for
what feeds them in life and begin to change those things that are
less positive.
Voice therapy: From childhood, we are told, Be quiet. Don't
cry. Don't bother me. The unexpressed sounds we hold inside become
physical tension. Voice work releases that tension by releasing the
sounds themselves. First, we start with a variety of postures that
encourage the breath to reach deep into the body and follow up with
a series of specific vowels and syllables. As we give voice to these
primeval sounds, there is tremendous release. Through a teacher’s
guidance – our voice itself becomes an instrument of healing,
freeing body, breath, and mind.
Alexander technique: A century-old, non-invasive, drug-free
treatment method that reeducates people on how to support and move
their bodies. It restores the body's natural movement and encourages
the body to work efficiently. The goal of the Alexander Technique is
to use the body optimally so that it functions as an integrated
whole as opposed to a series of disconnected movements that create
tension and pain. When the Alexander Technique is employed, we
experience lightness, ease and strength - aches and pains disappear!
The Alexander Technique puts you in touch with your body's core
movement and taps into your body's instinctual intelligence,
allowing you full access to vitality, grace, elegance and
resilience.
Art therapy: Combines the creative process and psychotherapy,
facilitating self-exploration and understanding. Using imagery,
color, and shape as part of this creative therapeutic process,
thoughts and feelings may be expressed that would otherwise be
difficult to articulate.
Power walking: We all have dreams of becoming fitter, leaner
and stronger, and bursting with health and energy. Power walking can
help bring you all these benefits. The technique provides a simple
yet effective way of giving your whole body a thorough workout. You
may also discover, as many others have, that power walking opens you
to new experiences and that it brings mental well being as well as
physical strength.
Capoiera: is an Afro-Brazilian art form that makes a ritual
of movements from martial arts, games, and dance. The practice of
capoiera is long renowned as a fitness choice that invites all the
elements of an ideal workout. Its playful side is what attracts most
of its followers. Indeed, the music, present throughout the class,
sets an inviting rhythmic backdrop. Capoiera is a way to release the
body from the stress of daily tensions by improving health and
fitness. The freedom of movement in capoiera is undoubtedly the most
alluring aspect.
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Massage Therapies
Deep Tissue Massage: This restorative full-body massage aids
in the release of toxins, encourages the body to relax, and enables
muscles to work at full capacity. Techniques used in this massage
reduce muscular tension and increase blood and lymphatic flow.
Thai Massage: Pressure is applied along the body’s meridians,
trapped energy is unblocked, and vitality is renewed. This massage
incorporates yoga-like movements to stretch joints and balance major
muscle groups.
Acupressure: Key points on the skin are targeted to release
muscular tension and stimulate the strengthening of the body’s
natural resistance to disease and other physical stresses.
Reiki: An energy-healing experience that involves the direct
application of Chi for the purpose of strengthening the client’s
energy system (aura).
Chair massage: Chair Massage is a relaxation massage where
you sit in a special massage chair, designed to support the body
comfortably. The massage is given through the clothing, using no
oils or lotions. The Massage Practitioner uses a combination of
massage techniques to increase circulation and relieve muscle
tension, reducing stress and leaving you feeling relaxed and
refreshed!
Osteopathy: It is both a natural medicine and a treatment
philosophy which seeks to identify areas of the body that are
restricted or constricted, then gently ease these restrictions so
that normal function can resume. As a natural medicine, osteopathy
applies the knowledge of the structure (anatomy) and function
(physiology) of the body, to all diseases, disorders and
dysfunctions. The tool osteopaths use is their hands. As a
philosophy, there is not one technique that is specific to
osteopathy, but its practice demands the body be addressed as an
integrated unit and respect be given to all of the components of the
patient: Body, Mind, and Spirit.
Reflexology: is an alternative medicine method involving the
practice of massaging, squeezing, or pushing on parts of the feet
with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of
the body, or to improve general health. There is no consensus among
reflexologists on how reflexology is supposed to work; a unifying
theme is the idea that areas on the foot correspond to areas of the
body, and that by manipulating these one can improve health through
one's qi or life force.
Shiatsu: Shiatsu is a unique, non-invasive therapy designed
to stimulate the body's inherent ability to heal itself. Literally
translated, the Japanese word shiatsu means, "finger pressure."
Shiatsu therapy involves the systematic application of manual
pressure to the body in order to assess and treat a variety of
conditions. Shiatsu treatments have a regulatory influence on the
autonomic nervous system, thereby improving organ function and
reducing muscle tension. It is founded upon the same principles as
acupuncture, although no needles are used. It also incorporates the
modern Western sciences of anatomy, physiology and pathology.
Lymphatic massage: or lymph drainage massage is a technique
used to help increase lymph flow. Increased lymph flow removes
harmful substances from the tissues and increases immune function.
The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in your body’s ability to
heal from injury and ward off disease. It is essential to the body's
drainage system for cleansing and filtering out toxins and bacteria.
Lymphatic massage utilizes a very light pressure combined with soft
pumping movements in the direction of the lymph nodes. Immune system
function can be significantly increased, improving metabolism and
helping the body to eliminate waste and toxins. A strong immune
system makes you feel balanced, happy and whole.
Acupuncture: It is an ancient form of Chinese medicine
involving the insertion of solid acupuncture needles into the skin
at specific points on the body to achieve a therapeutic effect.
Acupuncture is used to encourage natural healing, improve mood and
energy, reduce or relieve pain and improve function of affected
areas of the body. It is safe and effective and is often
successfully used as an alternative to medications or even surgery.
Relief is often obtained with acupuncture when traditional medical
therapy has failed.
Hot Stone Massage: Hot stone massage is a specialty massage
that uses smooth, heated stones. They are often basalt, a black
volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well. It is a deeply
soothing, relaxing form of massage. The heat helps tight muscles
release faster than in a traditional massage.
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Ayurveda: The science of life has brought true health and
wellness to millions of individuals throughout the ages with simple
changes in daily living practices. Incorporating just a few of these
proven methods into your lifestyle can bring about radical changes
in your life. This ancient art of healing has been practiced
continuously for over 5,000 years. The principles of many natural
healing systems now familiar in the West, such as Homeopathy and
Polarity Therapy, have their roots in Ayurveda. Ayurvedic practices
restore the balance and harmony of the individual, resulting in
self-healing, good health and longevity. It is believed that
building a healthy metabolic system, attaining good digestion, and
proper excretion leads to vitality. Ayurveda also focuses on
exercise, yoga, meditation, and massage.
Feng Shui: Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice which
examines a person’s surrounding environment, and the way they
interact with it, as well as examines time-related factors.
Recommendations are then made in order to improve your relationship
with the environment around you.