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So what is Yoga?
Yoga is a science not a religion! It's a happy art of self improvement! If the pressures of today's world leave you frazzled & out of sorts, practicing yoga can help you feel whole again. Yoga is a Sanskrit word commonly translated as union, yoking or bringing together.. Union of mind, body, spirit & environment. It addresses physical, mental, emotional & spiritual conflicts
Patanjali is considered to be the Father of Yoga. He taught,
"Yoga is a state of oneness realized once one has stopped the fluctuations of the mind."

Yoga is a physical descipline of exercises called postures, or asanas, that strengthen, stretch & align the body & improve flexibility. Yoga achieves greater mental & physical balance and improves immunity while lowering stress levels. The brilliance of the posture lies in the mindful executionn of each pose, not in how far you can go with it. After practincing serveral poses with care & awareness, you can temporarily forget your worries, cares & fatigue. You usually find a sense of calmness, stillness, relaxation, restoration & peace. The various postures also create an internal massage of the organs, tissues & muscles & release the tensions casued by stress & overexertion. Yoga balances the connection of mind, body, breath & spirit.

The eight limbs (stages) of Yoga
"Since starting yoga classes, my stress level is under control I'm feeling physically healthier. I'm far more flexible, and I'm even convinced I'm thinking more clearly."
Yama
Niyama
Asana
Pranayama
Pratyahara
Dharana
Dhyana
Samadhi
Universal
commandments
of correct,
positive,
optimistic
behavior

Individual
techniques,
for better
living
Correct
posture and
alignment for
improved
health and
well-being
Focus on
breath and
breathing
techniques to
improve life's
energy
Relaxing and
quieting the
mind, resting it
from the five
physical
senses

Concentration
and
focus

Meditation
and
Deep
Relaxation

Harmony
and
Bliss
Awareness

Tranquility's Wellness Classes

Tranquility offers many classes in various styles of yoga to suit your personal needs and busy schedule. We offer classes in Yoga, Meditation, Pilates, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Aromatherapy and Nutrition & Lifestyle Changes. All our classes are taught by instructors who have years of experience and are practicing in their own lives. Our classes are non-judgemental, fun and very informative. We run our classes as six week sessions and you may register at any time either in our boutique, by mail or over the phone.

Benefits of Yoga

Literally meaning "union of mind, body, spirit and environment" yoga is an ancient health system that integrates breathing skills, gentle stretching exercise and relaxation. It is based on scientific techniques that encourage our own physical and mental resources to function more efficiently, thus relieving habitual patterns of stress and tension. A powerful skill for gaining self-knowledge and acceptance, yoga . . .

*Tones muscles, organs and glands
*Increases strength, flexibility and circulation
*Improves mental focus and concentration
*Increases spontaneity, clarity and joy
*Increases relaxation and reduces stress