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What is Hatha Yoga? One of the leading scholars on the Yogic Tradition, George Feuerstein, believes that Hatha Yoga developed around the tenth century, C.E., stemming out of Tantra in India. Tantric philosophy holds that all living things in nature are connected and incorporate the “divine”. The Hindu tradition links the creation of Hatha Yoga with the teachers Gorgaksha Natha and Matsyendra Natha, in Bengal, India. The literal translation of the Sanskrit root, “ha” means sun and “tha” means moon. “Yoga” means “yoke” or union”. Based on the Tantric model, the central energetic channel in the human body “sushumna” is entwined by the “ida” or lunar channel and the “pingala” or solar channel. Hatha Yoga focuses on the practice of “bringing into union or harmony” these energetic channels. The practice incorporates techniques using the body, breath and mind that rejuvenate and strengthen all bodily systems: endocrine, nervous, muscular, skeletal, immune, and circulatory systems while cultivating concentration, self-awareness, and a profound sense of inner peace. In Hatha Yoga the body is understood as a doorway through which we access our deepest potentials for well-being. Strong Flow Yoga This class a vigorous flow sequence that promotes upper and lower body strength, core strength, hip opening and overall flexibility. One posture leads to another, creating fluidity of body and breath. Come join this fun, challenging yoga class to practice being calm in any situation, which is a metaphor of life! Depending on the attendance, some group work, inversions, workshop type of posture refinement may be offered. Long stretching poses are integrated towards the end of the class to slow the breath and calm down our nervous system. Room is gently heated. Prepare to sweat. This is your happy hour treat. All levels welcome.
Morning Sit & Yoga Asana Refinement Come and launch your mid-week mornings with meditation & yoga to reset your mind, body and spirit. Empower your resolve with the perfect combination of sitting meditation and asana (po sture) practice to carry you over the hump and into the rest of your week! In this fun and practical class, you will learn one new posture each week with lot's of hands-on refinement. It's a perfect way for beginners to learn Yoga safely and completely and for those who are experienced to go much deeper over time. Yoga was originally intended as a way to prepare the body for seated meditation and in this class you will also have a chance to authenticate to experience for yourself how successful this combination can be. All levels are most welcome. Get up early and feel amazing all day long!
Yin (Long Held) Yoga & Meditation Come experience this powerful class offered as a way to bring a peaceful close to your workweek. This experience is a perfect chance to quiet down, de-compress, let go, and heal. Your class begins with simple long-held asana (yoga postures, each asana is held three to ten minutes) for deep relaxation and eradication of stress and toxins accumulated in our muscles, ligaments, bones, and internal organs. After opening and quieting down our body, we begin our seated meditation to access our mind. Saiko will guide you through the entire class, and you will learn several kinds of meditation techniques. After each class, you will walk out of the door with a pair of brand new lungs, a new specious body, and a total new mentality, which is amazingly light, content and full. All levels are most welcome. Part of proceeds of this class goes to Yoga Behind Bars, a non-profit organization offering yoga and meditation to prisoners and populations "at-risk" to specifically facilitate therapeutic, conscious human development. Our goal is to provide a unique opportunity for rehabilitation to those in need through compassion and devotion to the path of yoga.
This time for intentional seated meditation will provide an opportunity to sit quietly and welcome the new week, re-set our minds, cultivate a practice of non-attachment, or simply make a full-stop from our "busy-ness".
Drop in fees for Saiko’s classes are $17 or $75 for a 5-class card. Register directly with Saiko with cash or checks only, please. (Checks to "SYCC, LLC" ). Call 206-669-6706 or email Saiko through her website. Yoga for MS This gentle and therapeutic yoga class provides a great support for anyone living with Multiple Sclerosis. Gentle strengthening and stretching as well as breath work and relaxation are emphasized to counteract the physical and mental stresses of MS. The class has also become a great support network! The yoga is free and taught by Christy Fisher. Call her at (206) 547- 2172 for more information.
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