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The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit 'yug', which means union.
Yoga in an ancient practice that enhances personal growth and well-being by promoting the Unification of Mind, Body and Spirit.
Yoga originated in India, over 5,000 years ago, and has become increasingly popular in western countries over the last century...
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Yoga is not a religion, but it can complement spiritual paths...
Although Yoga is connected to the Hindu tradition and draws on many Hindu beliefs (such as: karma - action; dharma - whatever one ought-to-do; Atman - the True Self; and reincarnation), the physical and mental benefits of Yoga are independent of religion, race and gender.
'Yoga chitta vritti nirodha'
(Yoga is the stilling of the mind)
-- Yoga Sutras 1.2
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"If we practice the science of Yoga... we will then attain physical, mental, and spiritual happiness ...and our minds will flood towards the Self" -- Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois (Guruji) |
The physical aspect of Yoga combines postures and focused breathing to help balance body and mind. Yoga practice places emphasis on alignment to achieve maximum benefit from the postures, including:
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"Yoga is 1%
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The physical aspects of Yoga promote increased strength by toning muscles and improving posture. There is, however, a fundamental difference between Yoga and traditional forms of exercise:
Traditional Exercises tend to be goal oriented.
Yoga focuses on the process and the awareness one feels while practicing the postures... the intent of Yoga is the "journey itself"!
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When practicing Yoga, each individual goes as far as their personal limit... There is no set
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There's a Yoga level for everyone, regardless of age or physical condition!
George's Yoga Classes are ideal for Beginner to Intermediate level students looking to learn a variety of yoga postures and sequences aimed to tone, build strength, increase flexibility, and to calm & center the mind. The "flowing" format of the classes is designed to balance the body, mind, and spirit.
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The 'connecting movements' followed throughout the class from one posture to another (Vinyasa) is gentle on the joints as it increases all around strength and flexibility. The practice is geared to improving endurance, coordination, balance, concentration... and relaxation! |
Join us... and enjoy the health & well being benefits of Yoga!
Farmingdale Class Schedule for 2004...
ASHTANGA |
ALL Classes |
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Farmingdale Yoga Classes are held at the "Total Health" building.
For Directions Please VIEW MAP to 'Total Health' |
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Yoga is
traditionally practiced in bare feet on a rubber yoga mat
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Try
not to eat a 3 to 4 hours before class
-- a very light meal 2 hours before class is okay.
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George first became serious about Yoga while exposed to a general form of 'Hatha Yoga' classes, in Farmingdale, under the guidance of instructor Jennifer Logosso. By the late 90's George had become a committed Yoga follower, devotedly practicing on a daily basis. During a trip to Vermont in '99, he was introduced to Ashtanga Yoga (a more vigorous form of Hatha Yoga) -- it has since become the primary focus of his practice. |
George practices Ashtanga Yoga under the guidance and inspiration of:
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Always striving to improve his practice, George regularly attends Yoga Seminars and Workshops guided by leading Ashtanga Yoga Scholars and Masters, such as:
- Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois (The Master, Guruji)
- David Swenson
- Nancy Gilgoff
To contact George, please
email:
- Namaste -
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