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Yoga is going beyond the physical.
Yoga is an opportunity. An awareness. It’s how much attention you choose to pay to your existence. It’s how you inhabit your body without identifying yourself as a body. Yoga is about the quality of your thoughts and actions. Yoga is about the details. And your ability to consistently attend to those details with precision, clarity and certainty.
Why has yoga skyrocketed in popularity? Why are people combining yoga with every thing imaginable? What does yoga have that appeals to so many people?
The health and wellness benefits from yoga are far from just physical. And they are well documented. Even though there is a powerful physical aspect, yoga is not intended to merely be exercise. The mental and spiritual health benefits of yoga are also significant and indisputable.
Yoga is more visible and accessible than it’s ever been. From studios and to online platforms to celebrity endorsements and social media marketing. Yoga is front and center.
How can it help you?
You are not your body. You are not your thoughts.
Your true self or Atman is separate from your physical body. Your body is the vehicle through which your consciousness experiences the world but it is not your essence or essential self.
The body is subject to death and decay. It’s impermanent. But your Atman is eternal. And it connects you with every other human. Wouldn’t that be worthy of some exploration and inquiry? That part of you may be eternal?
Have you ever heard “Be careful what you think? It might happen.” This saying acknowledges the power of our thoughts to create both what we do and do not want. If we can observe that we are having a particular thought, and we can, we can not also be that thought. It’s not possible.
Observing the transitory nature of your thoughts without attachment or judgement can create inner peace and more mental clarity.
This perspective aligns with the idea that there is a deeper, more enduring aspect of consciousness or spirit within each of us that transcends the physical and mental aspects of existence.
Yoga provides effective practices for dealing with stress, depression and anxiety.
Modern life can be stressful. Depression and anxiety are commonplace. Trying to manage them is like saying you want them in your life.
Yoga changes your internal chemistry, much like drugs without the side effects. Therefore it has the potential to positively change your response rather than focusing on management. With appropriate, consistent practice of of the yoga system, your ability to respond to stress, anxiety and depression will improve tremendously.
Scientific research has legitimized yoga’s many health benefits. People seeking evidence-based approaches to improving their health have the proof they need to utilize yoga as a complementary therapy for various health conditions.
Yoga saved my life. Repeatedly.
Yoga can provide the tools to consciously respond to what happens in life. Without getting stuck or spun out for long periods of time. The practices and techniques create the stability and clarity that is needed in challenging times.
It encourages you to take a deep look at your existence. And why you are here. It can provide a fundamental framework for your worldview and understanding of the interconnectedness of all life.
Your experience of yoga evolves as you do. It’s a dynamic force of evolution and growth. It helps us cultivate our inner resources of healing and wholeness. The innate resilience of the Atman, spirit or soul.
The overlapping of concepts and terms in different spiritual and philosophical traditions can be seen as a connection point. Common themes and shared wisdom exist across various cultures and belief systems. Despite differences, there are universal truths and experiences that connect us as human beings on our quest for understanding, growth, and spiritual realization.
“Yoga is science of reality.” - Sivananda Saraswati
Client Comments
+ The most patient person on earth
Before I started yoga with Suzanne, I had painful bursitis in my heel and plantar fasciitis which made walking painful. After a short period the bursitis and plantar fasciitis disappeared, and my strength and stamina increased exponentially. Suzanne might be the most patient person on earth as I’m still a work in progress & an obstinate pain in the ass weekly. — coaching/yoga/energy client
+ A dear friend
We’ve been taking private yoga classes with Suzanne for over 17 years! Her dedication to and knowledge of health and healing has helped us immensely over the years. She is a dear friend...like a member of our family. — 15+ year private yoga client
+ A true expert
Suzanne has helped me so much! From coping with the loss of my husband, to preparing for and recovering from knee replacement surgery, to overall health and wellness, I can highly recommend her. — grief/death counseling client
+ Walks the talk
I became a certified yoga teacher in Suzanne's training. It was a pivotal expereince in my life. She is authentic, knowledgable and humble. She is both soft and tough when needed. You will not regret a choice to train with Suzanne! — yoga certification client
Frequent Questions:
+ Can I practice without going to a studio or gym?
Yes. Online instruction is available and provides the right practice for you. In person practice is important and if it can easily be accomplished, is encouraged from time to time.
+ I’m a total beginner. Is that ok?
We all have to start somewhere so it is no problem at all. Your practice will be designed in a way that is right for you so don’t be concerned.
+ What do I need for practice?
Having a good yoga mat is important because it gives you better traction. I think it’s best to have your own mat. It can also be good to have blocks and a strap along with a pillow or cushion and a blanket. If you have them, it creates more options for your practice.
+ How long is the practice?
The practice is 60-90 minutes in length.
+ Can I practice right after a meal?
It’s best to not have eaten a full meal within 4 hours of practice, 2.5 hours for a light snack and 1.5 hours for a drink.