Yoga & Personal Training
Private yoga helps students understand the basic tenets of yoga as well as proper form in the postures known as asanas. A variety of yoga practices are used including vinyasa yoga, power yoga, yin yoga, restorative yoga, acro yoga and meditation. Private yoga sessions are tailored to the students preferences and overall goal of fitness. Private yoga builds strength, flexibility and a deeper knowledge of one's self. It is the perfect cross training tool.
Power Vinyasa Flow
Power vinyasa flow is a dynamic style of yoga that uses asanas inspired by the inner heat igniting movements of the sun salutations. The sun salutations use upward and folding movements along with serious resistance training poses that engage all the major muscle groups. Baptiste inspired PVF -which is what I primarily practice and teach- incorporates additional ab work, back strengthening, some deep lengthening postures, hip and shoulder openers and balance poses. Vinyasa means linking movement with breath... You are almost always in motion during the most dynamic portion of the practice which makes PFV aerobic.
PVF is perfect for cross training, weight loss, increasing mental focus, improving self esteem, flexibility and strength training.
PVF is perfect for cross training, weight loss, increasing mental focus, improving self esteem, flexibility and strength training.
Restorative Yoga
Let’s face it: Some yoga poses taste a little bit sweeter than others. And if yoga were a smorgasbord, restorative postures would most definitely be at the dessert table. These soothing and well-supported poses offer us the opportunity to linger quietly for a few moments and savor the simple sweetness of life.
In an ideal world every asana would feel restorative. But those that fall into the special category of restorative poses have a particular ability to leave us nourished and well rested. These postures are usually deeply supported by blankets, blocks, or other props and are held for several minutes at a time. (except from Yoga Journal)
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In an ideal world every asana would feel restorative. But those that fall into the special category of restorative poses have a particular ability to leave us nourished and well rested. These postures are usually deeply supported by blankets, blocks, or other props and are held for several minutes at a time. (except from Yoga Journal)
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Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga, a less popular style of yoga in the west is an approach that some may have never even heard of. One that in my experience, takes many a few times to really warm up to and even understand. Initially called “Daoist” yoga this style of yoga targets the deep connective tissues of the body (vs. the superficial tissues) and the fascia that covers the body; this Daoist yoga is to help regulate the flow of energy in the body. Paul Grilley, who brought this concept to the forefront, accredits three main teachers for this concept, one of w hich is Paul ie Zink, who taught him Daoist Yoga. Many teach Yin Yoga today, one of which is Sarah Powers, a student of Paul’s; although she teaches very different than Paul, while taking a Yin Yoga training from him in Chicago, he noted her credit for aligning the name “Yin Yoga” with this style. (excerpt from Mind Body Green)
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AcroYoga
There are two schools of Acroyoga. Acroyoga Montreal, led by Jessie Goldberg and Eugene Poku, has used the term since 1999 brings together acrobatics, yoga and dance/performance. Acroyoga Inc., which began in California with Jason Nemer and Jenny Klein and was labelled as acroyoga in 2006. The latter practices brings together acrobatics, yoga and Thai mass age. Both schools offer teaching certifications, and despite some differences have many similar poses.
AcroYoga may provide physical and mental health benefits. In addition to the exercise and strength building aspects of AcroYoga the partner balancing can improve concentration and the massage elements can provide stress relief. However Acroyoga is more vigorous than many traditional yoga practices and this may lead to more injuries. (excerpt from Wikipedia) MORE>>>
AcroYoga may provide physical and mental health benefits. In addition to the exercise and strength building aspects of AcroYoga the partner balancing can improve concentration and the massage elements can provide stress relief. However Acroyoga is more vigorous than many traditional yoga practices and this may lead to more injuries. (excerpt from Wikipedia) MORE>>>