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This class is for people who have done yoga and know the fundamentals of diaphragmatic Breathing and progressive relaxation methods.

The goals of this class is to learn how to deepen the postures, breath and relaxation (YOGA NIDRA )

Learn how to relieve stress; improve flexibility, muscular strength and have personal harmony. This beginning yoga class is designed for those who want to start at the beginning, and learn a gradual introduction to the benefits of this 5000-year-old science of health and healing. Teachers with 35+ years experience.

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The Philosophy of Healing Arts Yoga
By Patrick Weseman

Yoga is the oldest science known to man. The word Yoga means to yoke or to join; it's called the mystic union. The yoke, that which connects our body and our mind is the breath. It's the most important thing we do but how often are we really aware of it? How can we enjoy each breath, each moment fully? Observation! Over 30 years ago I met Swami Rama a yoga master from the Himalayas. That meeting changed my life. He taught an authentic Himalayan Yoga and a easy and systematic way to start doing yoga. These beginning yoga exercise focus on the joints and glands they are very simple but deep and powerful, and an excellent way to improve your body and mind. Our bodies suffer when we're not paying attention to it. In Yoga we bring our attention and energy to parts of our body that we have forgotten. There is no need to do complicated postures, you can get all the benefits you need from simple postures done mindfully with the breath. When we breathe into a posture we stretch until we feel resistance, then stop. Where our mind is, so is our energy. When we bring our mind, energy and breath to that which offers the most resistance, we're able to relax into the posture allowing the breath to move the body. When we bring movement and awareness to our muscles, joints and glands they're gradually strengthened, improving circulation and posture. This makes the body more supple and flexible, enabling us to hold our body in a more comfortable and natural way, bringing more aliveness into our being. At the end of a yoga session you should feel relaxed and energized. The word Hatha yoga literally means the flow of breath through the right and left nostrils. Ha the right nostril, Tha the left. Ha is solar, male, active Tha the female, passive, relaxed. We already have a lot of Ha, (active, hot, male) in our lives. This is why I focus on the Tha aspect of Hatha yoga, to help bring balance into our active lives. When we are balanced, relaxed and conscious of our breath, we calm down the drunken monkey of our mind and feel more joy.

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Testimonials

"I love it!  I don't want it to end... I'm thoroughly enjoying this class. You do a great job of connecting with the attendees and drawing out personal interests."

"I love the class, I have never attended a yoga class- this is a great first experience. I need more help with breathing. The course content and teacher are great!"

"Its just what I need. Taking it from the beginning, slowly, and emphasizing breathing techniques has been a great help! A great class and instructor."

"I am enjoying the class very much. I hope to distill a routine for myself that I will do always."

"Patrick is easy to learn from and very nonthreatening. He says if you can come away from this with just the breathing, you'll benefit! I believe he's right on. Thank you!"

"I love this class. It has opened my eyes to so much that It would behard to start explaining how. I look forward to it each week, always feeling rejuvenated, positive and energetic about new possibilities."

"I love the class. All is exceeding my expectations"

"This is my second time in this class- I love your pacing and all the health information you include."

"Its great!! I like your thorough knowledge and experience that you bring."

"I'm a happy camper. All is well in my universe when I'm here. Patrick, you are a very caring instructor, yet not "in our faces". Just right by me!"

"It is exactly what I was looking for; I am most interested in learning yoga for stress reduction. I like all the teachings you do about breath, lifestyle, and eating."

"Even better than I anticipated! I really appreciate how we are starting with he basics and slowly progressing, receiving the handouts and discussions of the "why" behind the movements and postures..."

"I feel like I'm getting a good background of yoga as well as learning the basics which what I wanted... a very positive experience overall... you have been an entertaining and knowledgeable teacher. I enjoy the lecture as much as the practice."

"I'm really enjoying it and learning a lot. The material is informative and the asanas are very gentle and relaxing. "