SPRINGS YOGA FAQS
In Sanskrit, ha means sun, tha means moon. Hatha yoga is the practice of harmonizing the body's inner currents (principally the currents of Feeling, Thinking, Willing, and Acting) until they are in perfect balance. Normally the hatha yogi with the calm mind focuses awareness at the ajna center half an inch above where the eyebrows join and directs awareness to move through that center into a super-conscious state. The individual life, the finite, meets and fuses temporarily at first with the infinite life.
Hatha Yoga meditation is not well known today, and the purity of life required in order to do hatha yoga meditation well requires more time and application than most people are willing to give. However, those few dedicated men and women who are true Hathas Yogis live in abundant well being and universal harmony.
The above interesting information leads to our first question:
Is Yoga a religion? Yoga, as practiced at Springs Yoga, is not a religion. You will find people of many different beliefs in class brought together by a common desire to live a life more balanced, integrated, peaceful, energized, but without the stress of modern times.
Well, what is Yoga as practiced at Springs Yoga? In its broadest definition, Yoga is a 5000 year old science of personal development that cultivates growth through ethical and moral discipline, posture and breath work, mental focus and meditation. It is exercise, stretching, and can be more than that. Yoga can heal your back, your body, and your mind with practice.
I am very stressed because of my job, will
Yoga help me with
that? Springs Yoga very much emphasizes deep, complete
breathing. This has a direct affect on calming the nervous system and
releasing muscular tension with the mind and body.
I am very out of shape, and not at all flexible. What effect will this have on me as far as my classes go? At Springs Yoga Studio we encourage students to begin at their own pace, and give themselves respect and appreciation for being in the class. We encourage you to "go" to the edge, but not cross it and injure yourself. The way we teach encourages each student toward greater self-awareness, health, and balance.
How is Springs Yoga Center unique? Springs Yoga Center presents a blend of classes that focus on the health of the back, and the healing power of the breath.
When should I begin? Springs Yoga has classes at 23 different time slots seven days a week. Begin NOW! Yoga I class is recommended for those new to Yoga or who want a deeper understanding of the postures, although all are welcome. Click on schedule to see a complete list of all the classes.
I can only come once a week, will I benefit? Yes. Daily practice is optimal, but once a week is better than not at all. Perhaps after you experience how renewed your body feels after a session, you will be encouraged to practice more often.
What should I wear? Come barefoot and wear comfortable exercise clothing.
Will Yoga practice help with other athletic
activities? Professional and Olympic athletes have directly benefited
from their practice. Yoga supports all other forms of physical
activity by preventing muscle soreness and injury and helps improve
flexibility, strength, concentration and balance of mind and body.
Can I do Yoga if I am Pregnant? The experience of pregnancy and childbirth are enhanced by Yoga. If you are accustomed to regular exercise, any of the classes at Springs Yoga might be suitable through the first trimester. If you are new to yoga, Yoga I would be a good place to begin. Always check with your doctor before beginning any new physical program.
How will I most benefit from Yoga? Yoga's greatest affect is on the mind. As a result of your practice at Springs Yoga you will experience greater calmness in your daily life. Yoga is also a complete health maintenance system for the body. It has the ability to help you tone and lengthen muscles, lose weight, relieve back pain, improve circulation, purify your internal organs, and release tension to free the nervous system from undue stress.
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Fountain Oaks
Around the
corner from TCBY
facing Long Island Drive
4920
Roswell Road
Suite 3
Atlanta,
GA 30342
404.781.YOGA
(9642)
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