consciousness, was developed by Amrit Desai, a long time student of Kundalini yoga master Swami Kripaluvananda. This style incorporates three stages of development, beginning with postural alignment and progressing to medita- tion, with longer posture holding, finally creating a meditation in motion, where the movement from one posture to another happens unconsciously and spontaneously. Students are encour- aged to honor “the wisdom of the body” and to work according to the limits of their flexibility and strength. Kripalu is suitable for everyone, from beginners to advanced students.
KUNDALINI: A powerful, enlightening style that incorporates mantras (chant- ing), meditation, visualization, breath- ing and guided relaxation, with precise postures. According to Hindu philoso- phy, kundalini is a concentrated form of prana, or life force, represented by a coiled, sleeping serpent said to reside at the base of the spine. When breath and movement awaken the serpent (energy), it moves up the spine through each of the seven chakras (energy centers) of the body, bringing energy and bliss. Once a closely guarded secret in India, kundalini yoga was first brought to the West in 1969 and has been known to help with addictions and releasing endorphins in the body. Kundalini will not appeal to everyone and should be practiced under the supervision of an experienced teacher.
PHOENIX RISING YOGA THERAPY: This style helps release physical and emotional tension through assisted pos- tures, breathing techniques and ongo- ing student/teacher dialogue. A deeper connection to the self is encouraged by incorporating traditional yoga tech- niques with contemporary psychology, which ultimately results in the healing of mind, body and spirit.
POWER: An intense style that creates heat and energy, while developing strength and flexibility. Power yoga evolved from ashtanga yoga and was developed by American Beryl Bender Birch in the early 1990s. Its flowing style requires the strength and stamina of Ashtanga, but doesn’t always follow
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