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About Yoga |
| The Yoga Room 2829 Azalea Place Nashville TN 615.593.9733 |
In Traditional classes, teachers will emphasize postural alignment in poses and may use props
to help students achieve better alignment for a safe and effective yoga practice. Alignment of the
body enables the student to stay in the pose longer and thereby gain more of the benefits of the
pose.
Aerial classes offer students a fun and different way to approach their yoga practice. With the
help of a fabric sling suspended above the ground, the dynamic of one's practice is changed in a
number of ways. When suspended, the spine naturally decompresses and the pressure on joints
is greatly reduced, allowing for more ease in doing a wide range of poses. Backbends and
inversions are much more accessible to students. By reducing or totally eliminating
'weight-bearing' on the joints, flexibility increases significantly. But don't be fooled...this is also a
surprisingly intense "core" workout since you can't help but engage your core muscles to balance
and steady yourself while suspended!
Students quickly learn to feel supported and comfortable and find that the use of slings makes
"letting go" easier. It forces students to look at their practice from a different perspective and adds
a huge element of fun to the process! Despite it's newness, Aerial Yoga classes remain as true to
the principle of Yoga as Traditional Yoga classes.
to help students achieve better alignment for a safe and effective yoga practice. Alignment of the
body enables the student to stay in the pose longer and thereby gain more of the benefits of the
pose.
Aerial classes offer students a fun and different way to approach their yoga practice. With the
help of a fabric sling suspended above the ground, the dynamic of one's practice is changed in a
number of ways. When suspended, the spine naturally decompresses and the pressure on joints
is greatly reduced, allowing for more ease in doing a wide range of poses. Backbends and
inversions are much more accessible to students. By reducing or totally eliminating
'weight-bearing' on the joints, flexibility increases significantly. But don't be fooled...this is also a
surprisingly intense "core" workout since you can't help but engage your core muscles to balance
and steady yourself while suspended!
Students quickly learn to feel supported and comfortable and find that the use of slings makes
"letting go" easier. It forces students to look at their practice from a different perspective and adds
a huge element of fun to the process! Despite it's newness, Aerial Yoga classes remain as true to
the principle of Yoga as Traditional Yoga classes.
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Yoga is an ancient practice that offers techniques for
improving the efficiency of the body and for handling
the stress of everyday life. The practice of doing poses
and breathing exercises is called hatha yoga. There
are many styles of hatha yoga based on the teachings
of different yoga masters. At The Yoga Room, our
instruction of hatha yoga is based on the teachings of
the living yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar.
The physical benefits of yoga include the toning and
stretching of muscles which leads to greater joint
mobility and stability as well as enhancing the
functioning of the internal organs (digestive, circulatory,
respiratory, hormonal, etc.). The practice of yoga also
increases ones ability to concentrate and function with
a clear mind. This strengthens the connection between
the physical and spiritual aspects of our beings -
integrating the body, mind and spirit.
improving the efficiency of the body and for handling
the stress of everyday life. The practice of doing poses
and breathing exercises is called hatha yoga. There
are many styles of hatha yoga based on the teachings
of different yoga masters. At The Yoga Room, our
instruction of hatha yoga is based on the teachings of
the living yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar.
The physical benefits of yoga include the toning and
stretching of muscles which leads to greater joint
mobility and stability as well as enhancing the
functioning of the internal organs (digestive, circulatory,
respiratory, hormonal, etc.). The practice of yoga also
increases ones ability to concentrate and function with
a clear mind. This strengthens the connection between
the physical and spiritual aspects of our beings -
integrating the body, mind and spirit.
| Sculpture by Patricia Sullivan |
Host an event at The Yoga Room This beautiful studio may be hired for your personal event. You and your friends can have a private satsang, yoga or meditation class. If you wish, we will cater with locally grown food, provide music, beverages - just tell us your vision and we will bring it to light! Please speak with the teaching staff about your needs and studio availability or telephone us at 615.593.9733. |