| Yoga News: Yoga resumes Monday, January 5th, 2009 Thanks to all of you who came to the special New Years Day Class-- You really started your year off right! If you didn't make it, that's okay-- I think the whole month counts :) A Gift for you: Free Downloads Click Here for Linda's Chakra Chart (pdf file) Click Here for Linda's Yin/Yang Chart (pdf file) Here's A Reminder: If you do the same things you've always done, you'll get the same things you've always gotten. When you don't feel like you have the energy to go to yoga..... that's when you REALLY need to go to yoga.... Practice makes peace. Coming Up February 28th: Restorative Yoga Retreat Day!!! It's time...time to chill.. A Full Day devoted to yoga, meditation, breathing and relaxing...Stay Tuned. 2 full yoga sessions, a morning eye opener with Chi Gong & Sun Salutations and an afternoon restorative class where we ease our bodies onto cushions and pillows and discover the joy of allowing the yoga poses to hold us for a change. Breakfast buffet, a tasty lunch, tea, snacks and of course, chocolate is included PLUS a free gift from Linda's Herbal Gifts. Full Day $75 Half Day $35 $25 Holds Your Spot |
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| Tuesdays & Thursdays 7pm at Christian Presbyterian Community Church 3120 Belair Drive Bowie, MD 301-262-6008 Drop Ins Welcome! Cash & Checks Accepted or Use PayPal to the right. Extra Gentle Thursdays 5:30pm and Salute the Sun Fridays 10am at Yolinna's in Bowie, MD 301-805-4428 By Registration Only-- Register Below Address upon Registration Monday & Wednesday 10:30am at World Gym for World Gym members only. Private & Semi Private Classes by Appointment. Couples & Yoga Parties Too! $55 per session. Can be divided among participants. Feel free to bring a blanket and your own yoga mat for your convenience. Instruction is for all levels. Let Linda know if you have any special concerns or considerations. Thanks! Hope to see you at a class real soon! ~~ Visit About Us for Linda's Bio and read below for Linda's Style of Yoga... |
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| Linda's Style of Yoga: Lots of people have been asking me lately what style of yoga I teach. Seems like a simple question but there are layers to it. I will try and describe the differences in the styles here: HATHA Hatha is a very general term that can encompass many of the physical types of yoga. The word "hatha" means sun and moon, yoga means "union" so hatha yoga loosely can be defined as a union between everything under the sun and moon. If a class is described as Hatha style, it is probably going to be slow-paced and gentle, and can provide a good introduction to the basic yoga poses. VINYASA Like Hatha, Vinyasa is a general term that is used to describe many different types of classes. Vinyasa, which means breath-synchronized movement, tends to be a more vigorous style based on the performance of a series of poses called Sun Salutations in which movement is matched to the breath. A Vinyasa class will typically start with a number of Sun Salutations to warm up the body for more intense stretching which is done at the end of class. ASHTANGA & POWER YOGA Ashtanga, which means eight limbs in Sanskrit, is a fast-paced, intense style of yoga. A set series of poses is performed, always in the same order. Ashtanga practice is very physically demanding, because of the constant movement from one pose to the next. In yoga terminology, this movement is called flow. Ashtanga is also the inspiration for what is often called Power Yoga. If a class is described as Power Yoga, it will be based on the flowing style of Ashtanga, but not necessarily keep strictly to the set Ashtanga series of poses. IYENGAR Based on the teachings of the yogi B.K.S Iyengar, this style of practice is most concerned with body alignment. In yoga, the word alignment is used to describe the precise way in which your body should be positioned in each pose in order to obtain the maximum benefits of the pose and avoid injury. Iyengar practice usually emphasizes holding poses over long periods versus moving quickly from one pose to the next (flow). Also, Iyengar practice encourages the use of props, such as yoga blankets, blocks and straps in order to bring the body into alignment. KUNDALINI The emphasis in Kundalini is on the breath in conjunction with physical movement, with the purpose of freeing energy in the lower body and allowing it to move upwards. All asana practices make use of controlling the breath, but in Kundalini, the exploration of the effects of the breath (also called prana, meaning energy) on the postures is essential. Kundalini uses rapid, repetitive movements rather than holding poses for a long time, and the teacher will often lead the class in call and response chanting. All other forms of yoga are based on yoga teacher's coming up with their own style of yoga--sort of like Iyengar developing a new way of doing the asanas (poses) with props and emphasizing alignment over breath. You will hear of Bikram, Anusaura, Integral, Kripalu, Forrest and of course, Yolinna Yoga. YOLINNA YOGA borrows from many of these traditions and also adds Tai Chi, Chi Gong, BioSpiritual Focusing & Energy work with chakras and Reiki. Since I have been trained in all of these styles & philosophies I find myself able to switch styles as necessary for what I "feel" my class needs that day. The Masters that I have been privileged to work with have all been very creative and have encouraged me to find my own path and that is how Yolinna Yoga has come to be. It is a blending of yoga, meditation, breath & energy work, with the emphasis on learning to accept yourself as you are today and allowing yourself room to grow. However, the easy answer is Yolinna Yoga is Hatha/Ashtanga/Iyengar/Vinyasa Yoga. With a bit of Kundalini & Oriental Martial Arts added for good measure. And of course, an occasional Restorative or Acu-Yoga and Thai Massage Day.... Namaste' |
| FAQ's Do you have to be in shape to do yoga? No, in fact, yoga will go a long way in helping you get into shape. Both mentally and physically. The most important thing to remember is to honor the shape you are in. Try to not look around the room and do what you see others who have been studying yoga longer can do. I always tell my students, "you must start where your feet are.." The quickest way to get yourself into trouble is to push yourself beyond where your body is ready to go. Everything you have been taught about exercise in the west does not apply here.... no pain, no gain? WRONG! Pain means STOP! Honor yourself-- you'll be bending in half in no time! How can I stop my "monkey mind" during relaxation? You can't. So stop trying. Your already half way there if you've noticed that you have it. Now you can watch it. Every time you start running away with it, you smile, and bring yourself back to your breath. The more you try to stop it or you think about having it, the more impossible it will become to find peace. Lao Tzu said, "If you want to shrink something, you must first allow it to expand. If you want to get rid of something, you must first allow it to flourish" Tao 36 As we accept that we cannot control the mind and more importantly, that we are NOT the mind, we are able to just watch the antics of the twists and turns. Just as a child screaming for attention quiets when you notice it, the mind will relax once you realize it's just looking for attention. Watch. Allow. Detach. The only path to peace. "Namaste" loosely translated: The light in me bows to the light in you. |
| All of my classes are appropriate for all levels. It is important that you remember to honor yourself and your body regardless of what those around you may or may not be able to do. If you listen to your body--you will not hurt yourself. Start where your own feet are. Still intimidated? Try a Private Class first. Private Classes are great for personalizing your routine, working on your alignment and give an opportunity to slow down and ask questions. Whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for years... a Private Class can change the way you do yoga. For the Better! Call for an appointment today. |
| "And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom...." Anais Nin |
| Got a question? Email me at linna@yolinna.com or write it above-- Let me know if you want a private answer. Peace! |
| Looking for a Truly Unique Gift? Give a Yoga Gift Certificate! Available for Private, Semi Private and All Group Classes. Buy a class or a series of classes. Linda will print a beautiful card just for you! And you don't even have to visit the Mall... |