"Yoga" is a Sanskrit word meaning "union". Through the practice of yoga we seek to unify body, mind, and spirit into a cohesive whole. Yogic disciplines have been practiced in India for thousands of years and were documented by the sage Patanjali about 2500 years ago. His teachings are known as the yoga sutras.
There are many different kinds of yoga - some are primarily meditative, some involve chanting or reciting mantras (holy words or phrases), others are dedicated to study or devotional practices. The most common type of yoga practiced in the West is hatha yoga, which seeks to develop union through physical practices. Although hatha yoga looks like exercise - sometimes even gymnastics - the combination of specific positions ("asanas") and focused attention gradually enhances all systems of the body, creating improved health and well-being at every level.
Hatha yoga can be practiced in a variety of ways - from vigorous ashtanga yoga, to detailed and precise Iyengar yoga, to "hot" Bikrim yoga and others. It's a good idea to try several styles of yoga - there's sure to be one that's just right for you!
YOGA
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5909 West Loop South at Fournace #470
Houston, Texas 77401
My teacher, Billie Gollnick
As a founding Board Member of the Yoga Teachers Association of Houston, I served as Treasurer from 2005 – 2007 and Vice President from 2006 – 2007.
TRAINING
I have been practicing yoga since 1995 and teaching since 1997. I completed advanced certification through Yoga Therapy College in 1998 and am registered with Yoga Alliance, a national organization dedicated to maintaining high standards among yoga teachers. I continue to learn by attending workshops and classes offered by other teachers and have been studying with Billie Gollnick since 2000. I also learn from my students and have documented over 3000 hours of classroom teaching experience.
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