Yoga for Self Awareness

Yoga is a practice that allows me to embrace my humanness and imperfections without judgment while finding healing, balance, spirituality, and ultimately optimum wellness. I have some new tools from the Integrative Yoga Therapy classes I am taking through Kripalu. I am buzzing from learning and I can’t wait to share and practice with you.

Yoga therapy works through the lens of the five layers of self-awareness and the eight limbs of Yoga. Assessment and goals are used to meet the individual right where you are. Do you want to feel stronger or more flexible in your body, do you have lower back pain, do you want to reduce stress or lessen anxiety? Do you want to get back to gardening or dancing? Are there activities you have stopped doing that you wish you could return to?

Body movement, mindfulness, mudras, mantras, and breathwork can be used to obtain optimal health. These tools open an opportunity to witness physical sensations, life force energy, mental patterns, and emotions + connect to Self. It is awareness of self that allows us to make changes to improve our well-being.