What is Yoga?

Interested in learning about yoga beyond asana (postures)?  Do you have questions regarding the practices of yoga?  Do you want to deepen your spiritual practice?  This is the class for you!  Whether you’re brand new to yoga or a long time practitioner, this class offers something for everyone. 

Here is a general outline of rotating discussion topics you can expect to have dialogue about: 

• What are the Yamas?  Focus on Ahimsa-non-harming & Satya-truthfulness
• What are the Yamas?  Focus on Asteya-non-stealing, Brahmacharya-not misusing energy & Aparigraha-non-greed
• What are the Niyamas?  Focus on Saucha-purity & Samtosha-contentment.
• What are the Niyamas?  Focus on Tapas-self discipline, Swadhyaya-self study & Isvara Pranidhana-devotion
• What is Asana?  More than a “just a physical practice”
• What is Pranayama?  Practice & explanation of various yogic breathing techniques
• What is Pratyahara, Dharana & Dhyana?  Techniques & practice of meditation
• What is the goal of all yogic practices?  What is Samadhi?