shakaizen
FAQ
"Are you a certified teacher?"
Asana is a stable and comfortable posture, one that can maintained for at least an hour without pain. Any posture than bring comfort and steadiness for a long time is an asana. Any other posture as impressive and flexible as it may looks like, that can be held only for a few seconds or a minute or so is not asana.
In the classical tradition of yoga, asana serves a purpose far beyond achieving physical fitness. In modern yoga, series of postures derived from Hindu gymnastics are practiced to create a strong, flexible, and healthy body capable to achieve asana, laying the groundwork for the higher stages of yoga.
"What style of yoga do you teach?"
Asana is a stable and comfortable posture, one that can maintained for at least an hour without pain. Any posture than bring comfort and steadiness for a long time is an asana. Any other posture as impressive and flexible as it may looks like, that can be held only for a few seconds or a minute or so is not asana.
In the classical tradition of yoga, asana serves a purpose far beyond achieving physical fitness. In modern yoga, series of postures derived from Hindu gymnastics are practiced to create a strong, flexible, and healthy body capable to achieve asana, laying the groundwork for the higher stages of yoga.
"Are the classes and retreats suitable for beginners?"
Asana is a stable and comfortable posture, one that can maintained for at least an hour without pain. Any posture than bring comfort and steadiness for a long time is an asana. Any other posture as impressive and flexible as it may looks like, that can be held only for a few seconds or a minute or so is not asana.
In the classical tradition of yoga, asana serves a purpose far beyond achieving physical fitness. In modern yoga, series of postures derived from Hindu gymnastics are practiced to create a strong, flexible, and healthy body capable to achieve asana, laying the groundwork for the higher stages of yoga.
"Are the classes and retreats suitable for advanced practitioners?"
Asana is a stable and comfortable posture, one that can maintained for at least an hour without pain. Any posture than bring comfort and steadiness for a long time is an asana. Any other posture as impressive and flexible as it may looks like, that can be held only for a few seconds or a minute or so is not asana.
In the classical tradition of yoga, asana serves a purpose far beyond achieving physical fitness. In modern yoga, series of postures derived from Hindu gymnastics are practiced to create a strong, flexible, and healthy body capable to achieve asana, laying the groundwork for the higher stages of yoga.
"Do you still conduct classes and retreats if there is only 1 person?"
Asana is a stable and comfortable posture, one that can maintained for at least an hour without pain. Any posture than bring comfort and steadiness for a long time is an asana. Any other posture as impressive and flexible as it may looks like, that can be held only for a few seconds or a minute or so is not asana.
In the classical tradition of yoga, asana serves a purpose far beyond achieving physical fitness. In modern yoga, series of postures derived from Hindu gymnastics are practiced to create a strong, flexible, and healthy body capable to achieve asana, laying the groundwork for the higher stages of yoga.