There are some distinguishing characteristics to the Integral Style of Hatha Yoga that is taught in our Yoga Teacher Training Course.
- Anybody can do these poses
- This practice teaches you how to sit still
and train the mind to control the body - We practice classical postures that have
specific benefits and are helpful for meditation - Yoga should be energizing and help you to
feel relaxed and at ease for the day, not exhausted. - Practicing slower at times can allow for the internal
feelings to be noticed thus deeper changes occur - Awareness of body brings about changes in awareness
of eating habits and thus helps in weight loss or management - By longer held postures, you have time to notice the patterns in the mind
- Intelligent sequences of poses
- Emphasis is on therapeutics, maintenance and the internal physiology of organs and body systems (not just muscles and ligaments)
- We teach breathing exercises and meditation from day 1
- No overuse of same muscles groups
- Breathing is always regulated, deep and appreciated in the practice
- We use “OM” and other sound healing techniques to work on the mind/body