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Yoga Nourishes the Mind Body Spirit

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Finding what nourishes is a learning process.  Sometimes it is a food hang over the next day, or walking away from a situation and feeling drained instead of energized. If you come out of a yoga class injured you know something is not right either.  I have a host of nourishing ideas for you -my fantastic blend between a yoga session and a massage called Yapana® Stretch One on One.  Or ~ check out my meditation tips, some breathing and relaxing tips on my Yoga Mind Cd; -and join one of my public yoga classes in Tenafly or book your private yoga class with me, we will work on your goals together

 

If it doesn't nourish your soul get rid of it

Yoga For Better Shoulder Health

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Life affects posture; If you get to class with these habits, the  asanas will be painful ! Practice should heal (yogatherapy).  My approach is to focus on precise, better body biomechancs and safety. Check out my fantastic blend between a yoga session and a massage called Yapana® Stretch One on One.  Poor posture affects breathing too ~ check out some breathing and relaxing tips on my Yoga Mind Cd;  join one of my public yoga classes in Tenafly or book your private yoga class with me, we will work on your goals together and carry you forward into a healthier YOU

 

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A Balanced Yoga Class

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Want more balance in life? A great attitude, a supple spine and a calm breath too?  You can start breathing and relaxing with a few tips from my Yoga Mind Cd; – join one of my public yoga classes in Tenafly or book your private yoga class with me, we will work on your goals together; one hour goes a long way to repair, replenish, restore. For more details on the benefits of Yoga Therapy click here

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Yoga and the Art of Stretching

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Do you sacrifice function for form? Do you overdo? Push too hard? Poses should not be painful ! Practice should heal (yogatherapy).  This does not mean that you will not be challenged, but the approach is more precise, better body biomechancs and safety. Check out my fantastic blend between a yoga session and a massage called Yapana® Stretch One on One.  Or ~ I teach a balanced practice where yes, you warm up, may sweat, but also build core strength and a supple body (flexibility plus joint stability).  We also learn the more subtle – I share tips some breathing and relaxing tips on my Yoga Mind Cd; -and join one of my public yoga classes in Tenafly or book your private yoga class with me, we will work on your goals together

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Yoga Can Help You Feel More balanced

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Poses should not be painful ! Practice should heal (yogatherapy).  Check out my fantastic blend between a yoga session and a massage called Yapana® Stretch One on One.  Or ~ I teach a balanced practice where yes, you warm up, may sweat, but also build core strength and a supple body (flexibility plus joint stability).  We also learn the more subtle – I share tips some breathing and relaxing tips on my Yoga Mind Cd; -and join one of my public yoga classes in Tenafly or book your private yoga class with me, we will work on your goals together; find out who you are and how yoga therapy can help

Imbalanced ? Yogatherapy to the rescue

Warm Up Your Day With A Great Yoga Flow

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Recent studies show that a heated room is not more beneficial in terms of benefits of yoga

In fact there are reasons you want to be more careful

I teach a balanced practice where yes, you warm up, may sweat, but also build core strength and a supple body (flexibility plus joint stability).  We also learn the more subtle – I share tips some breathing and relaxing tips on my Yoga Mind Cd; -and join one of my public yoga classes in Tenafly or book your private yoga class with me, we will work on your goals together and keep the winter blues at bay

 

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Weekend – To be active or to take a nap?

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By the week end you may be exhausted or raring to go…Bottom line is about listening to your body – for some free tips click here

My YOGA MIND cd has some great short and longer practices; for some free tips on meditation and relaxation just click on the highlighted word.

There is nothing like a private, one on one yoga session to help you learn/deepen your practice or a Yapana® Stretch One on One session to get your body/mind/spirit totally refreshed and stretched out ~ or you can join my Monday public yoga class in Tenafly for a practice that will nourish you all week long.

And, there is nothing like a nap 🙂

the reward of a nap

Rana Waxman Is E-RYT-500 level Yoga Teacher

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Also a member of International Association of Yoga Therapists, this status means that I am also able to teach yoga teachers 

If you would like to explore Yoga with me, whether in private, at a studio as part of a workshop or teacher training, please contact me ~ you can start breathing and relaxing with a few tips from my Yoga Mind Cd; – join one of my public yoga classes in Tenafly or book your private yoga class with me, I am located in Bergen County

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Forcing Yourself Into A Yoga Pose #1 No-No

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Staying safe is something I believe in.  It is one thing to challenge yourself if you are exhibiting mindfulness and moving within your range of motion but forcing yourself into a posture just to feel pain, that I do not go for at all whatsoever. I teach skills to help train you and to help you work with the body you have.  There are so many levels of benefits to yoga! Let’s explore them. You can start breathing and relaxing with a few tips from my Yoga Mind Cd; – join one of my public yoga classes in Tenafly or book your private yoga class with me.

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