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Personalized Yoga
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Yoga is a personal
journey towards wellness, healing and self-mastery. At YogaVahini, we
walk with you on this journey by evolving personalized yoga programs
that enable you to heal from within and realize your highest potential.
Our classes for healing and self-mastery are offered predominantly
one-on-one unless the situation requires the spouse/parent/caretaker to
participate & support.
The one-on-one environment enables
us to develop an in-depth understanding of who you are – as each student
has a unique physiology, skeletal-muscular structure, mental &
emotional patterns and energy levels.We can then adapt the various tools
of Yoga to suit your specific needs, capabilities, goals, and life
circumstances. The tools include conscious & mindful breathing,
appropriately sequenced & individualized physical movements,
meditation, visualization, diet & life style modification and
counseling.
Stepping beyond conventional practice of offering yoga as a fitness
regime, classes at YogaVahini will focus on deeper change and
transformation at all levels.
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What is unique about this Program? |
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It is based on a holistic understanding of the human system |
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The approach is individual centric and not disease-centric. |
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Every person’s starting point is unique - Practices will be developed after assessing the individual’s abilities and working up from there onwards. |
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It integrates a wide array of tools from yoga and allied systems of healing |
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Stepping beyond conventional practice of offering yoga as a fitness regime, classes at YogaVahini will focus on deeper change and transformation at all levels. |
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Practices are progressively adapted to the changing needs, challenges and life situations of
each individual. |
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It is an empowering process where each individual is able to harness the healing potential within and move towards deeper healing and enduring wellness.
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What can I expect in a private consultation?
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The first session comprises of a thorough assessment of the individual – based on the Yoga & Ayurvedic principles. |
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Based on the initial assessment, a yoga practice is created to include the appropriate tools that are adapted to address the current needs and challenges of the individual. |
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Yoga postures are taught in a very gentle manner, coupled with a focus on breathing. The practitioner is guided to pay close attention to feelings that arise - physically and emotionally. |
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Guidance on diet and life style changes are offered as integral parts of the yoga program |
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To guide your home practice, we will provide you with a course sheet with diagrams of the practice and written guidelines. |
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A typical first consultation and yoga session lasts 90 minutes. |
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All throughout this process, you are strongly encouraged to check with us if you have any questions, concerns or personal feedback. |
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Depending on your needs, follow up sessions will be scheduled – maybe weekly initially, then once or twice a month. |
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It is important to note that the practice may be have to be revised and updated periodically. As you change, so must the practice. |
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What will I learn? |
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You will learn to connect with your body and breath at a deeper level. Through gentle movements that improve your flexibility, strength and alignment. Breath work establishes the foundation for any positive change to come. |
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You can choose to advance your practice of self-exploration by studying the Yoga Sutra and delving deeper into meditation and mindfulness practices. |
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You will learn a variety of methods for identifying and releasing stress. |
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You will develop greater control over your thoughts and actions and therefore become more efficient at whatever you do. |
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Who is this program for? |
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Individuals who want to maintain their health and wellbeing |
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For those who wants to address minor/major health issues. |
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Anyone who wants to improve their energy levels, efficiency, attention and gain better clarity and calmness |
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What health conditions can yoga address? |
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Yoga is a complimentary healing modality for a whole range of health issues: |
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back and neck pain
arthritis and joint related problems
migraine headaches
high blood pressure
diabetes
cardiac problems
pregnancy complaints
weight loss
female health problems
digestive problems
asthma
chronic fatigue
stress and stress related problems
overactive mind
sleep issues
cancer care
Anxiety
Depression
This is not an exhaustive list. Please note - whether yoga is a cure for a particular condition can be decided only after a consultation. Yoga most often works in tandem with Allopathic, Ayurvedic and other healing systems to facilitate deeper healing. In the case or chronic conditions, yoga and strengthens the individual’s ability to manage the condition and lead a better quality of life.
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What are the benefits of yoga? |
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Yoga’s benefits fulfil many of the modern needs that challenge our daily lives. It serves as a means to: |
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Reduce stress in stress related problems
Alleviate a wide range of physical ailments - back pain, arthritis, sports injuries, etc.
Stabilise mental and emotional instabilities - depression, anxiety, etc.
Enhance quality of life and improve relationships
Guide in the process of self discovery and personal transformation
Rejuvenate our vitality from youth to old age
Support a women through the many changes - pms, pregnancy, menopause
Aid in the post-recovery from illness
Promotes attention and focus in children and adults
Relax and refresh after daily activities
Address the needs of the differently-abled
Provides an avenue of spiritual growth
Improve immune function
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How many sessions do I have to attend? |
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After the initial consultation and first class, the student will have to attend 4 – 5 sessions spread over a period of 6-8 weeks, while continuing to practice at home every day. |
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Later on, the practice can be changed once in 4-6 months. Ideally a practice should not remain unchanged beyond 6 months, to keep the interest up and address the changing needs of the individual.
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The sign post for a good yoga practice is that you are always in a better place than where you were before. One of the definitions of Yoga is “to reach a point not reached before” (Ramanuja, in his commentary on Bhagavat Gita).
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What will motivate me to practice in the long term? |
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This a subject YogaVahini pays great attention to. |
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Firstly, by instilling a certain amount of natural discipline in the practioner as well as triggering their intrinsic motivation. |
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Your teacher will be your extrinsic motivator, who will lovingly push you further and further with achieving your goals, who will be patient and non-judgmental and never give up on you! |
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Keep this connection with your teacher alive and seek the support periodically to refresh your practice and deepen your understanding. |
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I am under medical treatment for my condition. Can I start yoga now? |
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YogaVahini approaches yoga as a complementary system of health, not an alternative one. It supports and works in conjunction with your normal medical treatments, and we ask you to continue your personal health routine as suggested by your doctor or medical professional. |
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YogaVahini will tailor your course specifically in view of the relevant medical condition and proceed through a gentle orientation.
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