WHY GALEN YOGA?
FOR WHOM?
WHEN?
PLANK POSE
Plank Pose tones all of the core muscles of the body, including the abdomen, chest, and low back. It strengthens the arms, wrists, and shoulders as well as the muscles surrounding the spine, which improves posture.
HOW TO DO THIS
- Find a place where you can extend your whole body length horizontally across the floor.
- Place your feet hip distance wide and the palm of your hands to the floor beneath your shoulders.
- Engage your abdominal muscles, drawing your navel toward your spine as you press into the floor through your hands and feet.
- Hold this position for 10 deep breaths before releasing to the floor.
CHILD’S POSE
Child’s Pose is a great stretch for the lower back, glutes, hips, thighs, knees, and ankles. This is a very soothing and calming pose that you can use every time you feel stressed or overwhelmed. This pose also relaxes the spine, shoulders, and neck and massages your internal organs.
HOW TO DO THIS
- Get down on all fours, placing your hands and knees to the floor.
- Sit on your heels, separate the knees, lay your torso down and stretch your arms in front of you.
- Rest your forehead on the floor and relax for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
EASY POSE “Sitting
Sitting still is so important and one of the best exercises you can do to get healthy. It’s free and always available to you anytime. You don’t need a special place but I find that the edge of my yoga mat works for me.
HOW TO DO THIS
- Come to sit in a comfortable, cross-legged position on the floor.
- Place your hand to your knees and relax your shoulders.
- Inhale, sit up tall lengthening through your spine and crown of your head.
- Exhale, relax your shoulders as you root down through your seat.
BREATHING METHOD
In Yoga, we consciously focus on breathing as a way to still the mind, promoting relaxation and mindfulness. This technique is also scientifically proven to support multiple aspects of Physical, Mental and Emotional Health. Follow the three simple steps below to start at home.
STEP 1
Sit comfortably upright in a quiet space on either a chair or the floor and close your eyes.
STEP 2
Inhale slowly through your nose for 5 seconds filling your lungs with air before slowly exhaling through your nose for 5 seconds to completely empty lungs. Repeat
STEP 3
Continue for 5 minutes and after your last exhale, resume breathing naturally and notice how you feel. When ready, open your eyes.
HEALTH VALUES
“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease” Buddha. 
The health benefits of Yoga are very real and regardless of your level of expertise, if you’re practicing regularly, you will feel better from head to toe. This ancient exercise is supported by modern medicine and can become an integral part of your treatment and potentially hasten healing
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My Yoga Journey
Yoga has been the most powerful exercise I do everyday. I started practicing at Earth Yoga Studio with Izelle Nair and went on to complete my teacher training in 2014. Over the years, I continued to study with incredible teachers learning the different styles of Yoga. Vinyasa stands out as one of my favorites although my classes are modernly influenced with focus on breath awareness.
I concentrate on general health and wellbeing for Beginners and Seniors so simple movements like sitting or lying down on the floor are a big part of my classes.
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“It's not your history but your presence on the mat that matters.” Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois