Yoga for body and mind

In this course we will be exploring the deeper practices of yoga and integrating them with our practice of postures. Yoga, after all, is a lifestyle and our practice on the mat is a training ground for life itself. With this in mind, we will discover how the breathing practices, stretches and postures, ethical practices and especially the practice of concentration and mindfulness enhance our everyday wellness and emotional stability. Yoga has taught us to strengthen the muscles of our body. Join with friends in this class to learn to strengthen the "muscles" of the mind through the practice of dharana, dhyana and samadhi, the culminating stages of the yoga life. These deeper meditative techniques open us to the bliss and happiness promised by all the yoga masters.