Yoga & Meditation
According to Dr. Ishwar V. Basavaraddi, the science of yoga originated thousands of years ago, long before the first religions or belief systems were born. Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and science of healthy living. ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj,’ meaning ‘to join’, ' yoke’, or ‘to unite.’ As per Yogic scriptures, the practice of yoga leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness, indicating a perfect harmony between the mind and body, man and nature. According to modern scientists, everything in the universe is just a manifestation of the same quantum firmament. Living with freedom in all walks of life, health and harmony shall be the main objectives of Yoga practice.*
Meditation is an ancient practice that is believed to have originated in India several thousand years ago. Throughout early history, the practice was adopted by neighboring countries quickly and formed a part of many religions throughout the world.* The earliest written records of meditation come from the Hindu Vedas around 1500 BCE (Sharma, 2015). The Torah also contains a description of the patriarch Isaac going to “lasuach” in a field, a kind of Jewish meditation most likely practiced around 1000 BCE (Kaplan, 1985).*
Meditation can be considered an avenue to self-awareness, compassion, and improved health. It can bring calm and insight to those who experience anxiety. As a techniques to enhance attention, emotional awareness, kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and mental calmness even in difficult situations. With regular practice meditation can result in being less reactive, giving themself grace and being gentler with others.
Trauma-exposed Individuals
Yoga has been shown to improve the functioning of trauma-exposed individuals in particular:
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Veterans
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Intimate Partner Violence Survivors
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Incarcerated women
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Tsunami survivors
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Flood survivors
You may be in one or more of these populations. We welcome the opportunity to walk with you into a new experience with yoga.
Improvement in Symptoms
Symptoms from traumatic events can be overwhelming. If you desire to reduce their impact on your daily life, consider attending a yoga class. Yoga has been shown to improve symptoms of trauma survivors.
Survivors of natural disasters have reported the following experiences from practicing yoga:
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Reduction in PTSD symptoms
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Increased attention span
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Decrease in restlessness
Those who have survived Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) have stated they experience:
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Decrease in physical & mental stress response
Incarcerated youth who have been exposed to the practice of yoga indicate:
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Significant reduction in heart and breathing rates
Take the first step to reducing your symptoms. Our class has been created with you in mind. Let us support you to begin your recovery process.
Yoga as a Treatment for Trauma
Classes Tailored to You
Our yoga and meditation classes are purposely small, in a secure location, and tailored to those with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The sequence has been developed to address the needs of these individuals by choosing poses that are physically and mentally beneficial. For those who attend this specific class, the sequence does not change, allowing for a reduction in anxious feelings and the ability to practice freely and know what is coming next once the sequence is learned.
Empathic Treatment
We take pride in providing specializing in treatment to the community through a humanistic approach:
PTSD
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Significant results for natural disaster survivors and witnesses of combat & war
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Postures; reduce severity of symptoms.
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Meditation; improve psychological health
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Breathwork; reduced general symptoms and related anxiety
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Strong potential with IPV, ATOH abuse disorders, individuals in prison rehabilitation programs
Anxiety
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2-3 month intervention with meditation
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Group format > in-home study
Breathing & Meditation
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More effective in reducing depressive symptoms than exercise (asana) treatment.
Class Details
Our one-hour class is designed to be small. There will never be more than 10 people in each class, allowing space and safety for each participant to practice.
Shoes and socks are to be removed outside the practice area in the provided space.
Participants are asked to bring their own mat, towel, and mat towel if desired. There are mats available to use for $1.
Classes begin and end with meditation.
The class area is considered a welcoming and quiet space for all who enter.
Classes are Mondays and Thursday at 6pm.
Group Yoga Classes
Private Yoga Classes
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Drop-in: $25
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10 Classes: $180
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One-hour one-on-one session: $150
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One hour session for each additional person (after 1 person base price): $20/person