Worshops with Lakshmi in FRENCHTOWN NJ

Office YOGA at your Desk... Tips & Techniques for the office...
It's great when we can escape to a full hour of yoga, be it in a class or at home in front of a video, but let's face it, that's not
always possible. There’s plenty you can do to ease and protect your back while you’re on the job. Integrating simple yoga
poses into your workday is a practical, effective and efficient way to minimize back pain, improve flexibility, promote
emotional well-being and maximize mental performance.
Enter Yoga in the Office, a series of simple but effective suggested positions to help stretch the wrists, neck, shoulders, back
and legs...that you can do while at work...shopping at home where every you are... its that simple to take a moment to
reawaken your body...
You will learn postures (asanas), breathing and relaxation techniques to get you through the day with less fatigue and stress
on your body & mind...

PARTNER/Couples YOGA - OPEN Level - TBD
Bring a friend, husband, wife, girlfriend or family member...& join us for an afternoon of fun...exploring the union of yoga...
Your partner can be anyone who shares your interest. Finding that person can be as simple as looking to the relationships
that enrich your life: your child, a caring friend, your intimate partner. In every partnership you will discover
complementary aspects of balance, flexibility, strength, and gentleness, while revealing the qualities that create
communication, trust, intimacy, and union.
Partner yoga has evolved from a broad spectrum of shared experiences. Every encounter, hilarious or holy, awkward or
divine, is a precious exchange, a constant reminder of what is real…
Experience techniques to deepen your practice & your experience of Yoga with a friend. This is a good time to share with the
one you love some practical and ancient tools to enhance your living. All enveloped in the gentle web of inspirational music
and with good intentions, this class will include deep breath cleansing techniques, assisted asana openers, Thai massage,
and helpful language to open the mind and heart.

Surya Namaskar (Supatha's trademarked 1/4 series 13 posture Sun Flow Level 1-The fundamentals...
The Sanskrit word surya means sun. Namaskar is the Hindi word for Namaste, from the root nam, to bow. Namaskar means salutation,
salute, greeting or praise. The physical base of the SUPATHA sun salutation practice links together thirteen asanas (postures) in a
dynamically performed series. These asanas are ordered so that they alternately stretch the spine backwards and forwards. When
performed in the usual way, each asana is moved into with alternate inhalation and exhalation (except for the eleventh asana where
the breath is both inhaled and exhaled). A full round of Surya namaskara is considered to be two sets of the thirteen poses with a
change in the second set to moving the opposite leg first through the series... The benefits of this series serves as a general tonic for
the entire system... Warms and limbers the body....

Walking Meditation...
Sounds of nature and of humans and machines, experiencing awareness on a different level. But one of the biggest differences is that
when your body is in motion, sounds of nature and of humans and machines, experiencing awareness on a different level. But one of
the biggest differences is that when your body is in motion, it is generally easier to be aware of it compared to when you are sitting
still. Walking meditation is an excellent way of developing our ability to take awareness into our ordinary lives. Any able-bodied
person under normal circumstances does at least some walking everyday - even if it’s just walking from the house to the car, and the
car to the office. Walking meditation is an excellent way to squeeze more meditation into the day. Once you have learned the
fundamentals, each spell of walking - however short - can be used as a meditation practice, walking - however short - can be used as a
meditation practice.

WORKSHOPS and SPECIALTY classes A to Z

STRUCTURAL Alignment Activation Technique... (Private sessions by appointment)
A combination of Therapeutic yoga postures with assisted trigger point muscle activation techniques to align the body, creating
suppleness in the musule; producing greater Range of Motion, Flexibility, Coordination and Balance.. Helps to relieve stress,
contraction and tightness in the body.

Alignment Workshops....Standing Postures...
Lakshmi will give you key techniques to apply the principles of alignment in Yoga Postures that will help you maintain proper
Structural Alignment by stretching and strengthening the supportive spinal muscles and connective tissue. The abdominals, hip flexors
and hamstrings are three muscle groups that attach to the pelvis and lumbar spine, strongly influencing normal spinal postures. Often,
these muscle groups are unbalanced from prolonged sitting, poor work habits and highly repetitive tasks. This class will give you the
fundamentals to break the habits of incorrect posture and give you the tools to incorporate body awareness in everyday activity.
Applying and maintaining physical alignment gives us the information to understand our own body, showing positive results across the
spectrum of health. Our physical relationship with gravity determines whether our journey through life will be one of buoyancy and
lightness or tension and struggle. Yoga Stretching is a subtle activity to be performed daily for life

MAYOFACIAL energy RELEASE Method... (Private sessions by appointment)
A THERAPEUTIC technique using a hands on approach with essential oils to calm the nervous system,balance and align the chakra's and
release soft tissues and muscle contraction to increase proper structural alignment. Promotes healing of sore tight and overused
muscles, ligaments and tendons, creating relaxation and increased internal energy...

Arthritis & You... Yoga Postures to promote healthy mobility...
"Yoga & Living with Arthritis...How YOGA Asana & BREATH work can improve ROM & decrease the discomfort of tightness in the
muscles. Experience the healing benefits of safe physical movement incorporated with breath awareness to increase energy, stamina &
strength while promoting flexibility & enhancing relaxation.

How to use PROPS...a workshop with Lakshmi...
Active use of yoga props let you reach poses and stretch muscles you may not otherwise be able to -- enhancing your yoga practice no
matter what your level of fitness or flexibility. This workshop will focus solely on the use of blocks, mats and straps. Lakshmi will
instruct you on using a yoga mat on any surface, how to use a strap to get the results you may have been missing, the proper way to
position a yoga block and the benefits of using blankets. Teaching you the fundamentals to get you started using props in the most
effective way.

Teen Empowerment Yoga (ages 13 thru 17)... Pre-registration required
click the link below...In our increasingly stressful and noisy lives, yoga teaches teens how to develop strong & subtle bodies, Razor
sharp minds and happy and contented lives. These classes are taught in a creative, fun & safe atmosphere. Giving your child the tools
needed to learn how to focus, concentrate and become less distracted. It teaches them how to become alert & aware of themselves
and things around them, while staying relaxed at the same time. Practicing Yoga has been known to help teens cope with the
pressures of school and the emotional problems of adolescence; giving them a sense of mental and emotional well-being, while
building strength, stamina and stability and enhancing their self-esteem. Yoga helps our teens learn about their bodies, develop social
skills and acquire respect for others in a cooperative learning environment.

AQUATIC Yogasana   ..."A Yoga Therapy Class"... Click here for more info
SUPATHA AQUATIC Yoga Therapy is a harmonious workout, combining the gentle qualities of yoga poses with the relaxing ebb and flow
of the water. For physical and mental relaxation it is un-surpassable. The water actually can help support the body, easing wear and
tear on the joints and increasing balance so performing the poses is a bit easier than on land. Your body is buoyant in water, so you
don't hit the bottom of the pool as hard as you do with land exercises. Therefore, impact on joints and muscles is reduced. If you have
injuries, keep your joints slightly bent instead of straight. This helps to distribute the water pressure throughout the limb, rather
than directly on the joint.
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AQUATIC Yoga for Pregnancy     Click here for more info
The adaptation of Yoga movements in water, even for the non-swimmer, makes exercise enjoyable to all pregnant women, particularly
if they are suffering from backache or pelvic pain, or if they are overweight. Water is a medium especially suited to pregnant women
and wonderfully soothing to those who have just given birth. It is therapeutic and supportive, allowing you to stretch and breathe far
beyond your capabilities on dry land. Yoga is a centuries old practice that promotes balance, energy, deep breathing and relaxation a
complete fitness program. Together they provide the optimum workout for you and your baby.

Aquatic PILATES    ...Click here for more info
Aquatic Pilates Core Training; combines the use of tubes the water's natural resistance to increase the body's full range of motion
while stabilizing the core muscles. The mind-body workout incorporates movements based on the Pilates method. Set in the healing
environment of water, the workout facilitates increased flexibility while challenging individuals to maintain core stabilization, postural
alignment, and balance. With the use of noodles, and water dumbbells, SUPATHA Aquatic Pilates exercises are suitable for all levels of
conditioning...
Comming this June 2012 - Pre-Registration...REQUIRED

Yoga for CYCLIST "A workshop to prevent common injuries for Cyclist"
Learn how to prevent common spinal and joint injuries due to muscle imbalance. A biker’s posture is in a constant state of flexion
being hunched over the handlebars, overusing certain muscles and under using others. Lakshmi’s specific yoga sequencing helps to
restore overall balance and structural alignment. Key yoga alignment principles and breathing techniques can help chronically tight
muscles become flexible and subtle and build up weak, over-stretched muscles, building a cyclist's endurance.

Depression & the Benefits of a Yoga Practice...
If you are suffering from depression, you are not alone. According to the World Health Organization, depression affects approximately
121 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of disability in ages 15 to 44. As a society we have lost our connection to who we
truly are and often feel separated and alone. While (feelings of nervousness, fear and tension) is a normal reaction to stress, a
constant state of worry or excessive levels of anxiety is a primary symptom of depression and is quite common. Depression and
anxiety are complex in nature, most likely occurring as a result from a combination of genetic, environmental, psychological, and
developmental factors. While the traditional treatment with medication and Psychotherapy is effective, yoga and meditation can
greatly enhance traditional treatment. Learn how specific postures, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques release traumas
and suffering. Practicing Yoga regularly will strip away the obstacles that separate you from your source, and protect you from
depressions debilitating effects. Yoga will help you stay bright-minded. Becoming more aware and able to recognize the signals and
alleviate the symptoms before they become incapacitating. You will begin to recognize your wholeness. Practice Yoga every day and it
will change your life. It has changed my life and the lives of many of my students.

Tee Time Yoga for Golfers...
Most golfers are looking for more distance. How do you get more distance? You will need to increase your range of motion, specifically
your ability to turn your trunk and shoulders in relationship to your hips! Golf is a rotational sport. This concept of rotation refers to
the fact that the body, specifically the spine, is required to rotate, coil and uncoil during the dynamic phase of the swing. We will use
a series of yoga poses that will build strength in the lower body, targeting the quads, hamstrings, adductors, abductors, glutes, calves
and feet. The range of motion in your trunk directly correlates to the ability to generate club head speed, maintain your spine angle
for more consistency, efficiently generate power transferred from the lower body and maintain your endurance. Hip opening
postures and twists will maximize trunk rotation by training the body to rotate the shoulders separately from the hips, this will
increase your ability to generate power from the trunk.. According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), flexibility is
"the normal extensibility of all soft tissues that allow the full range of motion (ROM) of a joint". Flexibility needs to occur in all three
planes of motion. Therefore, for optimal overall movement, muscles must be actively stretched standing up and moving in these
planes.

Safe Yoga for Osteoporosis...
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of Yoga that stretches muscles, tendons and ligaments creating greater range of motion and can reduce
pain when moving thereby increasing mobility. When a muscle is not regularly put through its full range of motion, its tendons
shorten. This makes using the muscle even more difficult, setting up a cycle of even more shortening and decreased stretch. The
muscle may develop fibrous scar tissue, further preventing full range of motion. Stretching is critical to keeping and regaining your
range of motion. We will be taking your body through a series of postures to explore the boundaries of your range of motion and
flexibility. We will also be working to build more strength and stamina. You may find some of the poses very energizing.
With practice, if done correctly and consistently this yoga program can relieve pain, improve body alignment, and restore some body
height. Also recommended for people who suffer from back and neck pain from other causes such as; Slipped Disks, Degenerative Disc
Disease, Spondylolistheses, etc. Be given ways to correctly perform daily activities safely and without added strain on the body..

Office YOGA at your Desk... Tips & Techniques for the office...
It's great when we can escape to a full hour of yoga, be it in a class or at home in front of a video, but let's face it, that's not always
possible. There’s plenty you can do to ease and protect your back while you’re on the job. Integrating simple yoga poses into your
workday is a practical, effective and efficient way to minimize back pain, improve flexibility, promote emotional well-being and
maximize mental performance.
Enter Yoga in the Office, a series of simple but effective suggested positions to help stretch the wrists, neck, shoulders, back and
legs...that you can do while at work...shopping at home where every you are... it's that simple to take a moment to reawaken your
body...
You will learn postures (asanas), breathing and relaxation techniques to get you through the day with less fatigue and stress on your
body & mind...

Kidz Yoga...Storytime Yoga (ages 4-5) & Yoga Warriors (ages 6-10)... Pre-registration required
One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is the freedom to find their own sense of self. In Supatha Yoga's safe, fun,
inspirational environment kids will learn yoga through song, dance, art and movement to help them experience the power of
imagination. When children learn techniques for self-health, relaxation, and inner fulfillment, they can navigate life's challenges with a
little more ease. Yoga at an early age encourages self-esteem and body awareness with a physical activity that's noncompetitive.
Fostering cooperation and compassion—instead of opposition—is a great gift to give our children.

Mindfulness Meditation... the Essentials a 6 week course...call for inquiry...
place around you. Neither is your mind asleep, dreaming, or fantasizing. Instead, it is clear, relaxed, and inwardly focused. There is
nothing difficult or strenuous about creating this inner attention. This 6 week workshop will provide you with clear, step-by-step
instructions on how to still the mind and calm the body. You will learn how to personalize your practice and be given easy was to
incorporate meditation into your everyday life. Studies have confirmed these simple techniques lead to the "relaxation response,"
which promotes reductions in heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen consumption and muscle tension, as well as an
improvement in immunity. The relaxation response works much like pushing a "reset" button, enabling your body to return to a state
of equanimity...

PARTNER/Couples YOGA - OPEN Level
Bring a friend, husband, wife, girlfriend or family member...& join us for an afternoon of fun...exploring the union of yoga...Your
partner can be anyone who shares your interest. Finding that person can be as simple as looking to the relationships that enrich your
life: your child, a caring friend, your intimate partner. In every partnership you will discover complementary aspects of balance,
flexibility, strength, and gentleness, while revealing the qualities that create communication, trust, intimacy, and union.
Partner yoga has evolved from a broad spectrum of shared experiences. Every encounter, hilarious or holy, awkward or divine, is a
precious exchange, a constant reminder of what is real…
Experience techniques to deepen your practice & your experience of Yoga with a friend. This is a good time to share with the one you
love some practical and ancient tools to enhance your living. All enveloped in the gentle web of inspirational music and with good
intentions, this class will include deep breath cleansing techniques, assisted asana openers, Thai massage, and helpful language to
open the mind and heart.

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Preparing for Baby...A YOGA Practice- Strengthen and relax your body, ease your mind and connect with your baby in a safe
and supportive environment. Yoga during pregnancy helps build strength & develop balance and coordination; increases circulation,
while promoting relaxation bringing you a renewed vitality. Practicing this ancient healing art improves peace of mind and an overall
sense of harmony. Appropriate for those 13 wks and beyond..

Restore, Renew, Rejuvenate...a gentle meditative yoga practice...All Levels
Apply the yogic principle of Ahimsa (compassion) to yourself by taking Lakshmi Devi's gentle, restorative yoga class. Give yourself the
opportunity to slow down and breathe, stretch, and tune into your body. The class includes therapeutic postures for problems caused
by stress – such as neck and shoulder tension and lower back pain – and guided visualization to help calm and refresh you. In general,
restorative poses are for those times when you feel weak, fatigued, or stressed from your daily activities. They are especially
beneficial for the times before, during, and after major life events: death of a loved one, change of job or residence, marriage,
divorce, major holidays, and vacations. In addition, you can practice the poses when ill, or recovering from illness or injury..

Scoliosis and a Yoga Practice...
Yoga sequences that focus on the six major areas of the body important in creating proper alignment; postures that lengthen and
strengthen the muscles supporting the spine and helping to minimize further curvature; Breathing practices incorporated throughout
aids in stretching the intercostals; increasing lung capacity and subtleness which assists in decreasing pain and relieving tightness.
Specific Alignment Cues create structural awareness ultimately improving one's posture. As one becomes more aware of imbalances
throughout the body and begin to accept where they are in the present moment, one can begin to correctly re-align the body.