Hello Fellow Yoga Lovers!
This page is where I keep you in the loop about events, schedules, fees, and other stretchy happenings. Keep an eye on it, as I will be refreshing it frequently with news and general yoga musings. Nameste, Emily.

SCHEDULE Winter 2012


Sunday

Time: 10:30-11:50am 4:00-5:15pm
Type: Vinyasa Vinyasa/Power
Location: Unity Yoga Semperviva Yoga/ Kits

Monday

Time: 8:15-9:15pm
Type: Power
Location: S Granville YYOGA


Tuesday

Time: 8:15-9:15am 2:00-3:15pm 6:30-7:50pm
Type: Power Power Vinyasa
Location: Kits YYoga Yaletown YYoga Unity Yoga

Wednesday

Time: 8:15-9:15pm
Type: Power
Location: S Granville YYOGA

Thursday

Time: 8:15-9:15am 2:00-3:15pm 5:00-6:20pm
Type: Power Power Vinyasa
Location: Kits YYoga Yaletown YYoga Unity Yoga


Saturday

Time: 10:30-11:45am 12:00-1:00pm 7:00-8:15pm
Type: Flow Power Flow
Location: Kits Beach YYoga




HOME STUDIO FEES

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Group Drop In: $12/1.5 hrs
Privates: By Consultation

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Why Yoga Continues to Blow My Mind!

Trying to teach yourself anatomy is really impossible. However, my "Key Poses of Hatha Yoga" book makes it easy... and this is starting to sound like a commercial. No but really, it's actually making me excited about bones and muscles.
Look what I learned today!
If a muscle is first used, at a really early age, (ex. the psoas is first used, when an 8 month old sits up, for the first time) the brain recognizes that the muscle will be used a lot in life. Therefore, it labels it as an '"unconscious muscle", to conserve energy.
Yoga however, works to place new demands on the body and brain. By performing asana, these once unconscious, almost numb, muscles are brought back to awareness. This new consciousness eventually creates a stronger inner knowing, and body clairvoyance.
Don't lose me, there's more.
Ok, so the nervous system assigns and divides brain power based on need. For example, the hands and feet have a higher representation in the brain, because it needs a higher level of conscious movement. The amount of power set aside to the thumb is greater then the entire pelvic region. Makes sense, as this area (2rd chakra) can feel foreign and hard to access. Neurons can't be increased for muscle groups, but can be moved around! This is where yoga steps in, to bring movement, body consciousness, deep meditation and awakening!
Is this cool, or am I just a HUGE loser?

Please feel free to shed more light on the topic

1 comment:

  1. this is pretty cool :)
    You rock, thanks for explaining this in class today!
    -N

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