Hatha Yoga:

  Hatha Yoga, or the yoga of the physical body is the foundation of the yoga program at Solis. Individual needs of the students will be assessed and the teachers will adjust to the needs of the students. The primary focus in these classes will be on poses to build strength, flexibility and balance. Some classes may include more attention to the detail of alignment and restrictions within the body with the teacher incorporating the use of props. Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket. Yoga supplies include mats, blankets, straps, blocks and bolsters can be purchased at Solis Wellness.

Ashtanga Yoga:

 Ashtanga Yoga is a vigorous form of postures linked together is a traditional sequence flowing with the breath. It may be considered a method of staying physically fit or to travel the path of exploration of spirituality. Both paths contribute to the restorative nature of the practice. Either way, there is only one way to reap the benefits: Practice!

Vinyasa:

  Vinyasa is a term that covers a broad range of yoga classes. The word Vinyasa means “breath-synchronized movement.” In other words, the teacher will instruct you to move from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. This technique is sometimes also called Vinyasa Flow, or just Flow because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance.

Meditation:

Meditation is a natural process of withdrawing attention from external conditions and directing it inward to a chosen focus of concentration.

The beneficial side-benefits of regular meditation practice have been widely reported in a variety of secular news magazines and newspapers. These can include stress reduction, strengthening of the body's immune system, better organized thought processes, improved powers of concentration, enhanced powers of memory, refinement and enlivening of the nervous system, awakening of regenerative energies, slowing of biologic aging processes, development of the capacities of the brain to process perceptions and states of consciousness, and orderly functioning of the body's organs, glands, and systems. For these reasons, regular meditation practice is now increasingly recommended by many physicians and other health practitioners.

Ayurveda:

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that means “the science of life and longevity”.  It is a 5000 year old healing system from India.

Ayurveda is the art of daily conscious living in harmony with the laws of nature.  It provides guidelines on ideal daily and seasonal routines, diet, behavior, and the proper use of the senses.

Health, according to Ayurveda, is defined to be more then the absence of disease.  It is a dynamic state of energy balance and integration of body, mind, and spirit.  Nothing exists in isolation.

What is an Ayurvedic Cleanse?

An Ayurvedic cleanse is an opportunity to cleanse the body/ mind system of accumulated toxins, (ama.) Ama accumulates as a result of our inability to digest and process what is happening in our mind and body. Ama accumulates in the body/ mind system from many sources including the environment, the food we eat, our experiences and the information we process.

Why Do a Cleanse?

At the time of seasonal change (transition), our bodies can be more susceptible to imbalance.  The accumulated toxicity (ama) in the body/mind system can be aggravated during transitions, potentially providing symptoms of health imbalance.  One way to heal the imbalances is to release some or all of the toxicity build-up by cleansing the body/mind system.  Fall and spring are recommended as a minimum.

What Does a Cleanse Involve?

A cleanse involves giving the body/mind system a time to rest, cleanse and rejuvenate. The cleanse starts with preparing the body/mind system for releasing the ama by completing three days of internal oleation, (ingest oil). The next three days involve eating a specific diet to rest the digestive system and enhance the release of toxins. Ayurveda does not recommend fasting for the body/mind as it sets up a deprivation scenario.  Instead, a mono-diet (one food) of kitchari (an easy to digest dish of spices, rice, and split mung beans) is used for cleansing so that consistent energy is maintained while the working systems within the body get to rest.

Maintaining a peaceful, restful environment during the cleanse period is highly recommended as well.

Yoga, meditation and meridian tapping continue to enhance the cleansing experience and the integration of the body/mind system.

Ayurveda requires that we take complete responsibility for our own bodies as well as the thoughts that comprise our minds.  We still can and want to accept help from knowledgeable people.  However, once we take complete ownership of our own body and mind, then we have the option of making changes towards healing.