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History of this lineage.

You really have to go back to the roots of Indian culture to find the history of this form. Though it is a distant relative of the classic Indian posture sequences of Mysore, the basis of most Power Yoga sequences comes from one man: Krishnamacharya.

Though there is some controversy over the posture sequences, it is said they were written on grape leaves hundreds of years ago. The bottom line is Krishnamacharya taught B.K.S Iyengar as well as some of the teachers I studied with: B.N.S Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois of Mysore India then Brought to the west by western teachers which will remain nameless in this site at this time as it is still unclear who exactly was the one responsible. Tim Miller is the one that I know was one of the first if not the first certified teacher of Ashtanga.

Why I choose to teach “Power” Yoga.

I have studied Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Iyengar, Bikram, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga etc.... Power Yoga is one of the most scientifically based forms of Yoga that exists. It is not superstitious or overly religious, and it is an outstanding exercise regimen and makes you feel great. Yoga in all forms serves a purpose -- but personally speaking, I prefer to combine a workout and a spiritual practice all in one. I need to sweat and I only have a certain amount of time to devote daily to a practice, fitness or otherewise. Why not have it all?

 

Our Blend of Yoga:

The focus here is not "do because that is the way my teacher taught me”. Every aspect of the class sequences and postures has been studied from an anatomical viewpoint. If I find a pose that I (or one of my Doctors/students) feel is wrong, I omit the pose. From what authority do I speak? I have been practicing Yoga for over twenty years and teaching for over twelve. My study of the human body is not just from books and medical journals but also from the fact that I lead an active lifestyle, and have injured many parts of my body from activities such as Kitesurfing and Rockclimbing. I have consistently healed these injuries through Yoga. Experience is my main teacher. I am a Yoga teacher, that is all I do.

 

I have assisted in healing people who have been shot through the heart, broken bones, pre and post-natal moms, professional athletes, dislocated shoulders etc...My students range from doctors to construction workers, Yoga teachers to truck drivers, ballet dancers, acrobats, etc.

 

The Gong Experience
At the end of every class we do a very intense Gong Meditation. The best way to describe it is blissfull. You lay down for ten minutes while the teacher plays a large symphonic gong. The sound resonates through your entire body and just clears out any remnants of tension or stress. It is the type of thing that you really have to experience. It is the best tool I have found for people that have difficulty meditating. It is almost an induced meditation. The sound is so powerful that you almost cant avoid being in deep meditation.

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