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Mission Statement: Julia Harrer, founder of "Yoga in the Trees," will guide you to create an internal view of self that is full of curiosity. Through this open lens of self, you are provided the space to investigate the physical body in a judgement free zone, and the opportunity to nurture the child within toward wellness in the present. From this safe and inquisitive place, you can shine your light within for physical benefits, as well as, for your subtle, emotional well being. You will access this conduit of curious investigation through Hatha Yoga Techniques, such as breathwork, physical asanas, and meditation.
Come enjoy the many benefits of Yoga, of "unionizing" the body, mind, and spirit.
Julia offers private, semi-private, and class sessions.
ANNOUNCING:
Julia is now a CERTIFIED PRENATAL YOGA INSTRUCTOR &
REIKI PRACTITIONER and would love to help you on your wellness journey.
Please click "Classes" page
for class information and times.
Please call: 914.523.0941
for more information on services and classes offered.
Pain relief: Yoga can ease pain. Studies have shown that practicing yoga asanas (postures), meditation or a combination of the two, reduced pain for people with conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, auto-immune diseases and hypertension as well as arthritis, back and neck pain and other chronic conditions.
SELF TRANSFORMATION:
When the asanas are combined with breath and presence of mind, your self-awareness can be intensified. The process of looking inward is aimed at helping you to see negative patterns in your behavior, your life or those around you; once you recognize your own habits, you can work toward making positive changes. This may take place in one or various parts of your life, such as your diet, lifestyle habits or ways of relating to others.
Julia is also certified to guide you with Juicing to integrate more plant foods into your diet.
Cardiovascular conditioning: Even a gentle yoga practice can provide cardiovascular benefits by lowering resting heart rate, increasing endurance and improving oxygen uptake during exercise.
Better breathing: Yoga includes breathing practices known as pranayama, which can be effective for reducing our stress response, improving lung function and encouraging relaxation. Many pranayamas emphasize slowing down and deepening the breath, which activates the body’s parasympathetic system, or relaxation response. By changing our pattern of breathing, we can significantly affect our body’s experience of and response to stress. This may be one of the most profound lessons we can learn from our yoga practice.
Increased strength: Yoga asanas use every muscle in the body, increasing strength literally from head to toe. A regular yoga practice can also relieve muscular tension throughout the whole body.
Flexibility: Yoga can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion. Over time, the ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen, increasing elasticity.
Stress relief: The practice of yoga is well-demonstrated to reduce the physical effects of stress on the body. The body responds to stress through a fight-or-flight response, which is a combination of the sympathetic nervous system and hormonal pathways activating, releasing cortisol – the stress hormone – from the adrenal glands. Cortisol is often used to measure the stress response. Yoga practice has been demonstrated to reduce the levels of cortisol. Most yoga classes end with savasana, a relaxation pose, which further reduces the experience of stress.
Per "Yoga Alliance," the Benefits of Yoga are:
Weight management: While most of the evidence for the effects of yoga on weight loss is anecdotal or experiential, yoga teachers, students and practitioners across the country find that yoga helps to support weight loss. Many teachers specialize in yoga programs to promote weight management and find that even gentle yoga practices help support weight loss. People do not have to practice the most vigorous forms of yoga to lose weight. Yoga encourages development of a positive self-image, as more attention is paid to nutrition and the body as a whole. A study from the Journal of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine found that regular yoga practice was associated with less age-related weight gain. The lifestyle study of 15,500 adults in their 50’s covered 10 years of participants’ weight history, physical activity, medical history and diet.
Improved circulation: Yoga helps to improve circulation by efficiently moving oxygenated blood to the body’s cells.
Inner peace: The meditative effects of a consistent yoga practice help many cultivate inner peace and calm.
Presence: Yoga connects us with the present moment. The more we practice, the more aware we become of our surroundings and the world around us. It opens the way to improved concentration, coordination, reaction time and memory.
WORKSHOP:
"Dance Yo' cha-cha-chakras!"
SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2024
time: 6:30PM-7:45PM
cost: DONATION $25, PROCEEDS GO TO ANN'S PLACE IN DANBURY, CT
ASANAS:
The poses practiced in Hatha yoga are named for several groups, including animals, plants, birds and structures. Each pose, along with its corresponding name, has a symbolic meaning. For example, Mountain pose -- in which you stand tall with your feet together and your hands usually in prayer position in front of your heart -- represents something insurmountable, strong and steady. When you practice Mountain pose, you can invoke the meaning by allowing yourself to feel strong and steady. The poses put us in positions, like in life, where we may be challenged to find the ease of the breath, peace of mind, and our balance.
WHAT IS HATHA YOGA?:
The term "Hatha" refers to the physical practice of yoga -- the postures and poses, also called asanas. Hatha means "willful" or "force," according to "Yoga Journal." It is translated as “Ha,” which means sun, and “Tha,” meaning moon; so Hatha becomes balanced by uniting opposites. It is believed in many yoga traditions that energy that is stuck in some way can lead to both mental and physical diseases. The physical practice serves to strengthen your muscles, increase flexibility and open the various channels in your body to allow energy to freely flow, connecting mind, body, and breath.