Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga is a five-thousand-year-old practice designed to restore body imbalances and maintain health. It is just one of eight branches in yogic philosophy.   All forms of physical yoga are Hatha.  Ha means sun or masculine principle and Tha means moon, or feminine principle.  Together Hatha is a harmonious merging  of two opposites.   Yoga means yoke, union and integration.  By “yoking” or focusing your attention through applied effort of pranayama (breath control), meditation (mindfulness relaxation) and exercise (postures), you will develop a balanced and healthy mind-body connection.  At its  core, Hatha Yoga creates freedom and joy through discipline.

Hatha Yoga is a noncompetitive form of exercise. Therefore, it’s important to focus on your own practice in group settings and trust your inner guidance on how deep to stretch or if you need a modification. If there are any asanas (postures) that are uncomfortable or awkward, please ask for assistance. There are adaptions and modifications for all postures, so everyone can perform a variation and receive the benefit of yoga. 

Dahlia is trained in classical Hatha  Yoga postures as well as  SATYA (Somatic Awareness Training for Yoga Attunement),  Vinyasa (linking postures together with  movement and breath) and Iyengar (emphasis on technical alignment using props and  modifications).   

This unique medley of training coupled with over 25 years teaching and practice, creates a special ability to work with a  wide range of clients and needs.  

• Improves balance and coordination.
• Releases tension and anxiety.
• Strengthens and tones muscles
• Greater flexibility and range of motion.
• Lifts spirits and promotes optimism.
• Improves posture and self confidence.
• Nourishes joints and connective tissues.
• Boosts concentration and awareness.
• Develops strength and flexibility at the same time.
• Aids in weight loss and lean muscle mass.