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YO G A J O U R N E Y H A N D B O O K
YOGA EXPLORATION
Yoga to Us...........................................................06
Our Yoga Journeys - Juliana............................08
Our Yoga Journeys - Mark.................................10
The Eight Limbs of Yoga....................................12
Prana.....................................................................14
4 YOGA
Your EnergyEXPLORATION
Channels.......................................16
Pranayama...........................................................18
Yoga to Us ..................................................... 06
Mudras.................................................................26
Our Yoga Journeys - Juliana ...................... 08
The Yoga
Our Yoga Journeys
Diet......................................................28
- Mark .......................... 10
Common
The Types of
Eight Limbs of Yoga...................................30
Yoga ............................ 12
Hatha
Prana Yoga....................................................30
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Ashtanga
Your Yoga..............................................32
Energy Channels ................................ 16
Yin Yoga..........................................................34
Pranayama ................................................... 18
Vinyasa
Mudras Yoga.................................................36
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CONTENTS
TheYoga
YogaNidra.....................................................38
Diet ............................................... 28
Meditation.....................................................40
Common Types of Yoga ............................. 30
Boho Beautiful
Hatha Variations................................42
Yoga .............................................. 30
Morning Yoga................................................42
Ashtanga Yoga ........................................ 32
Evening/Bedtime
Yin Yoga................................43
Yoga .................................................... 32
Yoga Workouts/Cardio................................44
Vinyasa Yoga ........................................... 33
Yin Fusion.......................................................45
Yoga Nidra ............................................... 34
DISCL AIMER Beginner Yoga...............................................46
Glossary......................................................... 36
No part of this book may be reproduced in any format without permission unless its sole intent is to
help make the world a better place in anyway whatsoever.
Advanced
Credits Yoga..............................................47
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The ideas, concepts, and opinions expressed in the Boho Beautiful Yoga Handbook are intended to be
Power Yoga....................................................48
used for educational purposes only. The Boho Beautiful Yoga Handbook is sold with the understanding
Yogalates........................................................49
that authors and publisher are not rendering medical advice of any kind, nor intended to replace
medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness, or injury. It is
Restorative Yoga..........................................50
imperative that before beginning any diet or exercise program, including any aspect of a plant-based
diet, you receive full medical clearance from a licensed physician. Authors and publisher claim no Prenatal Yoga................................................51
responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused
directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the material in the Boho Glossary...............................................................52
Beautiful Yoga Handbook.
Credits.................................................................55
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Yoga Exploration
YOGA
EXPLORATION
4 BOHO BEAUTIFUL YOGA HANDBOOK 5
Yoga Exploration
YOGA TO US
In this day and age where yoga and the healthy living lifestyle has become so popular and
mainstream, we sometimes catch ourselves searching to put us and all that we do into a
compartment. Where do we fit in? Why do we even have to fit in? In a world where people
judge each other and themselves based on the tittle they carry, the teacher they study with,
or the amount of followers they have, it’s hard to find a definition for what “we are”.
The world of social media, and e-commerce platforms, has definitely turned something that
we loved to do in our spare time, now into a full time career, and everyday we see that as
nothing greater then a blessing, but again is this what yoga is to us? No, it’s not.
This is just the secondary portion of what we do in order to sustain our life. Just like each and
every person out there gets up every morning to do what they have to do in order to sustain
and take care of their life and those around them. So no, even Boho Beautiful isn’t what the
idea of yoga is to us.
Yoga to us is the moment where we allow the worldly noise to stop, to disappear. To take a
breath and realize of how interconnected each and every sentient being is on this planet. To
understand that living with compassion asks more of us than simply demanding ourselves to
step onto a mat once a day.
Yoga to us is:
Kindness
Compassion
Equanimity
Equality
Love
To us it is a teacher of these morals which guide us through this existence of time. Because
To be a student on and off the mat. A student of life. Constantly learning how to be and become
each and everyone of us came here with a purpose.
all that we’ve been brought here to do.
To share this love.
To love, to be kind, and to share true compassion with each and every soul we encounter.
To share this energy of connection that is lacking in this society these days.
So to us, in our life, we step away from the yoga culture “right or wrongs”, the credentials,
To share the idea that no one is alone in this world…and that even outside of our differences,
and the yoga certificates, because we find that focusing on these components only causes
we can look into each other’s eyes and reach out our hand to say “I’m here…with you”. Part of
more separation, cliqueness, and judgment. We simply look at yoga and see a true union of
this human family, on one Earth, going through our own experiences of joy and pain.
our mind and body, which then awakens the spirit to understand that this body is simply a
So to us yoga is a way of life. It is not a religion, a club, or even our aesthetically pleasing beautiful vessel through which we experience all that this existence we call human being has
videos. It is beyond that…it is so much deeper than this external world. It teaches us how to blessed us with.
open our heart and our mind to experience this life in the most authentic way to us.
There are moments in my life where I take the opportunity to reflect. To look back at a journey
I went slow.
that has brought me to where I am today. I think it is extremely important that we all make the
I opened myself to an idea that I had never even thought about…self-love.
effort to find the space to do this once in a while.
Through a long career in athletics all I ever knew and was told was that I wasn’t enough. That
The first time I stepped onto a yoga mat, it was for the purpose of healing my body and my
I should be better, stronger, more flexible, more this and more that. This was engraved in my
pain. I was a 16-year-old girl that had been physically contorting herself since the age of 7
brain and kept pushing me beyond my limits.
through a professional rhythmic gymnastics career that had a serious toll on me. I was injured.
And it took me further than expected… but with a cost.
For me it wasn’t about learning physical alignment, or mastering human body pretzel shapes,
it was simply about understanding how to be still.
Each time I step on my personal mat, I go into a mode of discovery and self-exploration.
Of disconnection and reconnection. Of self-acceptance no matter what the outside world is
screaming back at me.
Yoga has become the leading center of my life on and off the mat. A practice of compassion to
myself, and towards other human and non-human fellow citizens of this Earth.
It is everything that fuels all that I am and stand for, and the exciting part is that I feel like it’s
only the beginning.
May we always be guided by the divinity within us that is here to show us the path to true love of
our own selves.
Juliana
OUR YOGA JOURNEYS accountable to a standard that I never created. Even the most beautiful of creative endeavours
like music… we still find a way to put a kid on stage and give them a grade after their performance,
or to judge the value by results like record sales and other such nonsense.
I have never before given much consideration or really publicly discussed the experience of being
a man and being completely dedicated to my yoga practice. In the west, Yoga has historically and It wasn’t easy, but once I caught my first conscious moment of just “being”.
continues to be pushed towards us as a predominant female practice, yet strangely at the same Well, it was like a lifelong weight was being lifted off my shoulders.
time most of the infamous “gurus” and originators of modern yoga like Krishnamacharya and And it felt liberating.
his students who caused the resurgence of yoga, were too indeed men as well (something in my And it sparked this flame that to this day carries the most valuable journey inward.
opinion that needs to change, but is a necessary discussion for another time).
Yoga is the acknowledgment of our oneness, the universal all, and a pathway for each of us to
It’s not awkward to me at all though, after all it is my practice so I’m very used to it. But it’s strange converse with it.
how both the lack of equal representation as well as the discussion of how men who practice
yoga feel about being yogis are basically taboo. My immediate intuition whispers that it is simply It is the ability to learn how to quiet all the noise, and find the eventual realization that the
a symptom of our cultures patriarchal definition of “manhood”… i.e., that it’s “for girls”. But again mind and body are already one… and all we have to do is simply step out of the way.
something to talk about later, as me being a man is only the frame work and aesthetic to my
Mark
story…and something I hope other men reading this or the men in the lives of women reading
this take a moment to consider. Because my yoga journey, like all yoga journeys, is completely
personal. And somehow in my personhood to me, I am not a man, nor a yogi, or a videographer,
or any of the labels we all love to lather ourselves in… because at my origin, I have discovered that
I am just that and that alone… me.
And “yoga to me” was first and foremost figuring that idea out. And for the rest of time on my mat,
I suppose, I will learn to find my peace with the next Yogic question that naturally follows suit -
“well then if I am just me, then who am I?”.
Yoga started for me as a cure. From suffering. After a knee surgery. One with an extremely slow
recovery, but which was a blessing because it created a greater necessity for this cure.
And I hated yoga at first. I was terrible at it. I couldn’t do anything right, I was uncoordinated, and
I was so inflexible it’s awkward to think about.
Now this idea was intensely foreign to me. Because it also allowed me to realize that throughout
my entire life, everything I have ever done has been judged. Good or bad. Pass or fail. Great or OK.
created the first written recordings of Yoga in his Yoga Sutras. In the Yoga Sutras, he outlined our teachers and inspirations.
what is known today as the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Each limb, when practiced and followed • ISHVARA PRANIDHANA - DEVOTION & SURRENDER. The dedication,
consistently throughout one’s life, is said to help the process of purifying the body and mind. devotion, and surrender to the universal energy of life. To allow yourself to surrender to
something that you understand to be greater than yourself.
The Eight Limbs Of Yoga are broken down into the following order:
2. NIYAMAS - Inner observations and awareness to make sure 7. DHYANA - Meditation. State of the mind in which the object
that once we begin to purify the body and mind, we do not of concentration is held for a long time without any interruptions
pollute it again. from thoughts or external factors.
These observances help us maintain a positive environment in which to grow, and they give
8. SAMADHI - State of oneness. When the object of
us the self-discipline and inner-strength necessary to progress along the path of yoga. concentration ceases to exist separately, but fills the entire
mind. Considered as the final stage in which complete unity
• SAUCHA - PURITY . The practice of yoga, pranayama, and meditation to cleanse
with the divine is reached. When the entire mind has become
unionized with all things, or one form with totality.
Prana is the energy that lies within the body and makes up the
mind-body complex.
Although some may see prana closely related to the air we breathe,
prana is more subtle than air or oxygen and has a much deeper
contribution.
Within traditional yogic teachings, it is said that surrounding and permeating the ‘physical
body’ is an ‘energy body’ known as the ‘pranic layer’. Within this ‘pranic layer’, prana flows in
fixed pathways known as your astral nerve tubes which are also known as ‘Nadis’.
According to the yogic theory, there are approximately 72,000 nadis in the body. The most
important three nadis are called Susumna, Ida, and Pingala.
IDA is the energy channel located along the left side of the body. Representing our feminine
energy. Fluid moon energy, cool and creative. It governs the right hemisphere of the brain.
PINGALA - Energy channel located along the right side of the body. Represents our masculine
energy. Sun energy, hot and logical. It governs the left hemisphere of the brain.
SUSUMNA is considered to be the astrals body’s counterpart to the spinal cord. The
counterpoint that the Ida and Pingala intersect seven times throughout between the top
bottom of your spine and top of your skull.
As mentioned above, the energetic frequency of the Ida and Pingala (masculine and feminine)
sides intersect at the main central channel, Susumna. These points of intersection are known
as our chakras. The first six chakras lead upward along the Susumna to the final and main
destination, the Sahasrara chakra, which is located along the crown of the head.
The chakras are storage places for both subtle and vital energy, and each come with specific
tones of awareness, characteristics, and bliss.
Below is a beautiful image that demonstrates the chakras in the body, their locations, and the
effect that they play on our human experience in this life.
THE ANAHATA
(Heart)
SEVEN CHAKRAS Love
SAHASRARA MANIPURA
(Crown) (Solar Plexus)
Spiritual Power
AJNA SWADHISTHANA
(Third Eye) (Sacral)
Perception Sex
VISHUDDHA MULADHARA
(Throat) (Root)
Expression Survival
1. Begin by closing the right nostril with your thumb, inhale into your left nostril while
counting from 1 to 5…
2. Then close the left nostril with your ring finger, lift your thumb and open the right nostril
and exhale counting again 1 to 5.
3. Then keeping the right nostril open and left closed, slowly inhale for five more seconds
block the nostril with your thumb again, lift your ring finger from your left and
exhale again.
4. Repeat inhaling and exhaling out of each nostril. One inhale and exhale out of both
nostrils counts as one round.
5. Practice for 5-10 rounds.
PRECAUTIONS :
• Do not force the breath in any way
• Make sure to practice sitting down in case of dizziness
• Be careful not to speed up the counting during the exhalation to compensate for the
shortage of breath
• At any sign of discomfort, reduce the count
KAPALA = Forehead
BHATI = Shining light
To begin practicing the Breath Of Fire, you want to start with bursts of 10 or 20.
1. Keep the neck, head, and spine in one straight line. Gently close your eyes.
2. Inhale through both nostrils, expanding the belly.
3. Exhale through the nose with a short burst and forceful contraction of the
abdomen, but do not strain..
4. Do not inhale between burst by breathing in, however allow the natural
small sip of air to re-enter the passage way each time you relax your
abdomen between bursts.
5. Remember, that the rapid breathing in this exercise comes from the
abdomen not the chest.
6. Start with bursts of 10 or 20 per round and increase the number of
respirations as your abdominal muscles get stronger.
PRECAUTIONS:
• Not recommended to do during pregnancy or menstrual period
• Do not practice if you suffer from heart problems, high blood pressure,
vertigo, or epilepsy.
• Make sure you are seated.
• If you begin to feel dizzy, stop the practice and sit quietly for some time
until the sensation has passed, and then begin again with less force and
more awareness.
1. Breathe in a full breath and then constrict the back of the throat, similar
to the constriction made when speaking in a whisper.
2. As you exhale, keep your lips closed and make an ocean like sound
in the back of your throat as you slowly release the air through your
nasal passage way. Inhalation and exhalation should be long, deep,
and controlled.
3. Once all the air has left your lungs, inhale deeply and exhale again for
another breath.
4. Begin with 10 breaths. Over time you can use Ujjayi throughout your
entire Ashtanga or Vinyasa practice.
PRE-CAUTIONS:
• Do not contract the facial muscles. Relax the face as much as possible.
• Do not contract the throat too tightly.
The nadis and chakras constantly radiate prana, which are always naturally departing our
bodies to then leave into the external world. However, by creating a type of “barrier” within
the body, which can be the hand gesture of a mudra, it is said that this action or position
allows the energy to stay and be redirected within.
The hand mudras examples below are meditative mudras, which redirect the prana emitted
by the hands and fingers back into the body. There are many other mudras and we encourage
you to explore them deeply in your own practice as well.
Fold the index fingers so that they touch the inside root of the
thumbs. Straighten the other three fingers of each hand while
keeping them relaxed so they can stay slightly apart. Place the
hands on the knees with the palms facing down.
It is said that the index finger represents your individual consciousness and the thumb
represents the universal consciousness. Through the connection of these two fingers
together, it represents the unity of the self with the Universe.
2. CHIN MUDRA
(THE GESTURE OF CONSCIOUSNESS) We have always found that whenever we seek more guidance and support from the
“higher energy”, placing the hands in Chin Mudra with fingers pointing upward brings a
Performed in the same way as Jnana Mudra, except the palms of the sense of openness and receptiveness.
hands are facing upwards, with the backs of the hands resting on
the knees. Whenever we feel like we need more grounding and stability in life, placing the hands
in Jnana Mudra and pointing the fingers to the Earth, brings a deeper sense of calm,
awareness, and grounding.
As we enter into a yogic journey, following a pure (ethical) vegetarian/vegan diet facilitates the 4. Soda pop and artificial fruit juices
development of Sattva. Sattva is awareness, connection, and peace with all sentient beings. 3. Dairy products
Yogis believe that food is our first interaction with the world around us, and so to consume 4. Fried foods
food with a sense of love will in return affect all of our other aspects in life. 5. Canned foods
6. White flour
The basis of Sattva is the concept of ahimsa (non-harming). The Sattvic diet is conductive for 7. White sugar
the practice of yoga and the development of the mind. It consists of pure ingredients that are 8. Garlic, onions, spicy foods
light in nature, in order to not disturb the mind. This type of diet avoids any foods that involve 9. Microwaved foods
the killing or harming of animals. A Sattvic diet also encourages to consume food which is 10. Alcohol, tobacco, stimulants
naturally grown and harmonious with nature. 11. Foods that are genetically modified
In addition, Sattvic food should be prepared with pure love and positive intention. In eating
Try to not consume your food in a rushed or a disturbed environment.
this type of yogic diet, we are increasing our pranic energy and calling inward a higher state
of consciousness.
We have also included a list of food that we recommend you avoid to make sure you are
continuing to increase your own energetic frequency.
1. All Fruits
2. All vegetables (except onions & garlic)
3. Whole grains (oats, brown rice, quinoa, barley, buckwheat etc.)
4. Tofu, beans, aduki beans, mung beans, tempeh, chickpeas, lentils, edamame,
and other legumes.
5. Olive oil, sesame oil, avocado oil, other plant based oils
6. Nuts and seeds (unsalted)
7. Natural, raw sugar, maple syrup, agave syrup
8. Herbal teas
9. Assortment of natural spices i.e., cinnamon, cardamom, mint, basil, turmeric, ginger,
cumin, fennel.
10. Natural superfoods (chia seeds, hemp hearts, flaxseeds, maca powder, spirulina
chorella, moringa, healing mushrooms- reishi, chaga, lions mane, etc. )
OF YOGA
H AT H A YO G A
Hatha yoga is the one of the many different practices that we can embrace within our
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journey to deepen our state of peacefulness. It is a gentler paced practice of asanas (yoga YO G A : H AT H A C L A S S
postures) which are designed to align the body muscles, bones, and tissues in order to
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prepare for deeper inner mindfulness and meditation. One of the great benefits of Hatha
yoga is that it stimulates and opens up many of the energy channels in the body which
creates a deeper sense of balance, presence, and consciousness.
The word “Hatha” is a combination of two different energy components. It derives from the
Sanskrit words:
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HA - Meaning “sun” and represents action & heat. This masculine energy is found in the
Pingala Nadi, which is situated in the right hand side of the body and interacts with the left
hand side of the brain.
THA - Meaning Moon and represents cool & stillness. This feminine energy is found in the
Ida Nadi, which is situated in the left hand side of the body and interacts with the right
hemisphere of the brain.
As we practice Hatha yoga through different sets of asanas and pranayamas, we practice E A SY YO G A TO R E L I E V E
with the intention of bringing harmony and union within the masculine and feminine
STIFFNESS & STRESS:
energy levels. This union between the sun and the moon creates a feeling of balance
and harmony within the body and mind connection of our being.
W E LC O M E YO G A I N TO
YO U R L I F E
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Ashtanga Yoga is one of the most structured and “disciplined” styles of yoga. It is designed
to follow a strategic set of asanas in a specific order practiced repetitively in the same
structure each time.
There are six types of Ashtanga series: Primary, Intermediate, and four types of Advanced.
U LT I M AT E YO G A
Each series must be mastered by the student before they can proceed to the next.
WO R KO U T:
The Ashtanga Primary Series was first originally developed by Sri K Pattabhi Jois who
studied under the father of modern yoga Sri Krishnamacharya. A S H TA N G A I N S P I R E D
I N T E R M E D I AT E C L A S S
The basis of Ashtanga yoga consist of 4 specific key elements:
1. VINYASA Using breath synchronized with movement which creates the link that binds all
of the asanas together in the series.
2. UJJAYI BREATH The sound of the breath through this pranayama technique becomes the
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3. BANDHAS Means to “lock” or “to bind”. This technique is applied during asana practice to
help protect the body physically and to connect the mind in a deeper way.
4. DRISHTI Holding a specific point of sight or gaze to focus the mind during asana practice,
blocking out any outside perceived distractions, and assisting in maintaining a physical balance.
YO G A TO A DVA N C E
YO U R P R AC T I C E :
B E A U T I F U L A S H TA N G A
I N S P I R E D F LOW
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Yin Yoga is a slow paced yoga practice that targets the connective tissues of the body. This
includes the ligaments, bones, and joints that are not regularly targeted during more active
styles of asana practice.
This style of yoga is suitable for almost all levels and is a perfect complement to the
dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the
lengthening and contracting of our muscles. Y I N YO G A F O R F U L L
B O DY: U N B E L I E VA B L E
Yin Yoga generally focusses on the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine
DEEP RELEASE
through passive often floor based postures which allow gravity to do the work.
During this style of practice, relaxing into the posture softens the muscles so that the
release of tension and stiffness can begin to move through all the tissues of the focussed
area. Usually each posture is held between two and five minutes, to give the body the
opportunity to release and let go fully into each present posture.
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Y I N YO G A F O R
F L E X I B I L I T Y: T I G H T
HIPS & HAMSTRINGS
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The term “vinyasa” itself, also refers to a specific series of movements that are frequently YO G A F O R F U L L
done between each asana in the Ashtanga Primary Series. Repetition of vinyasas help with B O DY: F E E L G R E AT
the purification of the body through increased circulation and sweating, which then allows
V I N YA S A F LOW
for greater flexibility and a stronger concentration, turning a yoga practice into a moving
meditation.
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TOTA L B O DY YO G A :
YO G A F LOW TO S TA RT
E V E RY DAY P E R F E C T LY
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S A N K A L PA
One of the most effective methods in training and re-training the mind during the practice of
Yoga Nidra is found through the use of a “Sankalpa”. YO G A N I D R A C L A S S
C H O O S I N G YO U R S A N K A L PA
You must choose your Sankalpa very carefully. The wording should be very precise and clear
so that it can easily penetrate into the subconscious mind. Think about an area in your life or
behaviour that you wish to improve. It can be as simple as bringing out more kindness in your
intentions, or more specific such as altering a bad habit or fixing a relationship. Only you
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can choose the right Sankalpa to apply to your practice, as only your sincerity can recognize
what is it that you desire and need to improve upon.
Meditation is one of the 8 Limbs of Yoga (see page 12) and is a state of mind in which
you focus your attention on a single object without interruption. This can be done by
concentrating on your breath, a mantra, or anything you find calming such as a piece of
music or a beautiful image. Meditation is good for everyone regardless of experience. It can
help to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, and increase physical and mental
well-being.
MORNING
In yoga, we use meditation as a tool to bring the mind, body, and spirit unto union, creating M E D I TAT I O N : E X E C U T E
a connecting with our true selves beyond the noise of our thoughts. It is said that when
T H E P E R F E C T DAY
the mind is free from distractions, it can more easily understand the true nature of reality.
Meditation is often practiced as part of a yoga routine, ideally after physical postures are
complete, but it can also be done on its own. If you have never tried meditation before,
guided meditations like the ones below are a great place to start.
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M E D I TAT I O N C L A S S E S
VARIATIONS
Evening or bedtime yoga is a calming variation to help you wind down from the day, quiet
your mind, and prepare for a good night’s sleep. The practice pairs gentle stretching with
breathing exercises and other relaxation techniques such as meditation.
Practices aim to relieve stress and anxiety while opening up areas of the body that may be
M O R N I N G YO G A tight or in pain from long hours sitting at a computer or repeating the same job-related
motions. Evening yoga is beneficial for people of all ages and fitness levels. It can be especially
Morning yoga is one of the best ways to start your day. Even a short morning session on
effective as a natural alternative to pharmaceutical sleep aids for those with insomnia.
your mat will leave you feeling energized, clear headed, and far less stressed about your
to-do list. Morning yoga classes are rooted in hatha-inspired movement and breathing
to connect the mind and body but also include some light vinyasa flows to get your
metabolism going and energy moving.
E V E N I N G / B E DT I M E YO G A C L A S S E S
It’s especially good for people who have a hard time waking up or for anyone who wants to B E DT I M E YO G A TO
set their day up for success by dedicating time to their own health and well-being before R E L A X & U N W I N D : YO G A
anything else. F O R E N D I N G YO U R DAY
P E R F E C T LY
M O R N I N G YO G A C L A S S E S
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M O R N I N G YO G A F LOW:
F U L L B O DY WA K E U P F O R
A P E R F E C T DAY B E DT I M E YO G A TO W I N D
D OW N & WA S H AWAY
STRESS
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M O R N I N G YO G A :
A CUP OF COFFEE
F O R YO U R S O U L
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Yoga workouts/cardio yoga combines Vinyasa flows with exercises such as squats and push- Yin yoga fusion is a variation that combines elements of both yin and yang yoga. It includes
ups to create a challenging, full-body workout. This variation includes poses that are more both slow, passive movements and long pose holds as well as active, flowing sequences.
vigorous and energetic, helping you improve strength, flexibility, and balance. This makes it a good choice for those looking to release tight muscles while benefiting from
a full-body workout.
Yoga workouts also relieve stress and tension by helping you reach the level of exertion
that releases endorphins so you can enjoy that post-workout bliss. Yoga workouts/cardio Yin yoga fusion can help improve flexibility, increase strength, and release stagnant energy.
yoga poses and flows can always be modified so are perfect for the beginner or advanced It is a great choice for those who want to get the benefits of multiple styles of yoga in one
yogi alike. Get your heart rate up and sweat it out without ever leaving your yoga mat. practice, helping you achieve the perfect balance between feeling powerful and at peace.
C A R D I O YO G A : F U L L B O DY Y I N YO G A V I N YA S A
WO R KO U T F O R R E S U LT S FUSION: DEEP RELEASE
Y I N G YA N G YO G A
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YO G A WO R KO U T F O R YO G A F O R F L E X I B I L I T Y &
F U L L B O DY S T R E TC H & S T R E N G T H : LOW E R B O DY &
MOBILITY HIPS RELEASE
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The goal of yoga is to unite the mind, body, and spirit. Beginner yoga is for people taking the Advanced yoga is best for seasoned practitioners, offering a deeper exploration of yoga
first steps on that journey. Practices include gentle poses and breathing exercises that ease asanas and sequences. It is more physically demanding and may include inversions,
the body and mind into a state of relaxed activity, promoting self-awareness. balances, binds, and other advanced postures. The strength, stamina, and concentration
required for advanced practices further nurtures self-awareness as well as physical, mental,
Beginner yoga is especially beneficial for those new or returning to exercise who are and emotional control.
learning where their strength and flexibility limits are or who want to know more about the
yogic path before moving on to more challenging styles. It is also helpful for people with With regular practice, advanced yogis develop a greater understanding of how the body
injuries, chronic pain, anxiety, and stress. and mind work together. Advanced yoga is not for everyone, but if you’ve practiced yoga
regularly and are ready to explore more, advanced classes may be just what you need to
deepen your practice.
B E G I N N E R YO G A C L A S S E S
B E G I N N E R YO G A F O R A DVA N C E D YO G A C L A S S E S
A N YO N E : W E LC O M E YO G A
A DVA N C E D TOTA L
I N TO YO U R L I F E
B O DY YO G A F LOW:
RECONNECTED THROUGH
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BLISS
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E A SY YO G A F O R
BEGINNERS: FEEL GOOD
A DVA N C E D YO G A
YO G A S T R E TC H
WO R KO U T: C H A L L E N G E
YO U R S T R E N G T H
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& BALANCE
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Power yoga is a vigorous and athletic variation that includes many classic poses but with Yogalates is a variation that blends yoga and pilates together into a single mat-based, mind-
an emphasis on strength, stamina, and endurance. Classes often use Vinyasa-style flows but body workout. Core-strengthening pilates exercises are performed before, after, or while
always at a faster pace to provide a challenging workout. holding yoga asanas, improving flexibility, posture, and core stability. If weight loss is your
goal, yogalates is an excellent option as it increases the metabolism, burns calories, and
The goal of power yoga is to raise your heart rate, fatigue your muscles, and increase stimulates fat loss.
endurance head-to-toe. No matter what your fitness level may be, power yoga is a great
way to challenge yourself both physically and mentally. The energetic nature of power yoga While a yogalates practice can be quite challenging, modifications are always available so
can be exhilarating and will leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated. that anyone, regardless of fitness level, can reap the benefits. Lengthen, strengthen, sculpt
and define every muscle in your body while reaching mental clarity and greater confidence.
P OW E R YO G A C L A S S E S YO G A L AT E S C L A S S E S
I N T E R M E D I AT E P OW E R YO G A L AT E S : P I L AT E S YO G A
YO G A : TO N E , S T R E N G T H E N F U S I O N , YO G A WO R KO U T
& C H A L L E N G E YO U R S E L F
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A R M & U P P E R B O DY P I L AT E S YO G A WO R KO U T:
WO R KO U T F O R D E F I N I T I O N TOTA L B O DY WO R KO U T
& STRENGTH F O R C O R E & W E I G H T LO S S
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Restorative yoga is a therapeutic variation that aims to relieve and remedy ailments such Prenatal yoga is a variation created specifically for pregnant women. With poses and flows
as back pain, PMS, and muscle soreness from strenuous activity or a return to exercise after that help the mother-to-be stay fit and relieve common aches and pains, it also prepares
injury or pregnancy. Gentle stretching and breathwork techniques allow the body to relax the body and mind for labor and delivery. Classes typically include breathing exercises,
and safely release tension and stagnant energies, allowing fresh blood flow and prana to gentle stretches, and poses that open the hips and pelvic floor.
circulate into affected muscles, joints, and organs.
Prenatal yoga can create a complete mind-body-baby connection that deepens your
Props such as blankets, straps, blocks, and bolsters are often used to support the body in relationship with your maternal intuition and the beautiful being developing within you.
various poses during calm and slow-paced practices. Restorative yoga is also helpful when Practicing yoga is safe for most expectant women, but it is always best to check with your
managing chronic pain, recovering from surgery, and managing stress or anxiety. doctor before starting a new exercise program.
R E S TO R AT I V E YO G A C L A S S E S P R E N ATA L YO G A C L A S S E S
YO G A F O R B AC K PA I N & P R E N ATA L YO G A
S C I AT I C A R E L I E F: H E A L & WO R KO U T: G E N T L E F U L L
STRENGTHEN B O DY C L A S S
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YO G A F O R P E R I O D PA I N P R E N ATA L YO G A F O R
& CRAMPS: INCREDIBLE ALL TRIMESTERS
YO G I C P M S R E L I E F
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CHIN (MUDRA) Conscious seal which is formed by bringing the tips of the index finger and PRANA Universal life force.
thumb together while keeping the other fingers straight and relaxed.
PRANAYAMA Breath control. Conscious inhalation, retention, and exhalation.
DRISHTI Point of focus - yogic gazing. Ex. tip of the nose or tip of your middle finger.
PRIMARY SERIES Traditional Ashtanga Yoga series which consists of different postures in
IDA (NADI) The energy current ascending on the left side of the central channel (sushumna a particular sequence. In most cases it takes an experienced yogi 90 minutes to complete the
nadi). Associated with the parasympathetic nervous system and has a cooling/calming effect Primary Series of Ashtanga yoga.
when activated.
VINYASA The marriage of breath and movement.
JNANA Knowledge, wisdom.
UJJAYI (OOH-JAH-YEE) A breathing technique that helps calm the mind and warm up
MUDRA A hand gesture that facilitates specific energy circuit. the body. This breathing technique is used throughout Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga practices.
NADI One of 72,000 energy channels along which our life force (prana) circulates. The three KAPALAHBHATI A breathing technique that purifies, rejuvenates, and invigorates the mind
most important ones are the Ida-Nadi, Pingala- Nadi, and Sushumna- Nadi. and body. This cleansing breath helps release stress and toxins and negative emotions.
NIDRA Sleep
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SPECIAL THANK YOU THE SMALL TEAM OF BEAUTIFUL
CREATIVE ENERGY WHO HELPED BRING THIS
HANDBOOK TO LIFE.
Without your talent, this vision could have never been accomplished.
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