Yoga Explained
Yoga is a practice designed to connect the body, breath and mind to improve overall well-being. It is a way to foster a sense of unity among different parts of yourself – your physical body, emotions and thoughts – leading to greater health and peace of mind.
Yoga can teach us to become more self-aware, leading to making more intentional choices. Yoga can teach us to be more mindful, cultivating the ability to respond to stress in a healthier way.
Physically, the practice of yoga makes the body both strong and flexible. Yoga improves the functioning of the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and hormonal systems. Yoga brings about emotional stability and clarity of mind.
‘Yoga Is Not a Work-out, It’s a Work-In’
~Rolf Gates
Three Areas of Expertise
Yoga, Health Coaching & Mindfulness
Samantha has been practicing and teaching yoga for nearly 25 years, which has led her on a path of expanding her practice studying holistic approaches to health and spiritual well being.
As a certified Health Coach, Samantha mentors and empowers individuals, families and organizations working on a variety of issues including boosting energy, decreasing stress, managing anxiety and maintaining (or attaining) a healthy weight.
Samantha weaves mindfulness into her wellness offerings by building awareness of thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment.
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