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Stress, Yoga & Meditation from a Yoga Teachers perspective

A yoga teacher for many years, I have seen countless students arrive in the studio completely depressed and unable to handle the stress in their lives. They are ready for a change because they have let stress become a priority in their lives. Stress itself, is neither inherently good nor bad. Instead, how you perceive and react to it determines how it will affect your health.
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Yoga/Rebirth

Yoga is a 5000 year old system that was originally and singularly designed to re-awaken the Self from the self. Many come to the ancient practice of Yoga as a means for rebirth. Currently in the West there exists a tremendous rebirth of yoga. This has mostly taken place in the Hatha or physical (asana) part of the yoga practice. The asana practice proves to be an ideal starting point for the yoga aspirant. The body and its physical sensations are among the most tangible or accessible parts of our selves. As challenging as the physical practice can be, the real miracle of the practice begins when one turns inward and finds the strength of self discovery, discipline and focus to be reborn to a higher Self. MORE




Paradise News Article

My second yoga class at St. Petersburg Yoga. There’s something reassuring and peaceful about stepping into a room where yoga is about to commence. In the space of a small room with wooden floors, soothing music, and OM’s- a rejuvenating empowerment takes place many times a week   MORE



duPont Registry™ Tampa Bay is the luxury lifestyle guide to the area. A showcase of anything and everything luxurious throughout Tampa Bay and beyond, the magazine contains feature stories, local profiles, restaurant and new product reviews, and articles on travel, wine, home design and furnishings, new businesses, luxury real estate, and health and beauty. A lifestyle of luxury at your fingertips, each issue serves as a guide to fashion, jewelry, automobiles, local happenings and events as well as fine dining, upscale shopping, and exclusive services.

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Quiet Your Mind
Paradise News Article by Lara Turner

I was a little apprehensive when I walked into the studio at St. Petersburg Yoga. This was to be my first meditation class, and I had no idea what to expect. It wasn’t long, however, before I noticed the sense of calm in the room, and began to relax. With the help of Jennifer Pierson, instructor, I was soon learning to focus on my breathing and beginning to push away all other thoughts. MORE






 
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