Welcome to BlueSky Yoga Center
Our
new location is
Cedar Ridge Pointe Shopping Center,
2235 S Woodland Blvd., #202, DeLand, FL 32724 |
Yoga—it can be fun or be made fun of. According
to a 1994 Roper Poll, over 6 million Americans were actively
practicing Yoga in some form and another 16 million were
interested but hadn’t tried it yet. Today, these numbers
have grown exponentially and would suggest that Yoga has
become a mainstream activity. From movie stars to truck
drivers, Americans all over the country are embracing this
5,000 year-old method of strengthening the body and calming
the mind.
Yoga’s popularity represents the current trend in the fitness
industry to employ a mind-body approach to health. The beauty
of yoga is that the techniques can be adapted for all ages
and fitness levels. Practicing yoga can make you strong,
flexible, improve posture and breathing, reduce stress and
promote overall well-being. Yoga can even be therapeutic—certain
postures and breathing techniques may be recommended to
remedy specific structural conditions and physiological
functions. Yoga may also offer a spiritual element found
lacking in other forms of exercise and fitness.
The style of Yoga most widely practiced in the west is Hatha
Yoga. Hatha Yoga is an integrated system of fitness for
body, mind and spirit. Hatha Yoga techniques focus on understanding
and improving the body, breath and mind through exercises,
breathing techniques and relaxation. From its ancient origins
in India, today’s Hatha Yoga has evolved as a means of fitness
and personal growth. Yoga, meaning 'union', seeks to unite
and restore balance to the entire being. The physical, mental
and spiritual dimensions of well-being share equal emphasis
in this holistic approach to wellness.
Almost anyone, at any fitness level and with a wide range
of personal and fitness goals, can benefit from beginning
a Yoga practice. Yoga postures, called asanas, are combined
with breathing techniques (pranayama) to help quiet the
mind and bring focus to the practice. Benefits include stress
reduction, greater flexibility, sharpened concentration,
enhanced lung capacity, increased strength, tone and endurance
and improved posture/corrected alignment.
At BlueSky Yoga Center, there is a yoga class for most every
body, from children to seniors, Gentle Yoga, Children's Yoga,
Basic Yoga, Intermediate Yoga and Power Yoga offer a wide
variety of choices. All classes are available on a walk-in
basis and require no contracts or pre-registration.
In addition to Yoga classes, BlueSky Yoga Center also offers
Tai Chi, Belly Dance and Meditation. BlueSky Yoga Center's
instructors are seasoned professionals with expertise, specialized
training and a passion for teaching. Each month, BlueSky Yoga
Center hosts a variety of workshops and special events. Check
the ''Workshops'' section for details and dates.
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