Yoga for the Divine in you!
Yoga Divina Therapy Studio
El Carmen, Panama City
Panama
ph: 507-393-7334
alt: 507-6069-7276
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"The conscious effort to regulate breathing is what truly distinguishes yoga from other stretching activities. Without it, your practice is simply gymnastics"
New to yoga? No worries! Yoga Divina Panama welcomes all levels of students, from first-timers to those who have been taking classes for years.
- How is Yoga Therapy different than a regular yoga class?
Yoga Therapy is about working with your goals. Each session is tailored to your needs, whether you want to gain relief from chronic pain, facilitate injury recovery, improve flexibility, reduce stress, improve well-being, get help with depression.
Yoga means "yoke," to bring together. When we practice yoga, we are bringing breath and movement together. We are becoming more aware of our movements and our breathing and learning to control both. By becoming more aware of our breath and movement we can slowly start to move with ease.
- Can you tell me about the private classes?
- Private class includes assessment of your movements, range of motion and body limits. These sessions are 75 minutes and really focus on what you want to work on whether it is an old injury, new injury or for prevention of future injuries.
Private sessions are all about you and are designed for you. They are fun, interesting and done so that you can learn and use the tools given at home, when you need it most.To schedule a private class sign up here. - What can I expect from a group class?
A group yoga class typically last about one hour. Hatha yoga is generally a gentle, non-aerobic form of exercise. There are many styles of yoga and at Yoga Divina we really focus in on slowing down. We will practice different stretches (asanas). We will also pay attention to our breathing and learn to extend and control our breath. Group classes are great if you want to start, however private class are really designed for you and your needs.
By the end of a yoga class, many people report feeling relaxed, energized, stretched and perhaps a bit calm. Many consider this a meaningful benefit in itself. However, without regular practice, it is unlikely that performing yoga will provide any long-term benefit. For this reason, I encourage you to practice a few times a week, if not daily. You can spend anywhere from 5 minutes a day to an hour or more.
See the Class Descriptions page for more details.
- I’m not that flexible—is that a problem?
Absolutely not! Anyone can do yoga! As a matter of fact, people with the least amount of flexibility are my favorite clients! "Why?" you ask, because after just a few classes you will notice a huge difference. Flexibility in reality is not measured by the ability to touch your toes with your legs straight. If you need to bend you knees, bend them! Not only is this easier, but it feels good.
- Do I need special clothing or equipment?
- Like other forms of exercise, yoga is best practiced in comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily. In yoga class, we don’t wear socks or shoes. We do use yoga mats and blocks, but don’t worry if you don’t have your own— Panama Yoga Divina has mats and blocks that you can use. It’s important to keep the body hydrated, so you should bring a bottle of water with you to every class.
- How do I know Yoga is working?
There are many ways to tell.
- You may experience a sense of calm.
- You will notice that you are more aware of your movements or breath
- After class.You might feel muscles that you have not used in a while.
- Over time, you will feel your body become stronger and more flexible and able to let go and relax.
- What is the difference between a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist?
As a Yoga Teacher I am frequently asked "What is the difference between a Yoga Instructor and Yoga Therapist?" There is no real standard for Yoga Therapy and anyone can say they are a Yoga Therapist. My advanced ISHTA course took 2 years to complete. There was a lot of time to learn, practice, observe my teachers, train and learn. Someone with as little as 200 hours of teacher training, a course that can be done in less that 2 weeks or online, in theory can claim to be a Yoga Therapist. In order to weed out the new-comers from the professionals, here are some questions to ask when considering working with a yoga therapist:
- What are their credentials?
A person who has taught yoga for years might be a great yoga teacher, but when it comes to injuries, illness and other ailments a teacher without therapy training might not be the best choice. - What kind of certification they have?
There are many types of yoga and not all are designed with therapy in mind. - Where did the teacher take their course? Was it a school that has a therapy background?
Not all teacher trainings are the same. A two or four week course will not be able to teach you what you need to know about the human body and movement. The body has a lot of detail, and so the training should as well. - How long have they been teaching yoga and especially Yoga Therapy?
Obviously the more experience the better than one just starting out. - Is the teacher specialized in any specific area?
Be sure the teacher you are working with specializes in your condition. It is not only comforting to find a therapist that has worked with your particular issue, but it is one way to ensure the teacher is qualified. - At the end of the day it is about You! Be sure that the therapist you choose listens to you and your goals with yoga and your body.
- Most of all remember to be easy on yourself. Learning new ways to move, breathe, and think are all part of the process. Enjoy it!
- What are their credentials?
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Yoga Divina Therapy Studio
El Carmen, Panama City
Panama
ph: 507-393-7334
alt: 507-6069-7276
info
