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	Where is the conflict when the truth is known, Where is the disease when the mind is clear, Where is death when the breath is controlled, Therefore, surrender to Yoga. Krishnamacharya, 1888-1989 The word "yoga" is from the Sanskrit language and has come to describe a means of uniting mind, body, and spirit, or a method of discipline. The discipline of hatha yoga - the physical aspect of yoga - was originally developed as a vehicle for meditation. This system of hatha yoga prepared the body, particularly the nervous system, for stillness, creating the necessary physical strength and stamina that allowed the mind to remain calm during meditation. Today many people come to yoga through the practice of poses and are often plesantly surprised at the wealth of benefits that arise (better sleep, less stress, fuller breaths, greater joy) in addition to building stronger, more flexible bodies. Class Levels Level 1 = Beginning Introduction for beginning students or students coming back from a hiatus from yoga. Emphasis is on learning the basic poses as well as fundamentals of alignment through stretching and strengthening to achieve balance. Each class will pay special attention to standing poses and breath, and ends with mindful breathing and basic meditation. Level 2 - Mixed levels / Intermediate For students familiar with the basic poses, knows when to take a break, and is working on balancing the breath throughout practice. Includes a wider range of poses including intermediate standing poses, beginning inversions, backbends, forward bends and twists will be reviewed and refined. How to link these poses mindfully (vinyasa krama) with appropriate breathing and meditation will be addressed. We will assist you in bringing the benefits of yoga into your daily life. Level 3 - Intermediate / Advanced For students who have taken Intermediate classes for at least one year. Students should be able to do headstand (at the wall), full arm balance (at the wall), shoulderstand, and backbends from the floor. In addition to refining familiar poses, variations of the inversions as well as more challenging backbends and twists will be explored. As understanding of the poses deepens, the inner experience of yoga reveals itself.				• ParaYoga® Classes • Inner Fire Vinyasa • Hatha Flow (Slow Flow) & Restorative Yoga • Pranayama & Meditation • The 6 Gems of ParaYoga • Hatha Yoga & the 7 Chakras • Master Class Schedule • Thailand Thai Yoga Vacation Tanya with Dharma Mittra