your home practice
The feedback I hear most often from class participants and private clients is that savasana was the very best part of their workout. I credit this both to the amazing benefits of this pose, while acknowledging just how stressed and over programmed so many schedules are these days.
I encourage each of you to include 5-15 minutes of savasana in your practice. Even if this is the ONLY pose you do, carve out a space in your home where you can rest quietly in this pose daily. Notice a higher level of focus & relaxation during the day, and deeper quality & quantity of sleep at night.
If you have found it difficult to create a spot at home for your yoga practice, contact me. Email your concerns and challenges and I will address them in my monthly newsletter. New this year, I offer an In-Home 'Sacred Space' Program to help get you started.
For More Information & Questions: Debra@coreharmony.com
The feedback I hear most often from class participants and private clients is that savasana was the very best part of their workout. I credit this both to the amazing benefits of this pose, while acknowledging just how stressed and over programmed so many schedules are these days.
I encourage each of you to include 5-15 minutes of savasana in your practice. Even if this is the ONLY pose you do, carve out a space in your home where you can rest quietly in this pose daily. Notice a higher level of focus & relaxation during the day, and deeper quality & quantity of sleep at night.
If you have found it difficult to create a spot at home for your yoga practice, contact me. Email your concerns and challenges and I will address them in my monthly newsletter. New this year, I offer an In-Home 'Sacred Space' Program to help get you started.
For More Information & Questions: Debra@coreharmony.com
savasana ~ 'corpse pose'
(sha-va-sa-na)
Savasana, or corpse pose, is said to be the most important asana of all the poses in yoga. A 'restorative' pose, savasana is always done as the final pose in any yoga practice.
The non-doing or 'being' only energy of savansana is designed to balance the active exertion or 'doing' energy of physical asana practice (yoga poses).
In the engergetic healing practie of Reikii, we are taught that if we allow our bodies to relax fully, they will naturally heal anything within us that is out of alignment (physical, mental, emotional or spiritual blocks, distortions or disease).
Our challenge is to make time in each day to ALLOW this process of unwinding and releasing of negativity, tension &
toxicity from our bodies.
Savasana is our gateway to this healing, and a free gift we are able to give ourselves each day. The subtle essence of savasana is one of letting in and letting go. It leans toward the more 'feminine' side of nature, honoring the quiet, internal, receptive parts of our selves.
Physically, resting the body in savasana allows tired muscles a break to restore and rebuild after physical movement and activity. Mentally, savasana alows the mind to pause and break any cycles of 'chitta vritti' or circular anxiety from compulsive or negative thought patterns. Emotionally,
savasana allows safe place for the body to relax fully and to
experience or release deep or challenging feelings.
Spiritually, savasana provides us with an environment of stillness, peace and serenity necessary to nurture the sacred
connection to inner wisdom, right action & highest good.
(sha-va-sa-na)
Savasana, or corpse pose, is said to be the most important asana of all the poses in yoga. A 'restorative' pose, savasana is always done as the final pose in any yoga practice.
The non-doing or 'being' only energy of savansana is designed to balance the active exertion or 'doing' energy of physical asana practice (yoga poses).
In the engergetic healing practie of Reikii, we are taught that if we allow our bodies to relax fully, they will naturally heal anything within us that is out of alignment (physical, mental, emotional or spiritual blocks, distortions or disease).
Our challenge is to make time in each day to ALLOW this process of unwinding and releasing of negativity, tension &
toxicity from our bodies.
Savasana is our gateway to this healing, and a free gift we are able to give ourselves each day. The subtle essence of savasana is one of letting in and letting go. It leans toward the more 'feminine' side of nature, honoring the quiet, internal, receptive parts of our selves.
Physically, resting the body in savasana allows tired muscles a break to restore and rebuild after physical movement and activity. Mentally, savasana alows the mind to pause and break any cycles of 'chitta vritti' or circular anxiety from compulsive or negative thought patterns. Emotionally,
savasana allows safe place for the body to relax fully and to
experience or release deep or challenging feelings.
Spiritually, savasana provides us with an environment of stillness, peace and serenity necessary to nurture the sacred
connection to inner wisdom, right action & highest good.
yoga
'Yoga' means 'yoke' or 'union', with the practice of yoga a uniting or
gathering together all of the parts of the self to bring the entire person
into balance. The practice of yoga most often begins with the physical
practice of yoga - poses & breathing - designed to stretch and strengthen
the body, lengthen the breath, and teach balance.
The physical practice of yoga increases circulation, removes toxins from
the body and releases tension. The practice of yoga also works the mind,
teaching it to stay quiet, kind and focused.
As the body cleanses itself from impurities, yoga practice may lead to a
more spiritual practice, a uniting of the self with 'brahman', the infinite
and higher positive consciousness that is available to us all.
hatha yoga
There are many different types of yoga currently being practiced in the
United States and world today. Each offers a slightly different focus and
has it's own unique benefits. The most common yoga classes today are
'hatha' yoga classes. 'Ha' meaning 'sun' and 'tha' meaning moon in the
Sanscrit language. This form of yoga balances active, energizing poses
with passive, cooling, restorative poses.
Hatha yoga classes offer the practice of both yoga asana (poses) and
breath work. There are many different levels of yoga, and modifications
can be given for everyone to begin somewhere, whatever experience,
fitness level or health challenges they face.
benefits of yoga
~ Higher Energy Levels (Naturally)
~ Reduced Stress
~ Muscle Flexibility & Strength
~ Joint Stability
~ Healthier Immune Function
~ Better Quality & Quanitiy of Sleep
~ Deeper Focus and Concentration
~ Lower Blood Pressure
~ Weight Loss
~ Serenity. Grace. Equinamity. Peace. Joy
'ASANA': 'posture' ~ the physical alignment & position the body is in during a pose
'UJAII BREATH': steadies the nervous system while removing tension from the body
'PRANA': the universal life force energy that exists in all living beings and water
'PRANAYAMA': A practice to lengthen the breath, open chest & heart, balance prana
my 'practice'
While I enjoy studying a variety of yoga styles and experiencing the gifts of many different teachers, my primary study for the past 11 years has been of the Iyengar Yoga method - with Patricia Walden in Cambridge, MA, and more recently Tias Little of Santa Fe, NM. Iyengar yoga is based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar in India, and is a more precise form of yoga, with attention to proper alignment and holding poses for longer periods of time. Iyengar yoga uses props (blocks, belts, blankets, chairs) to assist in safely & accurately mastering alignment. I am a certified yoga instructor for Level I & II. This is an Ashtanga & fitness based yoga style, meaning poses fluidly move between each other, creating rythmn and flow. This type of yoga builds 'tapas' or 'heat' in the body, increasing energy, burning calories, and eliminating toxins from muscles and organs.
I have also been influenced by the study of both Meridian Yoga and Stretching. In these methods, there is a connection to Chinese medicine, and each pose is referenced to one of the organs of the body (such as the liver, spleen, heart, etc..). Practice of different poses will bring health, vitality and balance to the corresponding organ. These systems also include practice of proper form or 'position', breath, and the addition of 'resistance' or anchoring to balance the stretch.
getting started
Yoga programs are custom designed for you or your group based on personal goals, physical considerations and available resources.
As a Certified Yoga Instructor, your health & safety are the first priority as you begin your practice. All Programs begin with a 1-Hour Design Session, which includes a brief confidential Health History, Goal Setting, and optional Postural Analysis. If you are designing a space for your home, office or small group, recommendations for props and equipment is optional.
yoga classes
Beginner & Intermediate open yoga classes are available in Newton, MA. Group classes are available at your home or office. Corporate On-Site Yoga Classes are available at your company through core corporate™.
yoga coach
Programs may include both asana and pranayama/ breathing practice. I encourage Integrated Programs that include a coaching component for Yoga clients. Beginning a daily practice on your own that could include a weekly class and/or building in tools & resources to maintain your consistency with work demands, travel, and family time is highly beneficial.
yoga & disease mangement and treatment
Yoga is becoming a choice for many as part of a disease treatment plan or to manage the stress of living with a life threatening illness and the side effects of many traditional therapies. Mesothelioma, a rare type of cancer occuring in the thin layer of cells lining the internal organs often caused by exposure to aesbestos, is just one disease being managed with yoga. Visit to learn more about how peritoneal mesothelioma patients are practicing yoga for theraputic relief during cancer treatment. Confidential collaboration with your medical team to ensure that your yoga practice complements any other treatments you are under is always suggested.
'Yoga' means 'yoke' or 'union', with the practice of yoga a uniting or
gathering together all of the parts of the self to bring the entire person
into balance. The practice of yoga most often begins with the physical
practice of yoga - poses & breathing - designed to stretch and strengthen
the body, lengthen the breath, and teach balance.
The physical practice of yoga increases circulation, removes toxins from
the body and releases tension. The practice of yoga also works the mind,
teaching it to stay quiet, kind and focused.
As the body cleanses itself from impurities, yoga practice may lead to a
more spiritual practice, a uniting of the self with 'brahman', the infinite
and higher positive consciousness that is available to us all.
hatha yoga
There are many different types of yoga currently being practiced in the
United States and world today. Each offers a slightly different focus and
has it's own unique benefits. The most common yoga classes today are
'hatha' yoga classes. 'Ha' meaning 'sun' and 'tha' meaning moon in the
Sanscrit language. This form of yoga balances active, energizing poses
with passive, cooling, restorative poses.
Hatha yoga classes offer the practice of both yoga asana (poses) and
breath work. There are many different levels of yoga, and modifications
can be given for everyone to begin somewhere, whatever experience,
fitness level or health challenges they face.
benefits of yoga
~ Higher Energy Levels (Naturally)
~ Reduced Stress
~ Muscle Flexibility & Strength
~ Joint Stability
~ Healthier Immune Function
~ Better Quality & Quanitiy of Sleep
~ Deeper Focus and Concentration
~ Lower Blood Pressure
~ Weight Loss
~ Serenity. Grace. Equinamity. Peace. Joy
'ASANA': 'posture' ~ the physical alignment & position the body is in during a pose
'UJAII BREATH': steadies the nervous system while removing tension from the body
'PRANA': the universal life force energy that exists in all living beings and water
'PRANAYAMA': A practice to lengthen the breath, open chest & heart, balance prana
my 'practice'
While I enjoy studying a variety of yoga styles and experiencing the gifts of many different teachers, my primary study for the past 11 years has been of the Iyengar Yoga method - with Patricia Walden in Cambridge, MA, and more recently Tias Little of Santa Fe, NM. Iyengar yoga is based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar in India, and is a more precise form of yoga, with attention to proper alignment and holding poses for longer periods of time. Iyengar yoga uses props (blocks, belts, blankets, chairs) to assist in safely & accurately mastering alignment. I am a certified yoga instructor for Level I & II. This is an Ashtanga & fitness based yoga style, meaning poses fluidly move between each other, creating rythmn and flow. This type of yoga builds 'tapas' or 'heat' in the body, increasing energy, burning calories, and eliminating toxins from muscles and organs.
I have also been influenced by the study of both Meridian Yoga and Stretching. In these methods, there is a connection to Chinese medicine, and each pose is referenced to one of the organs of the body (such as the liver, spleen, heart, etc..). Practice of different poses will bring health, vitality and balance to the corresponding organ. These systems also include practice of proper form or 'position', breath, and the addition of 'resistance' or anchoring to balance the stretch.
getting started
Yoga programs are custom designed for you or your group based on personal goals, physical considerations and available resources.
As a Certified Yoga Instructor, your health & safety are the first priority as you begin your practice. All Programs begin with a 1-Hour Design Session, which includes a brief confidential Health History, Goal Setting, and optional Postural Analysis. If you are designing a space for your home, office or small group, recommendations for props and equipment is optional.
yoga classes
Beginner & Intermediate open yoga classes are available in Newton, MA. Group classes are available at your home or office. Corporate On-Site Yoga Classes are available at your company through core corporate™.
yoga coach
Programs may include both asana and pranayama/ breathing practice. I encourage Integrated Programs that include a coaching component for Yoga clients. Beginning a daily practice on your own that could include a weekly class and/or building in tools & resources to maintain your consistency with work demands, travel, and family time is highly beneficial.
yoga & disease mangement and treatment
Yoga is becoming a choice for many as part of a disease treatment plan or to manage the stress of living with a life threatening illness and the side effects of many traditional therapies. Mesothelioma, a rare type of cancer occuring in the thin layer of cells lining the internal organs often caused by exposure to aesbestos, is just one disease being managed with yoga. Visit to learn more about how peritoneal mesothelioma patients are practicing yoga for theraputic relief during cancer treatment. Confidential collaboration with your medical team to ensure that your yoga practice complements any other treatments you are under is always suggested.
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Debra Bennett (617) 794-7123
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HERE
Boston Area Mind/Body Personal Training, Corporate Wellness Programs, Virtual Weight Loss & Small Business Coaching.
Debra Bennett: (617) 794-7123 ~ P.O. Box 600298, Newtonville, MA, USA
© 2010 core harmony™, all rights in all media reserved
photography © 2008 Moira S. Pierce
A very special Thank You to Walden Pond State Reservation and the Mass. DCR for allowing us to take photographs at Walden Pond.
Debra Bennett: (617) 794-7123 ~ P.O. Box 600298, Newtonville, MA, USA
© 2010 core harmony™, all rights in all media reserved
photography © 2008 Moira S. Pierce
A very special Thank You to Walden Pond State Reservation and the Mass. DCR for allowing us to take photographs at Walden Pond.
