Private Yoga Sessions

“Release the body, access the mind – Release the mind, access the heart – Release the heart, access the soul”

Through my life I have come to understand the depths of transformation yoga can have on an individual. Without yoga and meditation in our lives we tend to live unconsciously with little thought of the present moment, our mind, body, spirit connection. Yoga, along with a meditation practice, can heal our emotional and physical body while settling the noise within our minds, both through practice on the mat as well as off the mat. The pictures below signify how yoga can aid in mind, body, spirit connection and alignment over time.

I Invite you to come to my studio in a beautiful private setting and experience yoga the way it was meant to be…one on one. My purpose is to guide you; whether you are new to yoga, have health issues, questions or have an ongoing practice that you would like to deepen.

First…
What is Yoga and why a Panda?
Yoga is a system or methodology for attaining self-realization and liberation. It allows you to release the body and access the mind, to release the mind and access the heart and to release the heart and access the soul.

The physical practice is just one aspect of yoga and within the physical practice we connect the movement of the body and the fluctuations of the mind to the rhythm of our breath.

As we know, panda’s, are both energetically and characteristically, peaceful, friendly, have nurturing hearts, a gentle strength and are grounded beings. They also are tranquil, determined, gentle, positive, fun loving, have healthy boundaries and last but not least, represent good luck. My wife teases me that my spirit animal is the panda! I took that to be quite the compliment but also a fun way to share the basics of what yoga can be and is in life, if the energy is channeled, understood and nurtured daily.

What does yoga mean?
The word yoga, from the Sanskrit word yuj means to yoke or bind and is often interpreted as “union”.
 
What is a yogi?
Those individuals dedicated to the practice of Yoga, as well as a markedly reflective or mystical person. (think Panda :))

So now…
With the uncertainty of all that transpires in the world, many of us have been so busy adapting to each day’s changes, that we’ve been living with a triage mindset. I invite you to take a breath. Just for a moment…close your eyes. Still the waves. Breathe calmly and deeply…feel a little better? This is the magic of yoga. To feel even a little hint of relief in an instant. No fancy gadgets, just you and your breath. It’s all about learning how to work with yourself. Take time on your mat, as an invitation of sorts, for you to truly consider your inner state.
 
Together, during our sessions, we will instill techniques that can help you regain balance, strengthen resilience, and better manage feelings as they emerge in our lives. We will mindfully practice Tula (the Sanskrit word for balance), through yoga and ahimsa (the Sanskrit word for nonviolence), toward ourselves, as we adapt to a level of dedication and a new way of living a healthier and more fulfilling life.
 
We will have discussions providing everyday tools for diet and lifestyle, including the effects of the changing seasons to help us stay established in physical, mental, and emotional health. Incorporating the practices of yoga and meditation into our lives can help us bring calm to the rough seas of our emotions.

Interested in getting started?
Our first session would be a conversation to fully understand your situation and goals. From there I will create a plan that is specifically designed to meet your needs and we will work towards your goals in your time frame. To begin, I would suggest meeting 1 to 1 1/2 hours, once per week. You will need a journal and wear comfortable clothing for your first session.

Please feel free to email me at ken@kenbell.yoga if you have any questions or I can help you in any way. Until then…“be the Panda”…Namaste”