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“God
made the world out of Himself. The world itself is God.
All that is outside us is God. When we have dedicated
our lives to the benefit of humanity, we have dedicated
ourselves to God”. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami
Satchidananda.
“Seeds
of past Karma can not germinate if they are roasted in
the fires of divine wisdom”. Autobiography of a Yogi
by Paramahansa Yoganada.
I teach Hatha Yoga, a
free-flowing, gentler style with emphasis on breath and
holding postures for longer durations.
Teaching classical Hatha yoga as
it was taught originally is my passion. My teaching
style emphasizes yoga that can take care of your
physical form as well it can still your mind, so your
body can sit for meditation and can calm your
over-worked mind and longing soul. In our crazy-paced
world, I want my students to ease up their pains, gain
clarity of thoughts, and leave calmer rather than
thinking of yoga as “just another workout”. I always
address different issues students might have and use
appropriate asana to deal with them. I teach according
to age levels, always willing to learn from my students
who teach us in so many different ways.
Inspired by my students, I
developed a new class that I call “Breathe, Stretch
and Meditate”. It is a very gentle class but very
powerful for your well-being. Total focus of the class
is on relaxation. It includes different breathing
techniques, wide range of stretches, a long Savasana
(the resting pose) and class ends with a guided
meditation. Great for beginners, people with injuries,
or if you are not looking for action and simply want to
unwind and find some peace of mind.
My practice has changed my life,
me as a person and the way I think. It has taken me way
beyond the physical form of yoga. If your practice has
not changed your thinking, made you calmer and peaceful,
changed your perception of life, or has not taught you
to be more tolerant, it may be the time to look deeply
within and study the real yoga and start exploring Yoga
Sutras of Patanjali.
Struggling daily between work,
life, family, duties, responsibilities, challenges of
running my own business, teaching yoga and so on, I
still make this humble offering of teaching yoga to any
one whom it might help to open new doors to enlightment
and self-realization. I feel very blessed to be one of
the carriers of this esteemed light. I humbly thank all
for being with me on this journey, whether learning with
me or supporting me and especially my students who trust
me every day.
Namaste
- Shazia
Some of ageless saying that you
will often hear in my classes:
“Yoga
done properly is not competition, even with yourself”.
The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness by
Erich Schiffmann.
“All
of our instincts were once experiences. That’s why the
fear of death exists. We know well the pang of death”.
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Satchidananda.
“When
we have nothing to posses, we have nothing to worry
about. All worry si due to attachments and clinging to
possessions”. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami
Satchidananda.
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