It starts with the spark of the soul, the client’s desire, which is often connected to one’s dharma or purpose in life. What does the heart desire?
Then I use any combination of the 8 limbs of yoga to bring harmony and balance back into the mind and body so that the client is moving towards the desire. Here is a brief synopsis of the 8 limbs:
Yamas are the ethics for living, for example ahimsa or non-harm
Niyamas represent self-discipline, such as svadhyaya or self-study
Asanas are the physical poses of yoga
Pranayama consists of breathing practices or breath work
Pratyahara is the withdrawal of senses that begins to happen in meditation
Dharana is one-pointed concentration
Dhyana is the flow state which happens in meditation or anytime we are in "trance" state
Samadhi is the bliss of mind-body-spirit oneness
A session may start with physical or emotional "dis-ease" or with a specific goal in mind. From there, we investigate further, perhaps with an assessment of the energy centers of the body, known as chakras, or with a somatic investigation which allows the body to speak, or examining patterns or obstacles to goals. After the assessment, we collaborate to create a practice to balance any imbalances in the mind and body or any blockages standing in the way of manifesting the desire. During follow-up sessions, we track progress and make necessary adjustments to continue moving towards the desire.
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