Welcome to Shivatarajiyoga with Tara!
Why Shivataraji?:
I love what Shiva, the Hindu God of Yoga represents: Transformation. He dances the joy of being and the dance of doom and in every aspect he breaks through and dies to the false ego only to uncover the true self lying within. Yoga is the path of change and revelation, the uniting of the Self on all levels of being. Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness are pathways to transform yourself and your life! Yoga is an eight limb system of which Hatha Yoga, the physical discipline is a small part, consisting of the third limb. Yoga at it's best is a transformational, holistic practice involving the mind, body and spirit!
Why Shivataraji?:
I love what Shiva, the Hindu God of Yoga represents: Transformation. He dances the joy of being and the dance of doom and in every aspect he breaks through and dies to the false ego only to uncover the true self lying within. Yoga is the path of change and revelation, the uniting of the Self on all levels of being. Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness are pathways to transform yourself and your life! Yoga is an eight limb system of which Hatha Yoga, the physical discipline is a small part, consisting of the third limb. Yoga at it's best is a transformational, holistic practice involving the mind, body and spirit!
About Me:
Namaste, I have taught and practiced Yoga and Meditation for over 25 years. My Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Classes reflect a creative teaching style based on years of experience with a variety of teachers that is rooted in Iyengar inspired alignment, which facilitates a safe practice and mindfulness in the postures. In class through centering oneself, connecting with the breath in the postures, and mindful practice, you can connect with your spirit and renew yourself on all levels and carry it into your daily life. This is Yoga. Come and take the time to connect with your mind, body, and spirit, and experience stress relief.
My Philosophy:
I enjoy making the practice of Yoga accessible to all students no matter what their level and physical challenges may be. I have worked with students of all abilities and I believe that yoga is for everyone.Though I teach healthy alignment for the postures, I believe that the practice is not about doing "perfect" poses or what they look like. The postures should be adapted to the student and not the other way around. And in the end, it's really not about what poses you can or can't do anyways, it's about enjoying the process and reaping the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of the practice. Think about it...at the end of your life are you really going to care if you were able to do a perfect Headstand(Sirsasana) or be able to get into Lotus(Padmasana)pose? I hope not. Hopefully the practice will have transformed the quality of your life and being. Hopefully it will have opened your heart to the things that really matter in life. We cannot take our money, beauty,or possessions to the grave with us or beyond. We can only take who we truly are as human and spiritual beings. Life is a journey and so is the practice of Yoga. It gives one the opportunity to expand one's horizon of awareness, and therefore to see ourselves and Life anew, it offers the opportunity of self-acceptance and self-transformation.
Namaste, I have taught and practiced Yoga and Meditation for over 25 years. My Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Classes reflect a creative teaching style based on years of experience with a variety of teachers that is rooted in Iyengar inspired alignment, which facilitates a safe practice and mindfulness in the postures. In class through centering oneself, connecting with the breath in the postures, and mindful practice, you can connect with your spirit and renew yourself on all levels and carry it into your daily life. This is Yoga. Come and take the time to connect with your mind, body, and spirit, and experience stress relief.
My Philosophy:
I enjoy making the practice of Yoga accessible to all students no matter what their level and physical challenges may be. I have worked with students of all abilities and I believe that yoga is for everyone.Though I teach healthy alignment for the postures, I believe that the practice is not about doing "perfect" poses or what they look like. The postures should be adapted to the student and not the other way around. And in the end, it's really not about what poses you can or can't do anyways, it's about enjoying the process and reaping the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of the practice. Think about it...at the end of your life are you really going to care if you were able to do a perfect Headstand(Sirsasana) or be able to get into Lotus(Padmasana)pose? I hope not. Hopefully the practice will have transformed the quality of your life and being. Hopefully it will have opened your heart to the things that really matter in life. We cannot take our money, beauty,or possessions to the grave with us or beyond. We can only take who we truly are as human and spiritual beings. Life is a journey and so is the practice of Yoga. It gives one the opportunity to expand one's horizon of awareness, and therefore to see ourselves and Life anew, it offers the opportunity of self-acceptance and self-transformation.
MY EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE:
I began my Yoga & Meditation/Mindfulness journey over 25 years ago and since that time I have accumulated thousands of hours through teaching and continuing education. I have studied yoga as a physical, esoteric, energetic, and psychological practice. I am a registered with Yoga Alliance at their highest level as an ERYT-500 teacher and as a YACEP teacher, meaning I can teaching continuing education classes and workshops for teachers. I am also a Certified Yoga Therapist with IAYT, the International Association of Yoga Therapists which indicates my years of experience and training as a yoga teacher. I have taught students, teachers, and have created and designed Yoga and Meditation Workshops. I went back to school a few years ago and received my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. I wrote my Masters thesis on Yoga and Depth Psychology. I have taught at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for 20 years. I began there when their Wellness Program was in it's infancy and I contributed to the growth and development of the program. Through the hospital I have taught classes for Yoga Studies such as Yoga for Cancer and Yoga for Parkinson's Disease. I am available for group classes & corporate events and private lessons. I do energy healing as a Reiki Master and I see clients in Riverwest. I am also available for Life Coaching. I completed a certification course through The Institute of Life Coaching(ILCT).
FOR PRICE PACKAGING AND INFORMATION CONTACT ME AT: 1-307-840-9642
I began my Yoga & Meditation/Mindfulness journey over 25 years ago and since that time I have accumulated thousands of hours through teaching and continuing education. I have studied yoga as a physical, esoteric, energetic, and psychological practice. I am a registered with Yoga Alliance at their highest level as an ERYT-500 teacher and as a YACEP teacher, meaning I can teaching continuing education classes and workshops for teachers. I am also a Certified Yoga Therapist with IAYT, the International Association of Yoga Therapists which indicates my years of experience and training as a yoga teacher. I have taught students, teachers, and have created and designed Yoga and Meditation Workshops. I went back to school a few years ago and received my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. I wrote my Masters thesis on Yoga and Depth Psychology. I have taught at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for 20 years. I began there when their Wellness Program was in it's infancy and I contributed to the growth and development of the program. Through the hospital I have taught classes for Yoga Studies such as Yoga for Cancer and Yoga for Parkinson's Disease. I am available for group classes & corporate events and private lessons. I do energy healing as a Reiki Master and I see clients in Riverwest. I am also available for Life Coaching. I completed a certification course through The Institute of Life Coaching(ILCT).
FOR PRICE PACKAGING AND INFORMATION CONTACT ME AT: 1-307-840-9642
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