Yoga has been traced back over 5000 years to its roots in India. The word yoga means “to join”. Although there are many different types of yoga (Bhakti-yoga of devotion, Nada-yoga of sound, Karma-yoga of selfless deeds…) as Westerners we are most familiar with the physical postures, or asanas of Hatha Yoga.

Here at Red Pearl Yoga we start by uniting asana and breath control (pranayama) as tools to join the physical with the mental, spiritual and emotional realms. Through this integrated and balanced self we can connect more fully to the universal current of life which moves through everyone and everything. We are all made of energy. As we learn to channel and regulate the flow of that energy we are gifted with boundless creativity, wisdom and vitality.
To give you an idea of what that universal connection might feel like here is an example: Have you ever had one of those “aha!” moments? When you’ve searched long and hard for a solution to a problem and it was only when you gave up looking for the answer that it came to you. It came effortlessly; Everything just clicked into place. That’s it. That is the universal connection working for you, moving through you. All you had to do was get out of your own way.
All we ask of our students (and we are all students, always) is to come to yoga as you are. You do not have to be flexible or strong or “in shape”. This is about the journey. It is about process—not perfection. And, each person’s journey is unique because each body is unique. We honor that. Each one of us has his/her own specific challenges to meet along the road. All that is required is a willingness to meet those challenges without judgment. Remember, process—not perfection.
Yoga really does work from the inside out. On the physical level you are burning off toxins, oxygenating and purifying the system, toning muscles, organs, and glands. And yes, even getting a “yoga butt”. However, each time you do yoga, breathing and moving mindfully, you are peeling away layers of thoughts, ego conditioning, false beliefs and expectations. Your revitalized body supports the new unobstructed flow of energy. You are returning to your calm, wise and steady center—your essence.The sweetest nectar can only flow out into the world.

Some less ethereal things to know:
  • Allow a minimum of one hour after eating before practicing.
  • Arrive a few minutes early if possible to allow the activity of the day to fall away
    and prepare yourself for your journey.
  • Wear comfortable clothing that won’t restrict your movement. Form-fitting clothing is best so that we can see your alignment in the postures.
  • Bring a sticky mat(we rent them and sell them)
  • Drink plenty of water after class to replace fluids and help flush out toxins.
  • Do the best you can for today; Be joyful for the gift of movement.




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