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Inner Peace Wellness
Yoga

Yoga is possibly one of the best practices you can do for yourself. It makes you feel good physically as well as mentally and emotionally. A great boon is less self-judgement. Yoga is not just about the poses but about how to live the life you have been given. It is a healthful practice in all respects.

There are many options for yoga in Fredericton, so what makes Inner Peace Wellness Yoga different and why would you choose IPW? These is an excellent question; click here to get a handy chart to help you compare.

There are many qualified teachers and a variety of styles, which is a boon to all interested students. You can choose from a variety of Kripalu teachers, Astanga, Viniyoga, "hatha yoga," Iyengar Yoga and Integral Yoga. Since yoga is a deeply transformative practice selecting a suitable teacher is important... it is necessary to find a style and teacher that fit you to get the maximum benefit from the practices.

Be sure to choose a certified teacher, just as you would for any other profession. A certified teacher will have a minimum training of 200 hours. The more advanced trainings recognized by the american Yoga Association comprise 500 hours of training. I have exceed this 500 hour certification, as well as published a book and CD on yoga. There are two more books and CDs that are almost ready for press.

Although I was trained as a Kripalu yoga teacher I would now call myself an integrated Kripalu Yoga teacher because of the many modalities I incorporate into teaching. Among the many different trainings that I bring to yoga is my massage therapy knowledge of posture and alignment that I use to ensure your safety and to facilitate a deep energetic experience. This is a unique combination in Fredericton as no other teacher is licensed as a massage therapist. I also bring the philosophy and practices of iRest Yoga Nidra to your practice.

The majority of my students have improved their strength and range of movement as well as reduced or eliminated such conditions as shoulder, neck and back pain. Your safety is paramount to me so I pay a great deal of attention to your alignment both for your safety as well as your deeper inner experience. After all, your experience will be limited by how safe you feel. Another example of integration is my recent training as an iRest practitioner. This unique form of yoga nidra is incorporated into every class in subtle and obvious ways.

I approach yoga as a spiritual and life-transformative path; to me yoga is not about the pose. I will never force you to fit the pose; instead I will adapt the pose to your increasing abilities. Although the poses are the most visible practice, Patanjali defined yoga as a state of mind in which equanimity and Joy were the essential qualities. I do not teach fitness yoga although that is certainly a by-product. Happiness and equanimity in the midst of all life's vicissitudes is much more valuable than a beautiful body; would you rather have core emotional strength or core muscular strength? As you age muscular strength will wane but emotional balance and self-esteem are qualities you can carry throughout your life.

I believe styles of "yoga" that focus solely on fitness or alignment are not teaching Yoga, but an imitation. Patanjali, the sage who wrote one of yoga's seminal texts, and to which all yoga traditions adhere, said that there were eight practices that made up the scope of yoga; these were 5 ethical restraints, 5 ethical observances, postures, breathing and the mind training exercises of inward focus, concentration, and meditation, which when practiced consistently over a period of time led to a state of mind he called samadhi. Unless a teacher is sharing all of these practices the result will be a limited experience of what is possible. In my courses you will be exposed to all of these practices, so that you have an experience that changes who you think you are. As you realize your True Nature your life will naturally change for the better.

As an additional bonus and incentive I give my students discounts on massage therapy. These certificates never expire and are transferable. This is an exclusive benefit of attending IPW Yoga courses.

I mentioned earlier that I have written three books and recorded 3 CDs of yoga practice. Each of the beginner courses includes a book and CD as a part of your tuition. This is another reason to opt for Inner Peace Yoga. This is a unmatched benefit.

Finally, the IPW yoga studio is uniquely set in a beautiful country setting a short 12 minute drive from downtown. The studio is large and sun-lit with a beautiful view of a pond a grove of evergreens; it is immediately relaxing. This tranquility is undisturbed by noise of traffic and there is ample parking for you.

So by coming to IPW Yoga you receive

Experience (teaching since 1996)
Advanced training certification (500 + hours) not just the basics
Adapted to your body not the other way around
Additional experience and knowledge of a licensed massage therapist
A 100+ page book and 74 minute CD in each beginner course to support your practice
Integrative Restoration (yoga nidra) as part of all classes
Exposure to all of Patanjali's 8-fold path, not just some of the path
Massage therapy discounts
A sun-lit studio in a country setting with a relaxing view of a pond and grove of evergreens
Quiet and tranquil environment
Free parking
Very competitive prices

And of course...

Personal and spiritual transformation
A quiet mind
Less self judgment
Feeling good physically
Being emotionally balanced
Having a clear focused mind