JAI YOGA INTEGRATIVE THERAPY

"My commitment lies not in the endeavor of teaching you to do yoga but in guiding you to that place within where you can allow the yoga to do you!"
~ YogaStine ॐ

I am always available to assist you and answer your questions and concerns.

Feel free to reach out with inquiries regarding private, group or corporate instruction:
While we are not traveling long distances for in person trainings or classes at this time we do have options for live on line sessions.,

Yoga asana classes begin and end with the breath. It is a true mind body connection. Creating a deeper focus and attention to the breath offers a more intense internal awareness and a connection to the automatic and systemic functions of the body. I teach with an emphasis on safety and a kinesiologic perspective of how the body moves. Motion takes place as a result of the direct connection between movement and breath. Stamina, range of motion and mobility are increased only after safety and stability are established. Through the mindful practice of yoga the end result is a meditative experience, an increased awareness of what triggers your stress and ultimately, the ability to transform those triggers into opportunities to achieve a deeper sense of ease and calm in your life off the mat.

I currently teach public, private and corporate group classes by request in the DC Metro, DMV area and San Antonio Texas
I offer classes in Hatha, Ashtanga based Power, Restorative, and Yin style classes
I specialize in Trauma Informed, Accessible and Adaptive Care programs.

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Restorative Yoga

Restorative Yoga is a therapeutic style of yoga utilizing props and a handful of supported poses held for extended periods (10 minutes or longer) this grounding, peaceful and meditative practice promotes a sense of physical, mental and emotional balance and reduces the effects of stress and anxiety.
Breathe, Relax and Renew… Just here for Savasana? This class is for you …and everyone!

Restored Resiliency is taught monthly on the second Saturday. Experience the gently supported poses and breathing practices in this 90 minute class that will help you heal the effects of chronic conditions created by injury, stress and overall imbalance of body, mind and spirit. This is a therapeutic, fully supported, prop heavy class using blocks, bolsters, blankets, sandbags, chairs, the walls, etc. The specifically targeted poses of each session allow the body to gently open and relax in order to release stored tensions, anxiety, and even chronic pain. By allowing the props and gravity to fully support the body, you achieve a deeper sense of relaxation with emphasis on the “undoing” of the havoc unleashed daily on our body, mind and spirit.

People who practice restorative yoga often experience relief from physical injuries, chronic pain, tension and anxiety, as well as greater mental clarity, better focus and attention, and less overall stress.
May include Yoga Nidra practice.

Let Restorative Yoga help you re-experience your life!

Space is limited in this class.
PLEASE schedule ahead for invoicing or pay on-line to reserve your place!

Power Yoga

Power Yoga is a complete mind body practice that develops concentration and reduces stress as a path to improved health and fitness that practitioners of all levels will embrace. With emphasis on progressive strength and flexibility, this class is for those who already have a basic awareness of asana and breath and are wanting a stronger practice.

Based on the classic Astanga practice and unlike any other yoga program;
Power Yoga is a synchronized sequence of postures that breathe and move into one another, building strength, unwinding tight joints, and loosening muscles.

The focus is on utilizing mindful breathing (ujjayi breath) and creating body heat to engage the movement. This is a vigorous, strength-based approach to Vinyasa Yoga. However, unlike the Astanga practice, a Power practice does not follow a set series of poses. While each class begins with the sun salutations, the body of the class varies based on a predetermined intention and focus toward progressive improvement.

An all level class for those with prior yoga experience and an established asana practice.

Bring water and a towel for this strong class! Based on the classic Astanga practice, this class uses a steady cycle of inhales and exhales to provide the practitioner with a calming, mental focal point. This type of breathing is linked together with with the flow of the asana to create the internal heat necessary for purification of the body through increased circulation and sweating.

- The room is not air conditioned –
It is important that you come hydrated! Bring water and a towel, and be prepared to sweat!

*First time/beginner practitioners require instructor approval; contact yogastine@me.com

*Please consult with your primary care manager or family medical practitioner prior to undertaking any new regimen of exercise

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga is slow paced deeper style of yoga where poses are sustained-up to 5 minutes or longer. Yin Yoga incorporates a series of long-held, passive floor poses that primarily affect the hips, pelvis, inner thighs and lower spine.

Perfect for cyclists, runners and athletes, Yin Yoga works by applying moderate stress to the connective tissues of the tendons, fascia, and ligaments with the aim of increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility.

As a meditative approach to yoga, Yin Yoga aims at cultivating stillness and awareness of one’s inner silence. Poses are designed to improve the flow the subtle energy in the body to improve organ health, immunity, and emotional well-being.

This still practice of yoga requires students to be ready to get intimate with "the self," with feelings, sensations, and emotions, all of which can be easy to avoid in a fast paced yoga practice. Yin yoga is an effective alternative practice and is often used in programs that deal with addictions, eating disorders, anxiety and deep pain or trauma.

Some of the benefits of Yin yoga are:

Calming and balancing to the mind and body
Regulates energy in the body
Increases mobility in the body, especially the joints and hips
Lowering of stress levels
Greater stamina
Better lubrication and protection of joints
More flexibility in joints & connective tissue
Release of fascia throughout the body
Help with TMJ and migraines
Deeper Relaxation
A great coping for anxiety and stress
Better ability to sit for meditation
A better Yang practice