YOGA FOR EVERYONE
Lakes Area Yoga Association
A nonprofit organization bringing quality yoga at affordable prices to the Brainerd Lakes area since 1995.
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Click Here for information about Yoga Props What is Yoga? The word yoga is from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means to yoke or bind. It is often interpreted as meaning a union of the mind, body and spirit, or the union between Breath and Movement. There are many branches of Yoga, but most commonly practiced in the West is Hatha Yoga, the more physical aspect of Yoga. Though Hatha Yoga began as a preparation for sitting in meditation for long periods, it is often practiced for its health benefits, both physical and psychological. Hatha yoga focuses on practicing poses (called asanas) and stretches designed to increase flexibility, strength, balance, and awareness. However, unlike stretching or fitness, Yoga is more than just a physical workout. Yoga connects the movement of the body and the fluctuations of the mind to the movement of the breath. Connecting the mind, body, and breath helps us to direct our attention inward and make us more aware of our experiences from moment to moment. Your body will most likely become much stronger and more flexible by doing Yoga, and so will your mind, awareness, and emotional state.
We recommend the following web sites for further information and study:
Our students ask us from time to time about obtaining their own props for use in their home practice. We no longer sell props, though you may remember a few years back when we did sell props. We made a decision to get out of the prop-selling business when yoga entered the mainstream of American culture and yoga mats, blocks, straps, etc., began showing up on the shelves of the Big Box stores such as Target. If you are looking for more props than are available in town, here is a brief list of the places one can shop online for props:
This is where the great majority of LAYA�s props have been purchased over the years. Hugger Mugger offers high quality merchandise. The bolsters at Hugger Mugger may cost more than at other retailers, for example, but they are of a quality to last you for a lifetime of use in your home practice.
This site has a lot of items, discounted for higher quantity purchases.
Amazon carries pretty much everything, including yoga props.
REI has the advantage of being a member-owned cooperative.
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