"Know Thyself".
This ancient wisdom is the essence of yoga. Yoga means union; union with Self, and union with self in relationship to life. We begin to understand the relationship between our body parts in the practice of asana (postures). We begin to understand the relationship between ourselves and life as we come into silence.

Yoga's purpose
Yoga is not about turning ourselves into human pretzels, but about becoming aware of the causes of our suffering, aware of the true nature of life ­ and how to bring ourselves into balance. Yoga allows for self-knowledge, as the energies moved through pranayama and asana practice are realized, fully embodied, and/or released.

Elevated State Yoga offers instruction in Classical Hatha Yoga, with an eclectic flavor. (Variety is the spice of life!)

All classes begin with meditation; a few minutes of quiet self-reflection to still the chatter of the ego-mind, and to become aware of our emotional and physical state. Classes end with a guided meditation/relaxation.

Shambava practice includes:

• Meditation - We begin with a few minutes of quiet self-reflection
  
  
• Pranyama - Breathing exercises to release tension and increase energy flow
  
  
• Asana - Gentle stretching, movements and postures to facilitate prana
  
  
• Deep relaxation - We end with a guided meditation into deep relaxation