Welcome to Learn . . .

The new page within the IRB Yoga site which will provide Videos, Book and Reference Recommendations, and information to help you learn and/or enhance your Yoga experience and essentially, help you find your dharma . . .

Yoga Introduction Video

Demonstration of Basic Sun Salutations

Book Lists:

Yoga for Osteoporosis: The Complete Guide Loren Fishman   Yoga for Osteoporosis: The Complete Guide is a user friendly book for those with both Osteoporosis and Osteopenia and THOSE who wish to PREVENT the illnesses.   This book offers preventative postures as well as modifications for each illness.   A complete guide for every woman with concerns of aging.  Thank You Joan for the recommendation, a wonderful read.     The Compass of Zen  Seung Sahn Soen Sa Nim (translated)     The Compass of Zen is an amazing guide and Study to use with your Christian beliefs or to use if you are looking for answers in this beautiful life.  Help in meditation is given and guidance in "the rules of life".  Meant to be a complete study of Buddhism, The Compass of Zen has been an aid in helping Christians compliment their need to better our world and to stay in the moment of their life. I have used this book almost on a daily basis for over a year to help keep me postive and focused in my love of my family and my love of all beings. I hope you will find this book as amazing as I do.

WHAT IS Vinyasa Flow Yoga?  How can Yoga help me? 

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Is Vinyasa Yoga for You?

Vinyasa’s strength is in its diversity. There is no single philosophy, rulebook, or sequence that teachers must follow, so there is a lot of room for individual personalities and quirks to come through. This makes it essential that you find a teacher you enjoy and can relate to. If your first Vinyasa class doesn’t rock your world, keep trying different teachers. If you enjoy having things a little loose and unpredictable and like to move, Vinyasa is probably right for you.

What in the world is Yogalates?

Yogalates: A Blend of Exercises

Ahead of the Curve

Yoga is an eastern Indian tradition that focuses on strength, flexibility, and spirituality. Pilates was created by German-born Joseph Pilates nearly a century ago. Pilates focuses on building strength in the deep muscles of the abdominal region, the body's core.

Both practices involve attaining specific postures. Both emphasize correct breathing. Both emphasize meditative mindfulness.

Despite the hybrid name, Yogalates "is not gimmicky -- it's built on very tried and true, historically proven forms of exercise,

The point is, does it work? For most people, Yogilates works. This is a system that is less intimidating, more accessible, than either yoga or Pilates alone. 

When you discover this blend and when used with additional cardio exercise such as Power or Vinyasa Yoga, walking or running on a regular basis; watching your diet and eating sensibly you will transform your body and your life.

       OCTOBER is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  IRB Yoga is honored to offer complimentary classes to those survivors of this challenge in our lives and to their immediate family members.  Call us for details 727-871-1127

AND to learn so much more about how you can enhance YOUR LIFE by becoming involved please follow the link below

http://ww5.komen.org/

More information being uploaded on a daily basis . . . stay tuned!