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"…we are laid asleep / In body, and become a living soul: While with an eye made quiet by the power Of harmony, and the deep power of joy, We see into the life of things."

Introduction

Yoga is one of the most ancient cultural heritage of India. The word yoga in Sanskrit means "to unite", and so yoga can be said to connote a unitive discipline. In this sense it is an exercise in moral and mental cultivation that generates good health (arogya), contributes to longevity (chirayu), and the total intrinsic discipline culminates into positive and perennial happiness and peace. Therefore, yoga is the said to be indispensable of the ultimate accomplishment in life. It is a science that affects not only the conscious self but the subconscious as well. It is a practical physiological training (kriya yoga), which if practiced can exalt man to the 'supra mundane level'.

What Yoga Is Not
There are too many misconceptions clouding the science of Yoga. People perceive it to be some kind of black or white magic, sorcery, physical or mental debauchery through which miraculous feats can be performed. For some it is an extremely dangerous practice which should be limited to only those who have renounced the world. Few others think it to be a kind of mental and physical acrobatism that is compatible only to a Hindu mind.

What Yoga Really Is
Yoga is an all-embracing way of life, a science of self-culture and mental discipline that ensures the purgation of the ignoble in man and brings forth what is most noble in him. It is pertinent to all people irrespective of his caste, creed, sex, and religion. It can be beneficial to all - the good and the bad, the sick and the healthy, the believer and the non-believer, the literate and the ignorant, the young and the old. A person may begin at any age and can go on reaping its benefits.

The Origin of Yoga
Yoga had its genesis in the wandering ascetics who sought the solitude of the forests to practice this ancient science and then imparted their knowledge to the ardent students (mumuksu) who lived in their ashrams. The ancient yogins were possessive about this art form and did not make any effort to popularize yoga. The yogic postures and the subsequent stages of yoga were handed down only to the deserving students. Hence, this science remained limited to the confines of the forests or remote caves.Very little was known about this Vedic practice until the Yoga Institute of Santa Cruz, Mumbai was founded in 1918, which became India's oldest technical institute on Yoga.

How to Balance Your Emotions
In our pursuit of higher ambition we are constantly juggling between dichotomies - success and failure, attachment and aversion, hope and despair, happiness and misery.

The State of Equanimity
In our day-to-day struggle for existence we are led to confront these dualities of life which narrow our perspectives to one of the two limiting states: success or failure, happiness or misery etc., but there could be a situation when the two are balanced. In such a condition, one has neither the feeling of attachment with success and the resulting feeling of hope and joy, nor that of aversion to failure and the opposed feeling of despair and misery. That is the state of equanimity in activities, speech or thoughts.

Scientific Analogy
The concept of equanimity corresponds to "(dynamic) state of equilibrium" used in physical sciences, when tendency for change in opposed directions is nearly balanced.

Also, in thermodynamics, if the system in changing from one state to another the output of work gets minimized if it is far from the equilibrium condition. Extending the simile, state of equanimity is best suited for achieving optimum success in any objective by an aspirant on the path of spirituality.

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Now You Can Lose Weight, Recover From Injuries, Add Flexibility To Your Life, Increase Your Energy, Be More Relaxed, And Look And Feel Younger When You Work With Me in One on One Yoga Sessions

Hi.  My name is Ricardo Dubeux and I am a yoga instructor offering one on class and personal yoga sessions in the Florida(USA) and Jew Sersey(USA).  I work hard to get great results for my clients and they give my lessons rave reviews.    Like many yoga instructors I began teaching classes in a number of different locations when I discovered a shocking truth.  Many of the people attending the classes needed more attention .There is no way people who have unique needs or specific goals can get the individual attention they need. Just as your fingerprints are different than anyone else in the world, the yoga stretches and exercises you do need to be personalized to have the maximum effect.  Every yoga student I work with in on their own path to reach their own unique goalsYoga - It's Not What You Think

Let me give you just a bit of background about yoga.  It is not a religion or any form of worship.  It's about getting in tune with your body and working with your body to give it what it needs. 

If you think you need to be an Indian holy man who can twist his body into a pretzel to do yoga, you're missing the message here.  Yoga is for everyone.  It doesn't matter if you can't remember the last time you exercised or even if you believe you can't get back into good shape, lose weight or increase your flexibility.  Personal yoga sessions can work for you.

My clients typically report to me an amazing list of physical benefits including: their blood pressure decreasing, balance and flexibility increasing, posture improving, ability to sleep improves, strength and energy levels increase, your immune system gets stronger, and your weight normalizes.

Even more amazing, if you have suffered an injury and are in pain, yoga may rapidly aid your body in naturally healing itself.  Many physical therapists are aware of the healing power of yoga and suggest their clients persue private yoga lessons.  (And gentle rehabilitative yoga is one of my specialties.)

Yoga - It's Not What You Think

Let me give you just a bit of background about yoga.  It is not a religion or any form of worship.  It's about getting in tune with your body and working with your body to give it what it needs. 

If you think you need to be an Indian holy man who can twist his body into a pretzel to do yoga, you're missing the message here.  Yoga is for everyone.  It doesn't matter if you can't remember the last time you exercised or even if you believe you can't get back into good shape, lose weight or increase your flexibility.  Personal yoga sessions can work for you.

My clients typically report to me an amazing list of physical benefits including: their blood pressure decreasing, balance and flexibility increasing, posture improving, ability to sleep improves, strength and energy levels increase, your immune system gets stronger, and your weight normalizes.

Even more amazing, if you have suffered an injury and are in pain, yoga may rapidly aid your body in naturally healing itself.  Many physical therapists are aware of the healing power of yoga and suggest their clients persue private yoga lessons.  (And gentle rehabilitative yoga is one of my specialties.)

Recover Your Flexibility

You might just be suprised at how quickly and easily your body begins to recover and respond.  I've worked with clients of all ages - from young children to senior citizens.  I never fail to be amazed by the ability of the human body to adjust and recover from injuries and limitations. 

I never push a client beyond their abilities and most importantly - I encourage you to listen to your body.  In many cases, your body became stiff and less flexible over time.  It may take some time to recover.  Pushing you or forcing you beyond your abilties could aggravate problems.  This is one of the most important reasons why someone which physical challenges should only work with a private instructor.

 What Your Yoga Sessions Are Like

When I come to your home or office for a private yoga lesson, all you need is some comfortable clothing to wear.  I'll bring a yoga mat and some other props that will help you be comfortable and safe as you begin your practice.
YES - You will gently begin working muscles according to your ability.

YES - I will explain and demonstrate all of the moves and positions for you.

YES - I will guide and assist you as you begin to move your body into the proper positions.

YES - I will be patient and encouraging.

YES - I will motivate you to make positive changes in your life.

YES - You will enjoy your yoga sessions and come to look forward to them.

YES - Your mood will improve and your overall well-being will increase.

YES - Anxiety and depression will decrease.

YES - You will have a tremendous sense of accomplishment.

YES - Your concentration and memory will improve.

YES - Your sense of self-esteem and concentration will improve.

NO - You will never be pushed beyond your abilities.

NO - I don't believe yoga is one size fits all.  We start very slowly and you will be able to get into the poses.

NO - You will never regret taking private yoga lessons with me.

Prepare to be amazed at all the amazing benefits yoga will add to your life.   I look forward to working with you.    Peace,    Ricardo Dubeux, Yoga Instructor    PS. My schedule fills up quickly so if you are serious about making significant improvements in your life, call me at dubeux_ricardo@hotmail.com.