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Devanand Yoga Center

We are to systematically propagate physical and spiritual knowledge to society in an interesting and fun way; to educate in the techniques of spiritual life, check the imbalance of values, and to spread real unity and peace in the world as much as possible; to bring our members closer together for the purpose of learning a simpler, happier, and natural way of life; to teach and encourage vegetarianism and non-violence in order to manifest respect for every living entity.
Our Classes:
- Best Yoga allows you to learn at your own pace. This class is a perfect fit for the beginner to intermediate student wishing to learn the foundations of yoga practice. The class will teach correct breathing methods, increase strength in the arms, legs and torso, improving balance and posture. You will learn a range of postures and meditation. The relaxation segment at this class is ideal to learn how to fully relax and unwind after a long day.
- Yoga Pilates. A full-body system of specific sequenced exercises performed on a mat. The class is centered around the concepts of awareness, balance, breath, centering, concentration, control, flowing movement, and precision.
- Meditation Class (Stress Relief). A healthy way to spend your time. Learn ways of dealing with the anxieties and challenges of the day as we practice mindfulness meditation in a simple, straightforward way. These tools can reduce stress while increasing the ability to concentrate and experience a sense of well-being.
Diet. The Bhagavad-gita and other Vedic literatures discuss those foods that are most conducive for success in yoga, and those that are detrimental. Too much food makes the consciousness dull or sleepy, and the body bloated or obese. Moderation and balance are vital to successful yoga practice. Yoga and activities like meditation are most successful when the mind and body are clear and alert; thus too much food works against this. At the same time one should avoid the other extreme: too little nutritious food in the diet, excessive or improper fasting, or too much reliance on “junk food” weaken the body and mind and should also be avoided.
Moderation. While work, recreation and rest are necessary for health and sustenance, the Gita also warns that a yogi should be moderate even in these. It mentions there is no possibility of becoming successful in yoga if one “sleeps too little or sleeps too much,” and that, “He who is regulated in the habits of eating, sleeping, recreation and work can mitigate all material pains by practicing the yoga system.”