In the U.S., we often focus on the physical benefits of yoga:  increased flexibility, improved balance, muscle strength. These are certainly very real benefits. Generally, they come over time, with sustained practice. The first week you do yoga, you probably won’t see a difference; more likely, you will notice these benefits gradually, over time. And [...]

IllumeYoga begins each personalized yoga training with an initial consultation in person to discuss your particular needs and goals, both physical and mental. We then determine how many sessions you’d like and how often you’d like to schedule them. Generally, a session lasts 60 or 90 minutes, depending on your needs, goals, and preferences. The [...]

Yoga teaches that the body is the vehicle for life’s journey, and is thus very important. It also teaches that emotions and thoughts can be brought under control only when the body is mastered. To this end, we focus on the physical being and emphasize five condensed components of Astanga: Pranayama The science of breathing [...]