Wholistic and Ayurvedic Yoga

• Psychosomatic and Stress Disorders such as bronchial asthma, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers and gastrointestinal diseases, atherosclerosis, epilepsy and headaches.
• Physical Disorders such as heart disease and lung disease.
• Psychiatric Disorders such as anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and substance abuse.
• Musculoskeletal Disorders such as spondylosis, arthritis, sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Metabolic Disorders such as thyroid and other endocrine disorders, obesity and eating disorders.

• Create autonomic nervous system equilibrium, with a tendency toward parasympathetic nervous system dominance.
• Pulse rate, blood pressure and respiratory rate decreases and cardiovascular efficiency increases.
• Respiratory efficiency, amplitude and smoothness increases, tidal volume and vital capacity.
• Gastrointestinal function and endocrine function normalizes.
• Excretory functions improve.
• Musculoskeletal flexibility and joint range of motion increase.
• Posture improves.
• Strength and resiliency endurance and energy level increase.
• Weight normalizes and sleep improves.
• Immunity increases and pain decreases.

• Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase.
• Mood improves and subjective well-being increases.
• Self-acceptance and self-actualization increase.
• Social adjustment increases.
• Anxiety, depression and hostility decreases.
• Psychomotor functions such as grip strength, balance, dexterity and fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination and reaction time, steadiness and depth perception and the integrated functioning of body parts improve.
• Cognitive functions such as attention, concentration, memory and learning efficiency improve.

• The biochemical profile improves, indicating an anti-stress and antioxidant effect which is important in the prevention of degenerative diseases.
• Decreased levels of blood glucose, total white blood cell count, total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL (low density lipoprotein) and VLDL (very-low density lipoprotein).
• Increased levels of HDL cholesterol, ATPase, Hematocrit, hemoglobin, thyroxin, lymphocytes, vitamin C and total serum protein.

• Physical Applications – Asanas (static postures), kriyas (systematic and rationale movements), mudras (seals of neuromuscular energy) and bandhas (locks for neuromuscular energy) gently stretch and strengthen the musculoskeletal system in a healthy manner. They improve mobility and flexibility of the different joints and groups of muscles. There is also concomitant improvement in the systemic function such as respiration, circulation, digestion and elimination. A general sense of health and well-being is also promoted by these aspects of yoga that help release endorphins and encephalins.
• Emotional Applications – Swadhyaya (introspectional self-analysis), pranayama (techniques of vital energy control), pratyahara (sensory withdrawal), dharana (intense concentration), dhyana (meditational oneness) and Sanskrit mantra (words with deep meaning) to stabilize emotional turmoil and relieve stress and mental fatigue and to also bring about an excellent sense of emotional balance that is vital for good health.
• Development of Proper Psychological Attitudes – Yoga encourages us to step back and take an objective view at our habitual patterns of behavior and thoughts. This enables us to cope better with situations that normally put our bodies and minds under strain.
• Mental Applications – There are a great many Jnana and Raja yoga techniques of relaxation and visualization that are helpful. Other practices such as trataka (concentrated gaze), pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, as well as dhyana may be utilized. Relaxation is a central element in Wholistic and Ayurvedic Yoga as it is the body’s way of recharging its cells and helps to ease physical, emotional and mental tensions.
• Spiritual Applications – Swadhayaya, Satsangha (spiritual gathering seeking knowledge of the reality), Bhajana sessions and Ayurvedic and Yogic counseling are important aspects of yoga which help one to connect to their inner spiritual nature and to realize that “oneness” is health.
• Preventive Applications – Yoga has numerous preventive benefits. Improved immunity helps in preventing infectious and contagious diseases. Psychosomatic, stress related and lifestyle disorders may be effectively prevented by adoption of a yogic way of life. Yoga offers rehabilitative approaches for most musculoskeletal conditions as well as in recovery for debilitating illnesses. The practice of yoga also goes a long way towards prevention of disability and improving quality of life in numerous chronic conditions.
• Pain Relief Applications– Yoga is a useful addition to the pain relief therapies as it increases pain tolerance and provides an improved quality of life. It can be safely said that yoga helps us endure conditions that it may not be able to cure. This is vital in end life situations where it is important that the student has a sense of improved quality of life during their final days. Yoga can also benefit caretakers of such terminal students who are under great stress themselves.

It is vital that we take into consideration all of the following aspects that are part of an integrated approach for yoga. These include a healthy life, nourishing diet, a healthy & natural environment, a wholistic lifestyle, adequate bodywork through asanas, mudras and kriyas, invigorating breath work through the use of pranayama & the production of a healthy thought process through the higher practices of Jnana & Raja Yoga. Harmony’s goal is to find blockages and assist the student to help improve their body, mind & breath connection to get the most profound benefits.

Appointments are arranged on an individual basis to meet the student’s needs, to benefit their healing process and to create body balance. Wholistic and Ayurvedic techniques can assist in opening scar tissue, change the state of connective tissues, lengthen meridians and open fascial pathways. Students are offered different pranayamas and relaxation techniques to increase the flow of prana and energy. Sanskrit Mantras (spiritual formulas/sacred words) are also prescribed for healing, abundance and removal of obstacles to help students with physical, mental and emotional difficulities.

Why does this Wholistic and Ayurvedic Approach Work so Well?

Ayurveda and Yoga helps us regain the ease we had lost through “dis ease”. It also produces mental equanimity where the opposites cease to affect. This enables us to move from a state of illness and disease to one of health and well-being.

Phone: 403-809-1402.
Email: info@harmonyyogapilatestudio.ca

Private Wholistic Ayurvedic Yoga Session (Option #1)

(One 1 ½ Hour Appointment – No Nutritional Recommendations)

Breakdown of Fees

From Harmony Via Email

1. Wholistic Ayurvedic Yoga History and Lifestyle Inquiry Form
2. Wholistic Ayurvedic Yoga Health Survey

Client Requirement
Client completes above forms and emails a copy back to Harmony

Office Hours (3 hours avg.)
$160.00 – Preparation of Personalized Wholistic Ayurvedic Yoga Program

1 ½ Hour Appointment
$115.00 – Discuss Plan and Recommendations

TOTAL
$275.00

Follow-Up Appointments
$75.00/hour – If required, requested or suggested.

Private Wholistic Ayurvedic Yoga Session (Option #2)

(One 1 Hour and 1 ½ Hour Appointment including Nutritional Recommendations)

Breakdown of Fees

From Harmony Via Email

1. Wholistic Ayurvedic Yoga History and Lifestyle Inquiry Form
2. Wholistic Ayurvedic Yoga Health Survey

Student Requirement
Client completes above forms and emails a copy back to Harmony

One Hour Initial Appointment
$75.00 – One hour appointment to gather information, discuss client goals and client completion of:

1. Dosha Intake Chart.
2. Ayurvedic Constitutional Test
3. Tongue Analysis
4. Any other assessments deemed necessary

Office Hours (3 hours avg.)
$160.00 – Preparation of Personalized Wholistic Ayurvedic Yoga Program

Second Appointment
$115.00 – Discuss Plan and Recommendations

TOTAL
$350.00

Follow-Up Appointments
$50.00/hour – If required, requested or suggested.