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Welcome to Awaken Yoga
This web site is intended to help the individual who is looking to find a spiritual and physical hatha yoga practice in the Tampa Bay area.
Although the Western World still sees yoga as physical excercise, the bigger picture of yoga is to unite the Individual Consciousness with the Universal Consciousness (or the Soul with God).
The physical hatha yoga that is done in Awaken Yoga prepares the body and mind for meditation. Goals for meditation include eliminating the ego, (the I, me, my way of relating to the World), and stilling the mind. It is not to say that you won't get a good workout too, it is just not the main focus of the class.
It is my hope that as a practicing yogi myself and as your teacher, I can spread rays of hope; kindle courage to go beyond your limitations; light a new strength in your heart when you are feeling low or discouraged, and contribute to your happiness by inspiring kindness, peace and love.
TO HEAR MY AUDIO PRESENTATION ON YOGA, CLICK: http://uustpete.org/Sermons/pc_2009_08_23.mp3
I look forward to our journey together on this path....
Namaste,
Vandana
Awaken Yoga Center
(727) 482-4977
CHECK THE "RETREATS & WORKSHOPS" PAGE FOR OUR SPECIAL "YOGA DAY" ACTIVITIES.
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"Yoga is one of my primary spiritual practices and I've been delighted to find in Vandana a superb yoga instructor and spiritual teacher. Her approach to yoga is accessible, reinvigorating, and renewing. She is easily able to accommodate both the novice and the longtime practicioner side-by-side, making classes meaningful for both. As a disciple of a renowned Hindu spiritual leader, Vandana has an authentic grounding in the Indian yoga tradition. I regularly practice yoga with Vandana, and highly recommend both her group as well as her individual yoga classes. You won't be disappointed." - The Rev. Manish K. Mishra, UU Church in Cherry Hill, NJ.
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