The primary focus of Kripalu Yoga is not just physical; it is more on the internal aspect of the practice. Internal awareness has a very real and profound impact on the postures we are performing. Every sensation is sacred and responded to with tenderness. Kripalu means compassion.

My classes have people from all ages. Many suffer from a broad range of medical conditions including heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis, back problems, mental illness, and stress related disorders.Some come to work on finding inner stillness while others are there to work on flexibility and strength..

The course is the same for everyone. Each session includes postures known as Hatha Yoga, guided breathing techniques known as Pranayama, guided relaxation and meditation. Each person goes to his or her own limits of strength, flexibility and balance without judgement. Finding one’s own edge, we allow ourselves to be challenged, without creating pain. Today there is no doubt of yoga’s effectiveness as both a curative and preventive medicine.

About the instructor
Penny has been studying yoga, since 1990, after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder (manic/depression). After 2 hospitalizations and many medications, she began a course in Kripalu Yoga. It had such a major impact that she has not been hospitalized since. This was recently written about in Yoga Journal and Psychology Today. She received her certification through the internationally respected Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox Massachusetts. She has studied with many internationally known teachers of various backgrounds. She has given classes at several NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) conventions. She continues to travel and study Yoga with various teachers throughout the year. Penny is also a Reiki master.

Classes
Currently teaching at The Yoga Room in Myrtle Beach and the Uniterian Church in Surfside.

Phone: 843-357-2673

Email: pennyoga@aol.com

Yoga CD
Yoga CD - one hour CD with background music. Includes Warmups, postures, breathing techniques and relaxation. $12.00 includes shipping and handling. Mailto: Yoga Body/Mind Wellness, Penny Smith 670 Wilshire Lane, Murrells Inlet SC 29576

Vist Holistic Alternatives in Skippack where I hold classes http://www.holisticalternative.com/

Yoga Links
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