Yoga

"It is not the person who should adapt to yoga, but yoga that should be adapted to the person."
-T.K.V. Desikachar

UPCOMING CLASSES
Two people practicing yoga indoors, standing with arms raised and eyes closed, on a mirrored flooring in front of large windows letting in natural light.

the Definition of Yoga

The goal of yoga as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra is ‘The ability to direct the mind exclusively in a single direction and sustain that direction without any distractions’ and by doing this we learn to act authentically and appropriately from our own unique perspective.

The word yoga quite literally means ‘to yoke’ or ‘to join’. Therefore, Yoga is the study of relationship: to our bodies, our minds, and to the people and environment around us.

By observing our patterns using yoga practices we can improve our health and every aspect of our lives and discover that which makes each of us unique.

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Who It’s For

  • People who have found conventional yoga classes inappropriate for where they are at, or have been injured in the past.

  • Anyone interested in a balanced or individualized approach to yoga that utilizes meditation, vedic chanting, and philosophy.

  • Those wanting a therapeutic, individualized practice.

  • Anyone who is actively trying to make healthy lasting changes in their daily life.

  • Anyone with a sense of self-inquiry and cultivation

YOGA

Therapeutic Yoga in Durham is inspired by the teachings of the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar.

This tradition offers a classical, balanced, and highly individualized approach to all eight limbs of yoga, recognizing that each person's needs, abilities, and circumstances are unique.

Yoga does not require strenuous exercise, flexibility, or prior experience. It is a practice that can be adapted to support people of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of ability.

The goal of yoga is balance, integration, and a greater sense of wholeness. Within this tradition, yoga practices are viewed much like medicine: different practices produce different effects depending on the individual, the context, and the dosage. For this reason, it is important that a practice be appropriate for the person using it. Rather than applying the same techniques to everyone, we adapt the practice to meet the individual where they are and support their unique goals for health, healing, and personal growth.

Learn more at: www.kym.org

What is taught in Yoga:

  • All 8 Limbs

    • (Yama) Social Observances

    • (Niyama) Personal Observances

    • (Asana) Physical Practices

    • (Pranayama) Breathing Practices

    • (Pratyahara) Discipline of the Senses

    • (Dharana) Concentration

    • (Dhyana) Meditation

    • (Samahdi) Integration

  • Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras (Yoga Philosophy)

  • Vedic Chanting

Pasquale Antonio holds a RYT-500 certification through The Yoga School NY.