A Dash of Yoga
.... Makes Life Better
Participate from the convenience of your home.
No prior yoga experience required.
No two classes are identical.
Yoga is a practice, not a perfectly executed pose.
Yoga is not about how flexible you are.
Yoga is a way to reconnect with yourself.
We are all working towards something.
Movement is for the body. Stillness is for the mind.
Yoga happens beyond the mat too.
Classes begin with a centering practice, followed by asanas (postures) and shavasana (relaxation).
I try to include mudras and pranayams (breath expansion and control) too.
Please have the following things handy:
your mat
2 cork blocks
a yoga strap
2 firm blankets
an armless chair
and some wall space
I love Puja's weekly themed sessions where we focus on a particular twist or stretch and apply it to various muscle groups all over the body. I especially like the various breathing techniques that she has introduced me to, for eg. alternate nostril breathing. I started using it right before bed time and it helped to calm me down and get me to sleep quicker. Thanks to yoga with Puja, I have better posture as I go about my day, and I am more in tune with my body. I look forward to it every weekend.
Yogini Puja Verma's yoga practices are like "a box of chocolate." you never know what you are gonna get but it is always "all good!".
I enjoy my morning practice with “A Dash of Yoga”. Puja teaches the fundamentals of Indian yoga. She is careful to promote healing using targeted poses. A Dash of Yoga meets you wherever you are in your practice.
I love Puja’s classes because there is always something new I learn. Her kindness and dedication to our multicultural community is awesome. I love the different techniques she teaches us. There is a lot to cover during the class and time flies because we are having fun! After finishing the morning class I feel more energetic to start my day, like having a cup of coffee to keep me going strong.
What I enjoy the most about the class is that Puja takes the time to explain each pose and the significance it plays in our health. Each class is engaging and I definitely learn something new with each class.
The name “Dash of Yoga” is inspired by my running group called the “Downtown Dashers”. We meet early morning at YMCA and dash to different routes around downtown 3-4 times a week. Our formula is to run one minute and walk one minute. The minute in which we walk helps maintain our energy and stamina. I bring the same routine to my yoga teaching by combining simple and challenging poses in the practice. There will be time for stillness, playfulness, creativity and rest.
I may not be the most graceful, flexible or strongest yogi.
But, I am a very sincere teacher and lifelong student of yoga.
