Hatha Yoga is not a form of physical exercise. It is a powerful system of practices derived from a deep and extremely subtle understanding of the function of the human experience. The practices prepare, unfold, evolve and support the exploration of the limitless possibilities of the human system, expanding the perception and the consciousness of the practitioner.
Postures harmonized with the breath, regulate, maintain at high levels and improve the levels of physical, mental and emotional energies, allowing the practitioners to blossom to the fullest of their potential.
The suggested postures are deeply rooted in the Yoga tradition and the sequencing is built following the physiology of the body, thus creating a “cellular optimism” and allowing the practitioner to build and store energy without unnecessary spending. Breathing techniques and postures are interconnected, adapted to the possibilities and needs of the practitioner, to external circumstances and to the needs created from the current lifestyle.
Focus is put on a non-violent practice in awareness. The practitioner is guided to the exploration of the breath and of the postures, through a well-paced practice, alternating conscious, non-repetitive, no-workout action, and conscious rest, seeking deep inner results as opposed to performance and achievement. With time, the benefits of the practice get established and the practitioner integrates them into daily life, making conscious decisions and choices and taking action in a state of relaxed awareness.
Maria integrates in her teaching the principles of Ayurveda, the sister-science of Yoga, offering personalized practice according to one’s uniqueness. Through this integral approach, the perception and the consciousness of the practitioner gradually evolve towards transformation at a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level.
