"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self."
The Bhagavad Gita
Yoga
The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘yuj’ ‘to Yoke’ or ‘to Unite’.
This word, Yoga, has been far misinterpreted in the West as only poses that are done in a yoga class. The science of Yoga is a vast knowledge that includes not only asana (poses) but also (to name a few), pranayama (energy control through breath techniques), mantra (energized invocations), kriya (breathe and visualization techniques), bhanda (energy seals/locks), meditation (technique to rest the mind). All of these tools are used in order to yoke, or unite, to the greater source. Ultimately, this practice of Yoga brings harmony between mind, body and soul.
Ayurveda and Yoga as Sister Sciences~ Abbey Leigh MAS believes you cannot have one without the other. Think of a sacred space; a church, mosque, temple, nature… when you enter into this sacred space it is pristine, clean, quiet, a place where the Divine dwells. It is as if Ayurveda is the science of keeping your temple (your body and mind) pristine in order for the Yoga, the spirituality, to flow through. Utilizing both sciences allows for the sacred experience of uniting with a greater source to be experienced. Therefore, together, Ayurveda and Yoga are truly an art and science of healthy living.
Private Sessions
Abbey Leigh utilizes asana (poses), pranayama, mantra, and kriya meditation in her yoga practices. She will design a practice to best suit your needs and guide you in creating a healthy, harmonious daily practice.
Mantra and Meditation Sessions
For beginners, learn how to meditate and have a japa practice (using mala beads and mantra. Abbey Leigh will gently guide you to a more internal yoga practice.
Mentorship
For trained Yoga instructors to deepen their own personal practice and deepen their offerings in class. Utilizing a Sri Vidya Tantra path, Abbey Leigh provides a way to embody the teachings on and off the mat in these modern times.
Yoga Teacher Trainings
Open for anyone who wants to take their yoga to new levels. Abbey Leigh infuses Sri Vidya Tantra with Ayurveda to delve into asana (postures), anatomy, meditation, philosophy, history, and mythology of Yoga in this 200hr Yoga Alliance Certified program. Learn how to bring yoga on and off the mat. Become a teacher. Become a better student of life.
