Yoga on and off the Mat: Exploring the Yamas and Niyamas

Life Thrive Yoga

We will be starting these sessions in October not September and need at least 3 people to hold class. See you for the first of these classes on October 17th (not September 19th).Discover how yoga is more than poses! Please joinus for an exploration of the Yamas &amp; Niyamas, theten ethical guidelines foundational to the 8-limb yogapath. Exploring these guidelines, along with yogatools and techniques, will help us build a healthierand happier life both on and off the mat. In eachmonthly session we will: Discuss an ethical guidelineMonth 1: Ahimsa (Non-harming)Month 2: Satya (Truthfulness)Month 3: Asteya (Non-stealingMonth 4: Brahmacharya (Non-excess)Month 5: Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness)Month 6: Saucha (Purity)Month 7: Santosha (Contentment)Month 8: Tapas (Seff-discipline)Month 9: Svadhyaya (Self-study)Month 10 Ishvarah Pranidhana (Surrender) Embody the guideline within a short yoga practiceand deep relaxation technique Explore ways to incorporate the guideline off themat through journaling and reflection Date: Every 3rd Friday September 19, 2025 -June 12, 2026Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Location: Life Thrive Yoga Facilitator: Paula Knudson, Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) Cost: $25.00 single session; $235.00 all 10sessions (paid in advance) Required: Journal Recommended:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Yamas-Niyamas-Exploring-Ethical-Practice-ebook/dp/B00MLDEBP4?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=deborahadele2-20&amp;linkId=6de24cd13b12960deea4135ff070a385&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" title="https://www.amazon.com/Yamas-Niyamas-Exploring-Ethical-Practice-ebook/dp/B00MLDEBP4?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=deborahadele2-20&amp;linkId=6de24cd13b12960deea4135ff070a385&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> “The Yamas &amp; Niyamas: by</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Yamas-Niyamas-Exploring-Ethical-Practice-ebook/dp/B00MLDEBP4?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=deborahadele2-20&amp;linkId=6de24cd13b12960deea4135ff070a385&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" title="https://www.amazon.com/Yamas-Niyamas-Exploring-Ethical-Practice-ebook/dp/B00MLDEBP4?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=deborahadele2-20&amp;linkId=6de24cd13b12960deea4135ff070a385&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Deborah Adele</a>Please contact Paula with any questions: pkk2016@icloud.com

Bio: Paula KnudsonPaula is a certified yoga therapist (C-IYAT) with over 1000 hours of training. She began heryoga journey in 2012 while working as an Industrial Hygienist for the Army in Landstuhl,Germany. There she began her teacher training with a focus on soldiers and their families,helping them address anxiety and post-traumatic stress symptoms. In 2017 she returned to theBel Air, Maryland area teaching classes privately and for her public health co-workers. Inspiredby the positive changes she saw in herself and students, she applied for a yoga therapyprogram to deepen her practice and knowledge of yoga. The two-year program lead tocertification by the International Association of Yoga Therapy in 2024. Paula loves intertwiningyoga philosophy into her vinyasa and yin type classes so that students can find the magic ofyoga on the mat and build a healthier lifestyle oﬀ the mat.

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