New Arrivals

The Four Elements have added more Yoga Clothing, including a line of yoga totes that can accommodate a yoga mat. The tote is great for holiday travel, you can fill it with all the extras. We are adding new classes to our Yoga Schedule and gift certificates are available for all services and classes.
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What Yoga has done for me.



“The most profound benefit of yoga and meditation for me has been a natural relaxing into my life. Obstacles are not so scary. I am more fluid, more curious, and at the same time more patient. I have more options for happiness because I don’t require specific conditions. It is a relief to discover that I can be happy even if the world doesn’t revolve around me or my agenda.” Cyndi Lee

The Effects of Day Light Saving

It is quite an adjustment going back to standard time in the fall. Although the sun is up in the morning when we get up around 6:30 a.m. it sets around 5 and our bodies begin to prepare for sleep shortly after. Along with the shorter daylight hours comes a lower production of serotonin in the brain. Lower serotonin can lead to moodiness, lack of energy, depression, body aches and many other unpleasant symptoms. A study done at the University of Pittsburg found that the best natural way to boost serotonin levels was to practice yoga for 20 minutes every other day. Their research showed that 80% of the participants in this study reported relief from chronic body aches and pains! That is an impressive number. If you are feeling a little blue and or achy, come in for a yoga class. Classes at The Four Elements are filling up and so we are adding new times starting in Dec. We will be offering classes every morning of the week.
Enjoy this beautiful day!
Namaste



Defining Yoga

Yoga, an ancient but perfect science, deals with the evolution of humanity.  This evolution includes all aspects of one's being, from bodily health to self realization. Yoga means union - the union of body with consciousness and consciousness with the soul.  Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day to day life and endows skill in the performance of one's action.  B K S Iyengar

Hatha Yoga



 I would like to help you understand a little about Hatha Yoga this morning.  The Sanskrit word "yoga" has been defined as the union of mind, body and spirit. The type of yoga that most Westerns are familiar with is the series of physical postures known as asanas. Asanas help to strengthen the body and to increase flexibility. This form of yoga is called Hatha yoga, but it is much more than a physical practice.  In Sanskrit the word ha means sun and the word tha means moon. And so Hatha implies the "union" of these opposites. Yoga helps to bring apparent opposites into a harmonious union, let's say a meeting in the middle. We all want to live happy, meaningful lives and yoga can help us do just that. It helps us balance the external world with our internal world - our true nature. The message of yoga is that the nature of that inner essence is happiness and bliss. The search for happiness is realized when you become connected to your inner self, in it's true perfection! Yoga creates such balance in your life that nothing in your external world can truly affect your true nature. It is such an amazing realization and something I want to share with everyone I know. If you have any questions about Hatha yoga, please feel free to e-mail me on the subject or come in for a class. Everyone is welcome, no matter what your physical capabilities are. Have a glorious day! Namaste. Stacey
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