Kathleen Regan | Certified Yoga Instructor on Long Island

Saraswati, Kathleen Regan, certified teacher, has been practicing yoga for more than 30 years and teaching Yoga for 15 years. She has a strong background in Iyengar, Sivananda, and Kundalini style yoga.
Hatha Yoga is a science and philosophy that aims at joining and integrating the body, mind,and soul promoting good health and a sound and stable mind. Hatha Yoga, an ancient science and an eight limb path has its roots in ancient India. The ancient Rishi's and Sages practiced Hatha yoga to reach higher levels of consciousness. They practiced the eight limbs, formulated by the great sage Patanjali, to achieve their goals and improve their lives.

1. Yamas, The five universal commandments or codes of conduct

2.Niyamas, the five personal disciplines

3. Asanas, A flexible, fit and supple body can be developed through the practice of postures.

4. Pranayama is the practice of breath control. Proper breathing and the practice of breath control will strengthen and purify the lungs, relax the body and mind, strengthen the immune system, and steady the mind.

5. Pratyahara is the detachment and non-attachment to worldly things, people, and places.

6.Dharana, Concentration ability to hold your focus,

7. Dhyana, Meditation, being able to quiet, mediate and empty the mind.

8. Samadhi, State of Bliss or trance state.

The yoga asanas exercise every part of the body stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine, the entire skeletal and circulatory systems. Live and enjoy a healthy life with the practice of Yoga developing peace of mind, flexibility and strength of body and mind.Support and modifications will be given to students who have limited mobility, injuries or physical challenges.Group classes and private lessons offered.