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Flow Yoga

Created by the yogis of old, Hatha Yoga is an ancient system designed to develop a healthy body and a powerful mind. Ultimately it leads to the transcendence of both – body and mind – through spiritual enlightenment. But Hatha Yoga works because it is a most effective system for the development of a healthy, capable brain. 
 
Modern research has proven beyond any doubt that a healthy, happy mind is the result of abundant blood circulation and oxygenation in all areas of the brain. Restriction of blood flow in the brain has been correlated repeatedly with all type of mental illnesses, including anxiety, depression, ADD ADHD, obsessions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and others (see, Change Your Brain Change Your Life by Daniel Amen, MD).
 
Hatha Yoga emphasizes inverted postures which promote abundant blood flow to the brain. Additionally, it includes breathing exercises and relaxation that also enhance brain circulation and brain oxygenation. Flow Yoga aims at creating “Flow.” Flow is the state of mind where the mind is absorbed into an action, forgetting time consciousness. This state of mind, which is free of negative emotions, is very healing for the brain, body, mind and spirit. Yoga at Brain Optimization™ Institute is not merely about body fitness, it is about developing an effective, powerful brain and attaining good health at all levels. 

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Viviana Girardi BA,
Certified Yoga Teacher

Viviana has a bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and is certified in Yoga Teaching by Eric Schiffmann. She is also certified in therapeutic Yoga by Cheri Clampett. Viviana has practiced Raya Yoga including meditation for 25 years. Thus, her Hatha Yoga reflects her personal interest in spirituality and the attainment of enlightenment. 
 
Although Viviana loves physical exercise and therefore the physical aspect of Hatha Yoga, she also values uppermost the healing and spiritual side of it. Her classes are gentle, deep and surrounded in a healing atmosphere. Viviana’s friendly and loving personality is healing all by itself. She is always supportive validating and encouraging her clients efforts and process

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