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A Young Man Impresses His Sensei
Centers where seekers of health and spiritual enlightenment learn to connect disciplined movement with transcendent thought are found throughout San Diego County. Yoga schools turn out teachers in record numbers and classes everywhere are filled with adults, children, out-of-town guests and seniors who have been driving up the statistics of healthy longevity through exercise.
Here are some examples of places that welcome visitors to work out the kinks of long flights or drives, to prepare their minds for a business presentation or, to maintain the continuity of T'ai Chi, Karate or Yogi breathing programs they are used to pursuing at home.
Astanga Yoga Centers of San Diego provide instructions in an athletic yoga style, considered by many to be the most advanced of the physical forms. The full practice requires a moderate level of physical fitness and dedication to hard work. According to the Centers' description, "Psychologically, Astanga Yoga develops attributes of the warrior spirit, strength of character, courage and compassion." Astanga Yoga offers two Centers in San Diego: at 1450 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 in Hillcrest, and at 3555 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106 in Point Loma. For information, call (619) 294-7792.
Bamboo Yoga offers a full range of Yoga classes, including Restorative Yoga (a branch of Hatha Yoga), Qi Gong (developed by Taoist monks in China) and Power Yoga (ideal for athletes). Bamboo Yoga also provides other forms of exercise, such as Mat Pilates and NIA, a combination of dance and martial arts, as well as bodywork treatments, including Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Medical Massage and Foot Refelexology. Bamboo Yoga is located at 1127 Loma Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118. For information, call (619) 435-9119.
Master Yoga Academy in the village of La Jolla has been attracting a faithful cadre of practitioners for years, with its Gentle Yoga (for people with special needs), Yoga for Pregnancy, Svaroopa® Flow Yoga, (a "compassionate" approach using yoga props to provide support), and Bliss Yoga I and II, aimed at strengthening the spine. Master Yoga is located at 7606 Fay Avenue ,La Jolla, CA 92037. For information, call (858) 454-6978.
Radiance Yoga & Therapeutic Exercise Center offers children's yoga, as well as other methods for adults at all levels. The Center specializes in professional fitness programs with one-on-one training and provides wellness seminars presented by recognized authorities. Radiance Yoga is located at 1618 W. Lewis Street, San Diego, CA 92103. For information, call (619) 299-1443.
San Diego Yoga Studio of Iyengar Yoga is where students learn to integrate alignment, balance, strength and flexibility through a method developed by one of the world's foremost Yoga teachers, Shri B.K.S. Iyengar. His interpretation of Hatha Yoga is aimed at enabling students to meet the demands of modern life by relaxing at will and creating their own centered space. Classes are available for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Accomplished instructors staff two locations: Studio One at 4134 Napier Street, San Diego, CA 92110 in the West Clairemont area; and Studio Two at 1057 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106 in Point Loma. For information, call (619) 276-8766>.
Yoga Del Mar has become a favorite place for children, due in large part to the playful interpretation of Pamela Hollander (an instructor dedicated to developing positive manners, awareness and self-esteem in youngsters through yoga) who comes to Yoga Del Mar twice a year to train teachers and parents in her yoga-for-children program. The school also offers adult classes in various levels and styles of Yoga, as well as year-round workshops and retreats. Yoga Del Mar is located at 2652 Del Mar Heights Road, Del Mar CA 92014. For information, call (858) 720-0076.
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