Yoga & Pilates

What is it?

Yoga, as it's more popularly thought of in the west, refers to a series of held poses or "asanas." Physical, psychological and spiritual benefits include improved strength, flexibility, and reduction of stress and stress-related conditions, as well as a general sense of balance and peacefulness.

Pilates is a series of exercises using either a floor mat or a special apparatus (reformer is the most popular) concentrating on core muscle (between the base of the ribs and the tops of the thighs) strength and endurance, improved dynamic stability, coordination posture and range of motion.

Who does it?

Yoga has a number of styles and levels from beginning to very advanced difficulty. Those who practice yoga may be looking to improve focus, release tension, to improve a number of physical capacities or simply to have an integrated mind/body/spirit wellness ritual.

Pilates students report better balance, posture, coordination, range of motion and improved biomechanics in all physical (functional, recreational, athletic) activities.

What to look for in a practitioner?

Nationally recognized certification
Registration with the Yoga Alliance
A teacher who continues to study
Professionalism and other qualities that earn your trust and respect
Fellow student references

Cosmic Dog Yoga

1923 Second Street (use Third St. entrance)
Livermore
(925) 456-YOGA
www.CosmicDogYoga.com
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Come enjoy the most comprehensive workout of your life - mind, body and spirit. We don't care if you can touch your toes or levitate. At Cosmic Dog, yoga is about finding an open heart, flexible mind and strong spirit.

Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy

Lisa Gray, LMFT
Certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner
60 Fenton Street, Suite 5, Livermore
(925) 784-0415
http://www.yogemotion.com

Yoga Therapy is a method of psychotherapy that utilizes the body as a tool for understanding and changing patterns of thought and behavior. It is intended to allow you to access your body’s wisdom and natural healing.

Downtown Yoga
220B Division St., Pleasanton
(925) 819-9983

Livermore Pilates Studio
1080 Concannon Blvd., Livermore
(925) 443-9030

Mindful Movements Pilates Studio
2217 Second St., Livermore
(925) 788-9591

Pilates Body By Valentin
6670 Amador Plaza Rd. #103, Dublin
(925) 803-9320