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Yoga's Beneficial Practice to Spiritual Fulfillment at Namaste Wellness Studio
Yoga's Beneficial Practice to Spiritual Fulfillment at Namaste Wellness Studio
By: Stella Oriel Link
January 16th, 2011
The fundamental practice of Yoga has been taught for centuries in many places around the world with its seamless poses and beautiful extensions of the body. Yoga creates a space of spiritual enlightenment for all who practice it through its various poses, breathing, and clearing of the mind. The major focal points of yoga include: Panayama (controlling breath), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (Meditation), Asana (the seated position for meditation), and several standing or sitting positions meant for peaceful contemplation. The goal of yoga is to improve health both mentally as well as physically, while establishing a beautiful unity between body, spirit and soul. The consistent practice of yoga as it spread from India to the United States over the years has created harmony and tranquility to those who practice it.
A Central Illinois studio, named Namaste Wellness in Junction City, has been open since May 2006 offering various types of yoga and other wellness offerings, such as Pilates and Meditation. Namaste is the main phrase for leaving and beginning a yoga session, in order to show respect for the practice of yoga itself, meaning "let there be salutation to you." Owner Molly Waller showcases many class types, including several types of Yoga such as, Foundations of Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Athletic Yoga Flow and others that will leave you empowered by their class sessions. The 20 class options allow for many types of class variations with reasonable session prices for each type of exercise. Namaste's schedule also helps those who are in different levels of yoga concentrate on their personal goals. The great focus of Namaste in Central Illinois is to keep the concept of wellness alive for all ages and walks of life, especially in Peoria. A collective of 9 amazing instructors keep the passion for yoga and wellness alive through their strong teaching skills. Additionally, Molly provides some great tips for each class session on her website and in a provided brochure, while providing all sources for payment of courses. She also provides traditional definitions of yoga for those who may want to understand the postures more fully. Here are some suggestions for classes:
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
- When joining a class already in progress, please do so with minimal disruption.
- Don't practice on a full stomach.
- All required mats and props are provided for your use or you may bring your own.
- Wear comfortable but form fitting clothing so instructors may assist you with your postures.
All in all, Namaste Wellness Studio is a brilliant yoga studio in the Peoria area that creates quality classes with healthy training in mind. The qualified instructors and comfortable setting gives a beautiful, spiritual journey for all yoga students. The creation of physical and emotional well-being is enhanced through positive training at Namaste. While providing creative events and a wonderful class environment, this Peoria studio gives new life to an aged, serene practice that celebrates the best of life. Overall, Namaste Wellness Studio gives the best of spiritual mindfulness that Central Illinois has to offer.
About the Author
Stella Link's educational background includes her Bachelor's Degree in English from Eastern Illinois University and the majority of coursework for an Associates' in Multimedia. She was involved in a variety of activities throughout college, including the Vehicle, Eastern Illinois University's creative writing magazine and submitting writing as well as creating articles for @ Mag, an online magazine the college puts out regularly. Additionally, she wrote movie and CD reviews for The Verge, an entertainment section of Eastern Illinois University's newspaper.
Thus, writing has always been a major part of Stella's life and her educational goal throughout college was to become a successful, published writer. She took classes in English literature and even wrote an Honors Thesis. She has been published in Pekin High School's Dragon Prints, Eastern's The Summit, & most recently, Illinois Central College's The Vehicle creative writing magazine. Stella is involved regularly in writing activities, including Peoria's writing group Wordsmiths By Night.
Stella has used personal experiences and complex imagery to weave stories throughout her poetry, while realistic stories are her major strength. She is currently working on a variety of creative works and submitting regularly for publication. Her strong interests in paranormal experiences and unexplained phenomena are profound influences on her writing. Stella submits regularly for Michael Kleen's Black Oak Media online publication and is in the running for publication with Liquid Poetry, a publication out of Bartonville, Illinois. Her writing is often intricate, moving, powerful, & filled with raw bursts of emotion throughout.
Stella Link was born and raised in Pekin, Illinois to a middle class Catholic Family. As a child, she was actively involved in writing poems and stories, while having a strikingly vivid imagination. She graduated from Pekin Community High School. Her focus was actively involved in Creative Writing Club, Art Club, and other creative activities. After high school, she went to Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, where she majored in English and was involved in large amounts of writing and reading. Her GPA allowed her to get involved with the Honors Programs at Eastern, while doing well in her English coursework. Her Honors Thesis on one of her favorite published authors, Dylan Thomas, allowed her to explore the theory and craft of writing.
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