"Samatvam Yog Uchyate"

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Samatvam means balance and in Bhagwat Gita, Bhagwan Krishna tells Arjuna that yoga is balance, equanimity or a state of equilibrium where there are no extremes. 

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The goal of yoga is spiritual but in that process it brings balance and harmony at the physical, mental and emotional well- being. Maharishi Patanjali systematized the eternal teachings of yoga and taught it to his disciples. As a result, we got these teachings in the form of yoga sutras, small aphorisms that revealed the path and goal of Yoga. They form the basis of classical or traditional yoga.

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To read more about yoga and related articles go to my blog page.

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ABOUT NEERU

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Neeru considers herself a lifetime student of Yoga and Vedanta. Born and raised in India, ancient Indian teachings of Sanatana Dharma were always a part of growing up in the culture. Her mother had a great influence on her who read her scriptures. 
Hatha yoga came much later during teenage years and as a student, it helped her physically and mentally. In the later years of her life, it helped her overcome some of her health concerns as well.
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Her formal education in Yoga started at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute where she learned different aspects of yoga under some experienced teachers. After getting her teacher training, she continued her studies with Sudhir Tiwariji, son of O. P Tiwari ji who shared his teachings generously with her. He plays a huge role in shaping her as a yoga student and teacher. She has also studied Ayurveda concepts and principles at Kaivalyadhama which is one of her favorite topics and attended various workshops on Pranayama, Dhayana, and yogic studies.
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She was introduced to another lineage; Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga founded by Swami Gitananda Giri which is based on Bengal Tantra and South Indian Shaivism. For the past few years, she is been studying Yoga step by Step, the Deeper Gitananda series, and Nada Yoga under Dr. Ananda Balyogi Bhavnani, the current lineage holder of the tradition. 
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She feels fortunate to be a student of Vedanta under Swami Brahmanishtananda Swarawati in Edmonton and Mantra studies under Pandit Shivshakar Dwivedi.
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She has been teaching group and private yoga classes to adults and seniors in Edmonton for the past 10 years.
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Her classes weave the knowledge of yoga philosophy and Ayurveda that goes beyond asana practice. 

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Her classes weave the knowledge of yoga philosophy and Ayurveda that goes beyond asana practice. 

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She teaches/ has taught specialized classes and workshops on:

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Yoga for Stress and Anxiety

Yoga for Arthritis

Yoga for Parkinson's 

Chair yoga

Learn to breathe the yogic way

Pranayama workshops

Yoga philosophy to yoga teacher trainees 

Anatomy and Physiology of respiratory system and Nervous system to a group of Pranayama TTC students , Taiwan

Talk on Ayurveda concepts

Bridge to gap and high risk youth classes at YMCA

Wellness Conference ( Second Wind Conference)

Interfaith conferences ( on Hinduism)

Presentations on India, its culture at different platforms in Edmonton.

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Check her schedule to see where she is teaching:

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