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Nora writes about her  classes: I practice and teach from a Vinyasa style of yoga, which involves linking several poses together, to increase strength, flexibility, balance, focus, and body awareness. I focus on smooth transitions between poses, to create a fluid, relaxing and safe experience for each class participant.

I begin each class by encouraging participants to turn our focus inward, listening to our bodies, relaxing into our breath and giving our attention to the present moment. In our busy lives, it is too common for us to externally focus on everything but our bodies. 

Yoga allows us to momentarily slow the pace of our lives and take time to focus on ourselves, thus allowing us to revitalize our mind and body. Yoga offers significant benefits to our physical, emotional and cognitive health. These include, but are not limited to; stronger muscles, increased flexibility, natural weight loss, reduced stress, increase in focus and strengthened immune system.

I began doing Yoga about 10 years ago and really dove into my own personal practice during graduate school. I was working towards my master's degree in Art Therapy. This was a time of great change and reflection for me and Yoga seemed to be a natural fit into this time of transformation. My coursework was very taxing both intellectually and emotionally. Yoga offered me a sense of relief and an escape. It was a time when I could shut out my worries and stress and focus on me. For the last 10 years, Yoga has continued to offer me that respite and has changed my life in so many ways. I feel healthier in mind, body and soul. I am stronger now than I ever was when I was younger and involved in competitive sports. I am more focused and able to handle all the stress life hands out to me. And, I relate to people in my life with more love and patience.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions and/or to register for a class. I want to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for each participant and welcome any questions that will allow you to feel comfortable.

For more information, contact Nora at (585) 269-9167 or yogawithnora@ymail.com, and visit norasyoga.blogspot.com.