Kundalini Yoga @ the Hacienda Picalqui

Sat Nam,

The Fundación Brethren y Unida welcomes YOGA classes to the Hacienda.

For those of you not only looking to lend a helping hand on an organic farm in Ecuador whilst travelling, absorbing and learning the culture in this beautiful country, but are also after some relaxation and holistic healthy living, look no further, you have found the right place.

FBU is proud to be the FIRST volunteer programme in Ecuador offering YOGA, volunteering and culture exchange retreats on an organic farm.

Classes are $5 p/person p/class or $4 p/person p/class when there are 4 or more students taking the class.

You need to bring: a set of clean and comfortable clothing to do yoga in (pants, t-shirt, sweater) and a yoga mat if possible.


THE YOGA

The type of yoga that is taught at FBU is Kundalini.
Kundalini yoga is a form of yogic philosophy that involves integrating mind, body and spirit through practicing yoga asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation and mantra that dates back to India over 4000 years ago.

This type of yoga is known as the yoga of awareness; the ultimate goal is to reach an elevated state of consciousness through systematically opening up the chakras (energy centres in the body), relaxing the mind and learning to live in harmony with the universe.







The long and short-term benefits of Kundalini yoga are:

• Stress and tension relief
• Clarity of mind
• Strengthening of the nervous and glandular systems
• Corporal detoxification
• Improved flexibility
• Improved concentration
• Improved circulation
• More overall energy
• Physical strength
• Self control
• Physical and mental relaxation
• Overcoming insecurities
• Discovery

NOTE: not all of the above benefits will become apparent after just a few weeks of classes (although some will), it is recommended that you continue with a yoga teacher at least 3 times per week wherever you can for maximum results.
Also it is important that you explain any serious recent injuries or medical issues.


Class structure: (duration between 1.5 - 2 hours)

1. Adi Mantra - to start class
2. Warm up
3. Kriya - series of asanas (postures), mantras and pranayama (breathing techniques)
4. Deep relaxation
5. Meditation
6. Closing song and mantra

NOTE: the classes will be instructed according to your level of yoga practice.
NO former knowledge or practice of yoga is necessary.



THE INSTRUCTOR

Amy Proszowski was born in Canada and has been living in Ecuador for the past 7 years.
Having completed the Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training course in Tumbaco she has taught in Quito, Cayambe, Cotacachi, Tabacundo, and Toronto in both english and spanish.

In 2009 Amy trained as a doula in Canada and is in the process of certification with DONA (Doulas of North America). During the same year she also completed prenatal yoga and childbirth education training.

Sharing her knowledge and empowering women is what Amy loves to do most! She is caring, a good listener, and patient. Her hobbies include baking cakes and cooking, cycling, the arts, yoga. Amy continues her development in her chosen careers.

Please write to amyproszowski[at]gmail.com for more information or with any questions about the yoga or her doula services.