Hatha Yoga at the SFBC

"Therefore remember that the practices of hatha yoga, asana, and pranayama are ultimately intended for developing the quality of human consciousness, not just the body."
-Hatha Yoga Pradipika

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Hatha yoga helps us to be more aware of our bodies, which supports the process of developing mindfulness and other meditative states of mind. This is why Hatha Yoga is an excellent complement to and preparation for the practice of meditation. Emphasizing awareness and non-competitive in nature, yoga increases flexibility, balance, and strength. Our aim for these classes is to go beyond the merely physical or mental side of our being to embody all of ourselves.

Friday Class: Awakening the Body, Mind, and Heart - an Hour of Yoga and Meditation

Fridays, 6:00pm-7:00pm (No class after Dec 16 and in January)
Donation: $10* (exact change appreciated.)

Most people don't realize that the physical practice of Hatha yoga was created thousands of years ago for the purpose of preparing for meditation. Please join us for this unique class of Hatha Yoga and guided Buddhist  meditation.

Thirty minutes of active flowing yoga gets our blood moving, bringing us in tune with our breath and cultivating a calm, receptive body and mind so that we're completely ready to enjoy and explore thirty minutes of sitting meditation. Moving mindfully with our breath increases our capacity to tune into a more refined and subtle sense of positive motivation, caring for ourselves and caring for others. Yoga mats and meditation cushions provided.

Suggested donation $10-$5*, or whatever you can afford. Open to all levels of experience with yoga and meditation.

*A note about prices.
The Bay Area Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO) is a nonprofit organization that runs on donations and the support of those attending its events and classes. We would like to offer the Dharma to anyone with interest and are very happy to have reduced rates for those who need them. Please arrange reduced rates in advance when possible.