HATHA YOGA Hatha Yoga is that branch of the Yoga Philosophy which deals with the physical body-its care-its well-being- its health-its strength--and all that tends to keep it in its natural and normal state of health. It teaches a natural mode of living and voices the cry which has taken up by many of the Western world: "Let us get back to Nature," excepting that the Yogi does not have to get  back for he is already there, for he has always clung close to nature and her ways, and has not been dazzled and befooled by the mad rush toward externals which has caused the modern civilized races to forget that such a thing as nature existed. Fashions and social ambitions have not reached the Yogi's consciousness-he smiles at these things, and regards them as he does the pretenses of childish games-he has not been lured from nature's arms, but continues to cuddle close up to the bosom of his good mother who has always given him nourishment, warmth and protection. Hatha Yoga is first nature;second nature; and last NATURE.                                                                       YOGI RAMACHARAKA To date over 1,000 clinical trials have been completed on Yoga and the benefits are HUGE. They run the gamut from improving sleep, posture and gait to improving lung function & easing cardiac arrhythmias, even helping menopausal symptoms.  Alleviate hypertension, improve memory, reduce chronic pain anywhere in the body including arthritis & fibromyalgia... Even easing nausea due to Chemo.    According to these studies yoga practice is reported to : Increase stamina and cognitive function                                                                                                                                         Highly beneficial for: Multiple sclerosis Metabolic syndrome Diabetes Migraines Carpal tunnel syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome Depression Asthma .............the list goes on and on.  Launch YOUR journey back to Radiant Health and Vitality.     Ready to get started?  Susan welcomes any questions or concerns you may have about begining your yoga journey. Call-239.738.3856

Practicing Yoga If you're new to yoga don't assume you'll have to be able to pull off crazy pretzel poses. Let me ease your mind a bit. While yoga DOES sometimes include standing on your head, or bending, twisting, stretching beyond daily tasks, you don't have to be flexible in order to practice yoga.                                                                      So if you consider yourself inflexible, YOGA is  especially for you! Just know that wherever you are, it's okay. There are modifications for every pose, and when you do them, you'll notice an instant improvement in how you feel. The great news is that Yoga excepts your body where you're at now and you grow from there-Unlike other forms of fitness and exercise where you have to get in shape first and then participate. Just know that all levels are welcome here and the environment is safe, supportive, noncompetitive and nonjudgmental.

Meet  the Teacher Susan Pataky is grateful for all the teachers in her life and is is humbled daily and grateful for the bounty of gifts that yoga has bestowed upon her. She has studied Yoga for almost 4 decades and has been teaching since her certification in 1979. She has had the honor of studying with many great masters from many yogic traditions and has integrated this knowledge into her own style of teaching making her classes unique, informative and accessible for any experience level. She studied and received Shakipat from Shri Anandi MA, a respected master of Kundalini Maha Yoga Lineage. Susan brings the same energy, commitment and enthusiasm to her teaching that she brought to her varied and diverse career background. Prior to teaching yoga she was assistant manager of an upscale jewelry store in White Plains, NY and Greenwich, CT and then manager for the Westport, CT store. Her art/design degree afforded her a successful window display business in the retail/corporate world for many years on the east coast for various private & chain stores.  Susan always maintained a ‘side' involvement in holistic studies and various energy healing techniques which ultimately led to her returning to university where she earned a Doctorate in Naturopathic medicine. Although Florida law presently prohibits practice by ND's she sees patients in other states where the law allows. As an Ordained Minister, Susan offers various spiritual tools which facilitate growth and awareness to all faiths and offers heartfelt gratitude to each and every beautiful soul who walks the path to enlightenment. Whether in yoga class or in private setting she believes they are the most inspiring teachers of all.       Susan  Pataky  ensures the safe, gentle execution of stretches,  poses(asanas) and breathing techniques for all.  Extra care is taken with sensitive regions in the body. Each class is geared to the participants needs and goals rather than the ‘simon-sez’ approach making these classes powerfully effective and fun.