yoga

Weekly group classes: Wednesday and Saturday yoga classes will be from 9-10AM, and Pilates is 10-10:45 AM, and evening yoga is 6:30-7:30PM. Fee: $40 for a four class series. Of course, you are welcome to register for more than one class series! You may jump in at anytime. Additionally, Davender will offer private yoga classes as well as Ayurveda healing by appointment. In addition to group classes, Dr. Khokhar will offer private yoga classes as well as Ayurveda healing by appointment. Davender was born in Delhi, India where she obtained a doctorate in Ayurveda, a medical system which dates back to 1500 BC. She also holds a Masters degree in Economics. Dr. Khokhar did charity work in New Delhi in addition to providing Ayurveda to diplomats at the American Embassy School. She returns to her birth country twice annually to continue her charity work. Dr. Khokhar is currently completing her certification as a personal trainer. She has recently offered classes in Breathing Pranayama as well as Therapeutic Yoga at Manchester Community College as well as Pilates and meditation at other Connecticut locations. Advanced registration is required for yoga and pilates classes now, given the instructor's commute. We appreciate participants assistance with this. You may call Dr.Davender Khokhar at (860) 978-3155 to register.

Therapeutic Yoga -These yoga classes are for everyone who wants to improve their health and well-being. Therapeutic Yoga is a carefully designed and extensive program using gentle and restorative yoga, modified postures, breath work and meditation with the intent of giving relief from physical pain and improving joint and organ functions.Participants will improve their posture and flexibility. The posture positions improve blood circulation, promote sound sleep and relaxation allowing the body to heal itself. The individually guided breathing techniques promote harmony and release stress. This class is especially appropriate for individuals who wish to get their bodies back to health after illness, surgery or injury. It can help those suffering from various difficult physical conditions, like back pain and arthritis. The techniques taught are appropriate for beginners, older adults as well as advanced yoga students.

What is Ayurveda? A sister science of Yoga, Ayurveda is the oldest continuously practiced healthcare system in the world. This five thousand year old discipline is drawn from the Vedic texts of India meaning “Science of Life”, the word translates as biology. Ayurvedic Medicine is a holistic tradition from India that uses a systemic highly complex model of health, disease and health restoration. It provides guidance regarding diet, hygiene, and lifestyle so that individuals can maintain their health, and those with health challenges can improve their health. Ayurveda stresses the use of natural therapies to maintain or restore a natural state of balance in the mind and body. It includes: healthy eating with the use of natural foods and beneficial herbs, daily exercise, deep tissue massage, Chakra and Prana balancing and natural cleansing. Spiritual counseling can include breathing, meditation, Reiki and Reflexology.

In recent years the science of Ayurveda has become recognized in the west as Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. Healthcare in this form is one of the fastest growing professional fields today. Holistic medicine is now viewed in the United States as an important part of the solution to the rising incidence of chronic disease and the dramatically increasing cost of healthcare. Ayurvedic Medicine has earned respect as a scientifically valid system. The World Health Organization calls it “An invaluable part of humankind’s medical heritage and an important tool in the service and promotion of global health.” As Ayurveda is a personal approach to wellness and medicine, Dr. Khokhar evaluates the needs and goals of each client and works with you guiding and directing you to empower you to the practice of The Art of Self-Healing.