Yoga Studio of Little Rock

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The Yoga Studio of Little Rock, 910 West 6th Street, opened at its current location September 1, 1999. The remodeled space in the Jones Production Center (6th and Chester) is equipped with all of the necessary props to teach therapeutic hatha yoga. The studio regularly sponsors workshops with certified Iyengar teachers.

Pam Peters has been studying hatha yoga since 1984 and began teaching in 1993. She has attended several national Iyengar conventions and numerous workshops.

Gene Williams began studying yoga in 2003 and has been a faithful student and practitioner since that time. In addition to his studies at the Yoga Studio of Little Rock, Gene has participated in workshops with Doug Keller, and certified Iyengar teachers, Lou Hoyt and Randy Just.

The teachers are committed to creating healing space in the heart of downtown Little Rock and personalized instruction in a small class setting. Maximum class size is 20 although most of the classes average 12-15 practitioners.

Our method of hatha yoga emphasizes alignment of bones, rhythmic breathing, and the use of props. By using such things as chairs, blocks, pillows, straps and blankets, anyone can benefit from the pose, no matter what their age or level of fitness.

Our yoga practice involves us in the process of doing versus being done to. Our yoga ritual (practice) is nothing less than a return to our spiritual center, the home of our self-esteem, our true and perfect self.

A Word About our Studio: Many of our students have remarked that there is a special "feeling" in our yoga studio. It has always been our intention that the physical setting and the flow of our yoga practice would blend together to bridge the gap between the mundane and the sacred. In the studio we attempt to enhance what could be called a "creative ritual." The ritual of our yoga practice is our way of increasing balance and connection within ourselves, with each other, the wider community and that divine energy that brings stability, flexibility and light to our lives. Things can isolate us. We lose connection with the rhythm in our lives so we strive to create a "mindfulness of being." This mindfulness is a condition of authenticity, of being fully self-aware and conscious of being a creative composer of one's own life. We celebrate the truth that directed energy enhances change.

Hatha yoga is intended to complement, not substitute for, the advice of your own physician/health care provider, with whom you should always consult before starting any medical or physical regime. Although hatha yoga can be done by all people, it may not be recommended for people with special medical problems. Always ask your doctor about any specific questions or problems you may have.