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What is Masala Yoga?

    "Masala" is the Hindi word meaning "spicy blend." Masala Yoga is a versatile and creative blend of Hatha Yoga disciplines integrating strength, fluidity, alignment, inner guidance, breath, and meditation, for a complete and absorbing mind/body/spirit experience. Classes are dynamic as well as meditative, synthesizing elements from Classical Hatha, Iyengar, Viniyoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Kundalini Yoga, and practices derived from Chi-Qung, Tai Chi, Dao-In, modern movement techniques, and Thai Yoga Bodywork. Yogic breathing (Pranayama) is incorporated into the practice, enhancing focus and concentration. Each class ends with deep relaxation (Shavasana) to soothe and calm the entire system.

    The Masala Yoga Studio, located in Caldwell, is a tranquil oasis where students are encouraged to delve into and explore their relationship to yoga, and to themselves. Classes are small, with nurturing hands-on attention from the teacher. Poses are offered in multiple stages, making the practice accessible to students of any level of ability. Each class is spontaneous, created "in-the-moment," depending upon the needs and requests of the students.