Yoga Classes

Raja Hatha Style

Yoga is a 5000 year old practice that originated in India. The practice of Yoga helps to harmonize the body, mind and spirit, in addition to increasing flexibility and strength. The literal meaning of Yoga is "union". Through the practice of Yoga one will experience increased sensitivity and awareness of oneself and one's surroundings, sharper focus and concentration, as well as good health and well-being.

Hatha Yoga is one of the six main systems of Yoga. The word "Hatha" literally translates to "Sun/Moon", respectively "Ha/Tha". Therefore "Hatha Yoga" literally translates to "the union of Sun and Moon" or "the union of the Yin and Yang". This system of Yoga was developed as a form of physical purification of the body in order to achieve higher states of awareness through meditation during the 15th century in India.

Raja Yoga is another of the six main systems of Yoga. The literal translation of "Raja" is "royal", and this system is sometimes called the crown of Hatha Yoga. Raja Yoga, also known as Ashtanga Yoga, referring to the Eight Limbs of Yoga, as outlined in the Sutras of Patanjali (recorded circa 250 BCE). Raja Yoga adds the exercise of concentration upon completion of purification, whereby increasing mindfulness and awareness as well as fostering a feeling of spaciousness and bliss through meditation.

Classes will be taught by Yogin Sean Arthur, a teacher certified by the Yoga Alliance.  Yogin Sean is certified in the Rahini style of yoga which incorporates Hatha, Kundalini, and Bon Buddhist practices. Sean was fortunate to have the opportunity to study and learn from Bon Buddhist Monks the art of simple mindfulness and meditation.  In addition Yogin Sean has been studying, the Hong Family Style, Five Animal Shaolin Kung Fu since 1998 with Sifu Dr. Jan L. Miller, Master Instructor of the Dragon Tiger Kung Fu Center. He has also studied Macrobiotic Cooking and Ch’ang Ming (Taoist Dietary Therapy) with Simo Melanie Miller of the Dragon Tiger Kung Fu Center. Yogin Sean has a unique and interesting style of teaching Yoga that incorporates the teachings outlined in the ancient Sutras of Pantajali combining Hatha Raja Yoga with Bon Buddhist practices.

The Dragon Tiger Kung Fu Center is pleased to be affording students the ability to learn, practice and obtain all the benefits that Yoga has to offer.

Please call (631) 863-3600 to sign up for classes on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:15pm

The first class is free and subsequent classes are $15 per class or buy 10 classes for $120

(631) 863-3600