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In the winter of 2025, teachers of the Satyananda\u00a0 system of yoga\u00a0began offering weekly one-hour classes\u00a0to the adult participants of the foundation.\u00a0 The classes continue consistently throughout the year, bringing joy, movement, and peace to the participants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yoga postures (asana) help strengthen muscles, improve muscle tone, stabilize the joints, and enhance balance and motor coordination. Regular practice also contributes to weight management and metabolic regulation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mental and Emotional Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yoga is not only physical exercise; it is also a powerful tool for mental and emotional wellbeing, strengthening the participants\u2019 self-confidence and self-esteem.<\/p>\n<p>Breathing techniques (pranayama) enhance concentration, memory, and cognitive flexibility. Focusing on the breath calms the nervous system, reduces anxiety, and helps manage stress and emotional fluctuations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Structure of the Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each class is organized in the form of a story, within which practices of asana, pranayama, relaxation, meditation techniques, and basic references to yamas (social disciplines) \u00a0and niyamas (personal disciplines)\u00a0are integrated.<\/p>\n<p>This approach is inspired by the philosophy and literature of Satyananda Yoga, particularly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Micheline Flak,\u00a0<em>Children Who Succeed<\/em>\u00a0(Estia Publications)<br \/>\n(<em>Micheline Flak founded the R.Y.E. system \u2013 Recherche sur le Yoga dans l\u2019\u00c9ducation \u2013 which is considered a global model for integrating yoga into education and for people with disabilities.<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li><em>Yogic Education for Children<\/em>, Volumes 1 &amp; 2 (Yoga Publication Trust)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over time, a warm and supportive relationship has developed among the teachers, participants, and the foundation\u2019s staff. 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