Our Philosophy

                               Yoga as mental process

We at the BraveOnDownYoga and Wellness Studio teach yoga as a mental practice, not just a physical activity. Yoga was created to train the mind. The mind creates thoughts which, in turn, create feelings that ultimately create experience; how one receives and interacts with the world. If we become the observer of our thoughts and release attachment to our emotions, we then have the ability to make clearer choices and become the creators of our lives.

This is what we teach on the yoga mat. You will learn to fine tune your ability to be intuitive and sensitive while listening to what is going on in your body. As this ability becomes developed, we are able to become sensitive to others. An experience of serenity and evenness emanates from the practitioner, allowing observations to be filled with gratitude and compassion.

In yoga you will also experience an increase in strength and fitness. Yoga can help to relieve anxiety and symptoms of physical ailments tend to dissipate. When the central nervous system is no longer stressed by confusion and anxiety created by the mind, the immune system is able to do it's job to repair the body and maintain physical health. No, your life may not become stress free. But when stressful situations arise, you will be able to use the tools from yoga to problem solve more easily.

All of our staff members are hand picked by owner P. Linda Ierna Reed confirming they are working in integrity. Linda makes sure that they are looking at their creations in their lives and asking themselves, "what do I need to believe to create this reality and what is my lesson in this experience?" Each staff member maintains their own personal practice so that they may be the best practitioners/teachers for you.

We here at BraveOnDownYoga and Wellness Studio work hard to live what we teach.