On-line Donation Based Classes for Spring 2024!

Journey through the Self ~ Pranayama with Adam Flores and

Yoga Therapy for Senior Neuroplasticity with Grisell Gonzalez

All sessions take place through Zoom. Find Zoom instructions located at the bottom of this page.

Discover the therapeutic benefits of Yoga in group classes led by AUM’s experienced clinical Yoga Therapists.

“Excellent way to cope with current life stressors and the world state of mind.” —E. G.

Our classes are open to Spanish speakers. We provide bilingual assistance for those who need it. Nuestros cursos están abierto a hispanohablantes. Ofrecemos servicios de traducción para todos que los necesitan.

DONATION-BASED MONTHLY CLASS SERIES

A minimum of four students is required for a class to proceed. In the event of class cancellation, students will receive a full refund. No refunds are available after attending the first class, and no make-up sessions will be provided for canceled classes.

Tuition: $35 per monthly class series. Please ensure payment is submitted before the series begins.

Payment Choices:

PayPal: Click on the links below to proceed

Zelle: Send payment to info@aumhomeshala.org.

• Tour Through the Self: Pranayama+ with Adam on Zoom!

Join us on Wednesdays, April 3, 17, & 24 and May 1, 15, 22, & 29, 2024, from 7-8 pm (EST). Zoom log-on starts at 6:50 pm, and the class officially begins at 7 pm.

Embark on a transformative journey with our group sessions, aimed at enhancing self-awareness, emotional self-regulation, concentration, and meditation through the profound practice of pranayama. Dive into the exploration of the chakra energy system using visualization, sound, body-based check-ins, gentle movement, and inner listening. This inclusive class, suitable for beginners and experienced yogis, empowers you to develop tools for cultivating a personal yoga practice. Join us on this enriching path of connecting with inner wisdom and fostering witness consciousness.

I run at the gym. I did not notice this at first but suddenly I felt much easier to breathe while running last week. Since I started the class, I am more conscious of my breathing in daily life. I wonder that affected breathing while running too. – TO

Pranayama and breathing exercises, and actually just bringing awareness to the process of breathing is paramount for good health – and it’s no coincidence that this class comes at a time when the world is dealing with a disease that affects how one breathes! As the adage goes: breath is life. These ancient practices and knowledge are desperately needed in the world right now and Adam’s instruction and care is the perfect vehicle to bring these invaluable practices up to date. – JR

I look forward to going deeper into learning and understanding about pranayama processes with Adam. I think this is very valuable and important work for all of us at this time on the planet. I am extremely grateful for having been able to take this class! – MH

This class helped me develop greater lung capacity. I had a lung ablation several years ago for a small lung caner that left scar tissue and a reduced ability to breath, I am now able to breath deeply for a much longer period of time. JB

Adam Flores, Licensed CCPA, E-RYT®500, YACEP®, C-IAYT, is a dedicated yogi with over 20 years of experience. His journey began in childhood and led him to complete his initial teacher training with Laughing Lotus in NYC. Alongside his love for herbal medicine, Adam taught yoga privately while embarking on a mission to serve diverse communities. With a focus on cancer patients and low-income families in the Caribbean, Adam educated them on incorporating Ayurvedic principles into their lives for improved health and happiness. Currently residing in the Treasure Coast, he serves as a chiropractic assistant and applies yogic principles to develop therapeutic somatic programs for detox and rehabilitation facilities. Adam holds an E-RYT 500 certification from Atmananda Miami and is a registered YACEP with the Yoga Alliance. Additionally, he completed his Yoga Therapy training at Aum Home Shala. His true passion lies in guiding individuals to cultivate a yoga practice that feels like home, while utilizing yoga as a catalyst for personal empowerment and social activism. Adam’s primary focus is on providing free yoga and yoga therapy services to marginalized groups, including homeless LGBTQ+ youth, individuals in drug rehabilitation and transitional housing programs, and incarcerated transgender individuals.

• Yoga Therapy for Neuroplasticity with Grisell Gonzalez

Join us on Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18, & 25 and May 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2024 from 4:30-5:30 pm (EST). Zoom log-on starts at 4:15 pm, and the class officially begins at 4:30pm.

This class series, designed as brain yoga or Neuroplasticity, provides practical techniques to enhance sensory awareness and perception, addressing age-related declines. Studies highlight positive impacts on brain regions and networks, potentially mitigating age-related and neurodegenerative declines. Additionally, yoga therapy for seniors improves balance, muscular strength, flexibility, respiratory function, cardiovascular health, and mental well-being. It also reduces stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and enhances sleep patterns. This natural approach fosters healthier aging by promoting overall well-being and increasing brainwave activity, gray matter, and volume in key brain regions.

“I always feel great after the class. I am learning new exercises to help with pains and aches due to aging and physical conditions.” —C. M.

“The instructor is excellent! I appreciated her knowledge and experience. It’s a gift to find an instructor who is passionate in what she is teaching. Their yoga therapy classes are a blessing!” —E. E.

“I am so proud and more self-confident and happier because I have increased balance, agility, and feel more independent and capable. … My memory is better and so is my concentration.” —I. P.

“Expectations to learn brain stimulating activities have far exceeded my expectations. I’ve even shared some of the exercises with my adult children and other friends and they enjoy learning.” —T. K.

“I leave the session invigorated, focused and with renewed purpose.” —D. L.

Grisell B. Gonzalez, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, is a yoga therapist with a degree in art history from the University of Washington. She received her 1,000-Hour Clinical Yoga Therapy Certification and her 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification from AUM hOMe Shala, and earned her 200-hour yoga teaching certification at Ananda Washington. Grisell specializes in working with Parkinson’s and neuro-motor degenerative disorders. She is the founder of Inner Joy Yoga & Meditation, where she shares her knowledge of yoga therapy, meditation, tai chi for health, and Pilates. Yoga has been a part of her life for more than 20 years, and inspires her to live each moment more mindfully.