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A Primer
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Yoga
A Primer
Prasara Yoga
"F l o w Through Motion "
What is Yoga?
Yoga is an age-old discipline developed in India for the purpose of improving the health
of your body, mind, and spirit. The path of Yoga is said to be eightfold, with specific
instructions in key disciplines. Comparing the totality of Yoga to a tree, the disciplines
which make up the tree are called the limbs of Yoga; Yamas (restraints), niyamas
(observances), asana (postures), pranayama (breathing), pratyahara (withdrawal of senses),
dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (absorption).
What is Asana?
Asana is the aspect of Yoga that is most commonly thought of, and it involves the learning
of specific postures for the direct improvement of physical health and vitality. The postures
are said to open your joints and give your body freedom and energy. When people speak
of exercises called Downward Facing Dog, Cobra, and Pigeon, they are talking about Asana.
Many people from all over the world have benefited from the practice of Asana in its many
varieties of expression. Ashtanga yoga, Bikram yoga, Power yoga, Jivamukti yoga, the list
goes on and on, and it can be very confusing! However, despite the many different names
and the details of instruction, they all share at their heart the cultivation of physical and
mental ability on your path of Yoga.
Prasara Yoga
Is it just another of the many styles of Yoga out there? Prasara is a method resurrected
from Patanjali s Yoga Sutras, considered the bible of yoga , compiled in 200 B.C. It was
developed by Circular Strength Training Founder Coach Scott Sonnon, and integrates all
eight limbs of Yoga into a physical practice designed to improve your Flow.
grace and fluidity. Your Flow is your freedom of movement! The English translation of
Prasara can be interpreted as extension, advancing, a free course, a stream . Prasara Yoga
is then a means to improve your body s freedom. Freedom to play your sport, to dance, and
to move with grace in all that you do! Sounds good, doesn t it! Everyone appreciates the
graceful movement of our favorite athletes and dancers. And don t we all wonder if we
could ever move the way they do? It seems that it is ingrained in our being to appreciate
the beauty of their movement and seemingly effortless actions. Prasara Yoga was developed as a method to develop our bodies and our movement in search of that grace.
Basic Concepts
Before we begin with the first postures and movements, there are a few basic concepts
that you should keep in mind as you start to develop your Yoga practice. Sticking to these
key points will both make sure you are doing the Yoga properly and not harm yourself, and
also will insure the best progress possible.
So lets begin!
The following book presents for you 5 different Prasara Flows with three progressive
levels of difficulty (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced). Based on your current level of
skill, you may find yourself progressing through each level quickly, or you may find yourself
stuck at one particular level for awhile. However it goes, remember that the goal is not to
blast through each level so that you become a master at this style of Yoga! The goal is to
achieve graceful motion and to achieve a greater understanding of how your body moves.
Each practice is a new beginning and every movement can feel fresh and exciting. Enjoy
the journey, dont be so focused on the end, or youll miss all the benefits of traveling the
path.
There is no specific timeframe for how long to spend at the levels, but we do recommend
starting at the Beginning level, even if it feels very easy. Spending time at the Beginning will
help you to understand the nature of the particular Flow and you gain a deeper connection
that will help you as you progress.
You may also find that some of the 5 Flows are easier for you than others. This is because
each Flow is designed to access differing parts of your bodys structure and abilities. We
believe that you will find great benefit in the varieties of movements and postures we present here for you.
The Five Flows are: Cricket, Vine, Wind, Ocean, and Seesaw. We will start by discussing the
proper posture and performance of the asana, or poses, that you will be doing in each Flow.
We will then discuss the transitional movements between the asana. Knowing the details of
smooth movement between postures will allow you to explore your graceful flow as you put
it all together. Your performance of these postures and movements in a Flow may be quite
mechanical and stilted at first, but like anything, as you practice you will become smoother
and it will start to be second nature. Soon you will find the process quite meditative and
you will find your FLOW!
We suggest that you begin by exploring each asana in each Flow one at a time and pay
careful attention to what you are experiencing in the moment. Study the pictures provided,
and the detailed instructions carefully, but also listen to your body and go only as far into
the posture as you can without causing pain. You will hold these poses for a couple of
breaths. This means you should be breathing! You may hold the pose for longer if youd
like, but make sure you remember NO PAIN, and keep breathing. Spend as much time as
you need to work on the structure of the various asana. When you are fairly comfortable,
you are then ready to string them all together. However, dont feel that you need to perform each asana perfectly. This is because there will always be aspects of the asana that
you could work on, but you dont want to get stuck there! Once you understand the basic
mechanics of the asana, allow yourself to move on to achieving flow between them, you will
find that working on flow will improve your performance of the static asana. Our goal is
graceful MOVEMENT!
Many people begin by asking what particular muscles or body parts are stretched or
worked out in the various asana. While this is a valid question that can be answered
matter of factly, the intent of the question does veer off a bit from what we are working to
achieve with this practice. The beauty of yogic postures is that the benefit is in the totality
of the pose. Absolutely, the Downward Facing Dog works on lengthening the calves and
hamstrings, but that is not the primary purpose. The goal is to find your bodys personal
expression in that particular posture. At first you focus on the details of the alignment and
breathing, but then as you deepen your skill and practice, you begin to let go and become
the posture. Rather than a direct focus on what bodypart is being stretched or
So lets begin!
strengthened, we believe it is best to broaden your awareness to the whole of the posture
and movement that you are practicing. You will achieve so much more with this mindset
then in the mechanical thinking of Should I be feeling this in my hamstrings or up in my
hips? Of course, there are times when we may say you may be feeling certain sensations,
but those are specific instances where we have seen students need a particular cue to
engage the posture in a correct manner. There are definitely different areas that are more
directly involved in the various asana, and we can discuss this. However, for the purposes
of beginning in this journey, it is more important to practice and explore how your body
responds to the various postures. As Head Coach Joseph Wilson said The Way is in raining. You will learn so much more by going through the postures and movements, than
you would by trying to figure it all out before you start.
With this in mind, lets play and explore the 5 Flows that we have designed for you!
Cricket Flow
Cricket is a flow designed to improve your ability to engage your hips through a variety
of movements. It works on both strength and flexibility as you transition smoothly from
one position to another. You will notice improvements in all of your activities that require
squatting and knee bending. Rotation and full extension of your hips are movements that
sometimes get neglected in our daily lives, Cricket is a nice flow created to restore and
expand those motions. As always, resist the urge to progress too quickly in the movements. You may feel that natural eagerness to get there faster. But you will soon realize
that the fastest way to get where you are going is through disciplined, mindful practice.
Going too fast, too soon will only bring you tweaked muscles and joints, and set you back
in your journey. Keep in mind all the beginning tips we gave you in the introduction. Most
importantly play and have fun! With continued practice of the Cricket flow, your hips will
become both stronger and more mobile. You will notice less of a strain and you will experience a greater enjoyment of many of your recreational activities.
Shin Squat
This position has you with one knee up
and the other folded beneath you as you
sit back on your calf. Your weight should
be evenly distributed between both legs.
Rest your hands on your legs and remember to think tall through your spine and
sink your tailbone into the floor while
keeping your back straight and shoulders
down and relaxed.
Triangle Squat
This is similar to the Shin Squat, but this
time turn the foot of the knee that is
upward and place it just to the outside of
the leg that you are sitting on.
From Crane Pose Variation, bring your right leg slightly under your left leg placing your
right knee on the ground. Evenly distribute the weight between your arms and legs and
settle down into Quad Squat Variation. Then extend your left leg backwards to come into
Pigeon Pose.
Place your hands shoulder width apart in front of you and lean forward while in Pigeon
Pose. Lift your rear foot up and place the ball of your foot on the ground. Now you should
be pushing downwards with your hands and bringing your front leg to the rear and into
Downward Facing Dog Pose.
As you breathe out while in Downward Facing Dog, slowly shift your weight to the front
and bring your knees to the mat. Sit back slightly and turn your toes under. Sit back even
further, and while keeping your elbows close to your body, breathe out as you pull with
your arms and push with your legs, keeping your body close to the floor. Continue this
motion into Upward Facing Dog.
While breathing out, pull with your arms and push with your legs as you sit up into quad
squat position, balancing on all fours. Breathe in while going onto the balls of your feet.
Lean slightly forward and breathe out while smoothly jumping into a deep Trinity Squat.
Take care not to hunch over and keep your back as straight as possible. Breathe out as you
rise to the standing position.
Bring your extended leg in towards your torso and place knee upon your triceps.
As you lower deeper into Crane Pose bring your right leg under your left leg and tuck your
right ankle under your left ankle. Next, slowly lower your right leg to the ground while
keeping your top leg elevated. As you push your left leg back into Pigeon Pose drop your
left arm a bit. This will bring you closer to the floor and allow your leg to glide smoothly
over the mat into Pigeon.
From Pigeon Pose, sit your front legs buttock down to the floor and bring your rear leg in
creating a Shin Box. Bring your left leg (former rear leg) over your right leg placing your
foot in front of your right knee. Your toes should be pointed in the same direction as your
right knee. Use your right hand as a balance and support for this transition. From this
position, place your weight on your left leg as you roll onto your right leg and swing it
towards the back in a right sweeping motion. Do not stop, but continue on by bringing
your left knee to your right ankle, roll your toes over and flow through the Shin Squat.
Continue by using your left hand on the ground for balance and swing your right leg out to
the side and to the back ending in the opposite side Pigeon Pose.
While in Pigeon Pose, place your hands shoulder width apart in front of you and lean forward. Lift up the foot of your rear leg and place your foot flat on the ground, while pushing
with your hands. Bring your front leg to the rear and up into One Leg Downward Facing
Dog Pose.
Breathe out from Upward Facing Dog and slowly lower yourself to the mat keeping your
elbows close to your body. Once again, take a breath and lift your buttocks into the air
keeping the top of your foot flat on the mat. Breathe out and push back with your arms still
close to your body while pushing against the mat with the top of your toes. Keep your back
as flat as possible and push back into Sleeping Warrior.
While breathing out, pull with your arms as you push with your legs moving into the
Upward Facing Dog Position. However, instead of completing the movement, stand up on
the balls of your feet midway through the movement, and push off with your arms into
Trinity Squat. Keep your elbows in and make sure to breathe through the motion.
Vine Flow
This flow was created for opening up the front side of the body and also to help you to
be more grounded and connected with the Earth. When done properly, this flow will help
open up your hips and strengthen your leg muscles, tendons and joints. A helpful tip to
keep in mind is to focus about 5 feet in front of you when holding the one-legged poses.
You may have trouble keeping your balance. If this is the case, remember to bend your leg
and allow your weight to sink into the floor, rather than being fully upright with loose and
flailing arms. Your balance will be better by allowing yourself to be more compact and
closer to the ground. As always, don't hold your breath! This is a common reaction as you
try to remain steady. Dont allow yourself to do this, be mindful of your breath until the
movements become second nature, then your breath will be natural and even. Remember
to keep your hips in line with each other and facing square. Do not let them open up to the
side, especially while in Upward Bow Pose. Although holding these poses is important, the
movement between the poses is where we will strengthen our joints and improve balance.
When moving between each pose, strive for smooth, slow and decisive movements. Slow,
purposeful movement shows superior control and balance.
From Warrior III Pose slowly bend your back leg and lower it so that your knees are
together. With your leg still bent at the knee reach back with your arm and cup the top of
your foot with your hand. With your free hand, reach out in front so that your arm is parallel to the ground with your hand extended.
While maintaining your structure in the Extended Leg Pose, bend your extended leg and
place your toes on the floor. While you exhale, squat down close to the floor and use your
hands as training wheels to ease you down towards the floor. Once your sit bones have
made contact with the floor you can extend your leg forward.
Begin with your left leg extended under your body in Modified Side Quad Squat. Transfer
the weight of your body to your hands in order to lift your left leg forward and place your
left foot on the ground in front of your right leg. Now shift your weight fully onto your left
leg and bring your right foot in front of your left leg. This will place you in an extended leg
squat.
This transition starts by bending the outstretched leg in back at the knee. As you bend
your leg in towards your sit bone, bring the leg in slowly so that your knees are touching.
Reach back and grasp the outside or inside of your ankle. While pushing against your hand
with your foot, pull your leg upwards and lift your knee up behind you. Keep your hips in
line with the floor, don't turn them outwards. Extend your hand in front so that your palm
is open and facing the ground.
While maintaining your structure in the Extended Leg Pose, you will now squat down
towards the ground. Extend both arms forward to assist in your balance as you continue
down towards the ground. You can place your hands down to the ground at the end of the
squat as you need to. Once your sit bones have made contact with the floor straighten your
left leg forward if it is not already so.
From the Quad Squat, slightly shift your weight to one side allowing you to raise one of
the back legs and place it through the opposite side between the opposing arm and leg.
Readjust your weight so that the leg and two arms are equally distributing your weight.
From extended leg squat begin to stand up off of the floor. Use your hands as guides and
while placing as much weight as you can on your support leg, stand up. Once you start to
stand, drive your chest outwards to help get you up. Keep your right leg off of the ground
and out to the front ending in extended leg pose.
Lower your right leg down to stand and end the flow.
This transition starts by dropping the arm of the leg in back and bending the outstretched
leg at the knee. As you bend your leg in towards your sit bone, reach backwards and grasp
the outside or inside of your ankle. While pushing against your hand with your foot, pull
your leg upwards lifting your knee up towards the sky. Turn your hand in front so that your
palm is open to the ground. This should be one continuous motion so that you are only
moving one arm behind to grab your ankle.
From the Quad Squat, slightly shift your weight to one side allowing you to raise your left
leg and place it through the opposite side between the opposite arm and leg. Your weight
should be placed equally between both arms and the supporting right leg.
Once you have the Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose I Squat Pose, drive forcefully into the
ground with your supporting leg and project your chest outwards allowing you to come into
Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose I. You should be holding on to your outstretched foot the
entire time throughout the movement.
Lower your right leg to the floor and stand tall and end the flow.
Wind Flow
Wind is a wonderful flow with an emphasis on twisting and breathing while under duress.
You will not be able to properly perform this flow unless you are completely in tune with
the steady and proper rhythm of your breath. The breath should be free and easy, flowing
in and out of the movements. Like the wind, you must be strong yet supple in your personal structure, breathing, and movement. The integration of those three aspects should
be apparent throughout the performance of this flow.
Although we recommend this flow to everyone, it is especially recommended for those who
would like to improve the integrity of their lower body and breathing as they twist and turn
through movements. You can see how it would be of great benefit for surfers, snow boarders, and even tennis and baseball players. Consistent practice of the Wind flow will result
in easier breathing, and improved endurance in the above activities and others requiring
these freedoms of movement. You will find that this pose will fully open your hips, back
and lungs!
From Cobra pose lift your hips so that you are now in Plank Pose. Lift your right foot and
bring your knee up to your stomach. Next rotate your right leg from the knee so that your
right shin and foot is facing towards the left under your body. Place your leg smoothly
down and follow with your hips so that you are now in Pigeon Pose.
While this is a simple transition it is very important to keep the correct weight distribution
with your legs when bringing your arms up into Warrior II Pose. From Extended Side Angle
Pose shift your weight to the back leg and out the load by pushing away from the floor
through your front foot and engage your hips. This will allow you to stand with proper
posture and not rely solely on using your back to move into the pose.
From Half Moon Pose, fully open your hips and bring the raised leg back behind you. Lead
with your foot and bend the knee to attain the shin box, your same side hand will follow as
you turn lower yourself into the shin box position. Again, the beginner version starts close
to the ground, while the intermediate and finally the advance have you start from the fully
elevated position. Control your eagerness to skip ahead and you will make much better
progress!
Ocean Flow
This flow was developed with grappling martial artists in mind. In grappling, we should
be able to move like water, flowing into postures lightly and effortlessly, yet still with solid
intent. The poses in this flow will allow the grappler to maintain a solid base, staying
strong and smoothly transitioning from one position to the next. This is the basic foundation of a good ground game. When you are able to relax and breathe through the movements of this flow, you will find good improvements in your ground fighting since you will
be able to transition from technique to technique in a smooth, free-flowing fashion.
Even if you are not a martial artist, you will enjoy this flows emphasis on being stable yet
mobile. This is a nice athletic flow that will work on strength throughout your entire body.
Steady practice of the Ocean flow will have you developing graceful movement as well as
high levels of strength and body control.
From Upward Facing Dog, slowly bend your arms and lower yourself to the mat ending in
prone (face down) position. Place your arms out to side (like a cross) with your palms down
and turn your head to the left. Raise the opposite shoulder by pushing down with the palm
of the right hand. As you do this, shift and lift your hips up bringing them high and towards
your face. Let your head rotate under your armpit. Tilt your pelvis upward and continue to
bring your hips up and over your head. You will now be in the plow pose.
This transition is obviously the reverse of the Plow to Bridge movement. From the Bridge
Pose take your left arm and place it on the ground straight above your head. Place your
right arm down on the ground pointing towards your right foot. Bring your hips down and
to the left as you roll over on to your right shoulder. Drive your right arm underneath and
back behind you while at the same time driving your hips up and backwards. Your feet will
naturally have to move as they did in the Plow to Bridge transition, so lift your left leg, and
allow your head to move towards your right foot. Once your head is in proper alignment
with your right foot, bring your left leg over to place your feet together. You have now
come smoothly into Plow Pose.
A hint for beginners is to place your hands on the back of your hips as soon as you have
your hips up and are moving your head closer to your feet. Many beginners are limited in
the flexibility of their lower back and neck. Thus, the action of rolling your head underneath you will cause your feet to lift off of the floor. This may cause your buttocks to fall
to the floor and throw you out of the movement. By placing your hands on your hips as
assistance, you can avoid falling out of this transition. As you continue your practice, use
your hands less and less and focus keeping your feet still and stable. As you progress further, work on keeping your feet down and extending away from your hips. This will elongate your plow and deepen the pose.
This is another simple transition that can cause trouble for both beginners and advanced
practitioners. For beginners and intermediate practitioners, while in Monkey Pose, place
your right hand to the inside of your right leg. Turn your hips a little so that they are now
facing to your left (center). In the beginner version of Monkey Pose your rear knee will be
on the ground with your foot flat. You could simply rise up to the ball of your foot, but it
is best to get into the habit of turning on your heel and rolling your knee up. This will
make sense as you begin to work towards the advanced version of this transition. So, place
the side of your right heel back, as the toes of your front foot turn in towards the left facing
center. This may feel like an awkward at first, study the video clips well, and go slowly.
Next, pull your left knee up and straighten both of your legs moving into Standing Straddle
Pose.
For advanced practitioners we will replicate the above however we will be doing it from
the full split. As you replace your right hand to the inside of your legs and turn your hips
in, rotate your left heel back and down and the toes of your right foot to the left and down.
This will allow you to transition flawlessly into the Standing Straddle. To complete the
motion simply push off of the floor with both hands allowing your legs to come closer
together.
Seesaw Flow
Seesaw is an incredible flow that focuses on activating the structures that keep your trunk
strong and stable. What we term Core Activation will be easily felt as you move your way
through this flow! The middle core of your body can be interpreted as the balanced relationship between your stomach, low back and hips. Being strong in this area helps so
much in every activity, not just in sports, but also in the important daily chores of lifting
and carrying. A strong yet also flexible core is so valuable, while a weak and stiff core is
the cause of much pain and injury in todays society.
The Seesaw flow is also a fine example of the strength and body development that can be
obtained with the practice of Yoga. Too often the image of Yoga is of very thin men and
women contorted in postures that seem suited only for the double-jointed! Regular performance of the Seesaw flow will dispel those images from your mind and your smooth and
controlled movements in this flow will bring you to higher levels of athletic performance.
From Child's Pose bring your forehead closer to your knees causing the back of your neck
to open up and lengthen. Lightly grab your heels with your hands and pull your heels to
allow your hips to rise and your entire back to be round and open. Remember all of the
points given when you practiced this asana by itself.
From Locust pose, roll your weight to one side and then the other to free your hands and
place them flat on the ground. Push up onto your hands and knees and move into the
appropriate level of the Seal Pose. The intermediate version is a smoother transition as
your skill level allows you to go into the full Seal from the Locust, whereas the beginner
level has you move in a nice step by step pattern into the position.
FAQ
What is Yoga?
What is Prasara?
Prasara is the union of body and mind through structure, breathing and movement to release
one's fears of the self in order to get out of the way of body and mind, and release one's true
natural flow.
People, even (and especially) trained athletes, tend to be bound up and restricted and will
have trouble moving in certain directions. "Six Degrees of Freedom" is a term which describes
all the ways we move. They are: heaving, surging, swaying, pitching, yawing, and rolling. By
freeing your motions in whatever degree of freedom is limited, you will gain greater health and
vitality, agility, and strength .
How will Prasara Yoga help with sport, activity, fat loss,
muscle gain, et cetera?
All sport, recreation and exercise goals involve the use of specific skills, whether that is driving the ball farther in golf, or making your tennis backhand rocket the ball down the line. Even
getting better at pushups and situps is a specific skill! When youre restricted in one or more
of the Six Degrees of Freedom, you are limiting your ability to move freely and perform the
actions that you want. If you can't move in a certain way without pain or difficulty, you are
"putting the brakes on" your performance. It's like putting on the gas at the same time your
emergency brake is on, you are preventing your progress even though you are expending a lot
of energy. That seems wasteful doesn't it? Prasara Body Flow Yoga gives you the tools to
release your brakes and get the full benefit of the energy you put into your exercise. And as a
great side-effect, it's a wonderful form of fat burning and muscle building exercise all by
itself!
Getting into a particular position is not the goal of Prasara. The true purpose is the journey
along the way. However, through daily personal practice achieving positions will become possible. Good Prasara instruction will show you different variations of the poses so that you will
progress incrementally and be able to do a little more each time you practice. Eventually you
will find yourself dropping into that "impossible position."
Stretching is primarily done as an exercise to a single body part and is thought to lengthen
a particular muscle. Yoga Asana are designed as full body postures, said to open the joints.
In addition, flowing between asana smoothly and gracefully does more for your freedom of
movement than any amount of stretching.
FAQ (cont)
Can I get a good workout from this?
Very much so! Prasara Yoga is more than just moving through the
motions. By focusing on the Big Three; Structure, Breathing and Movement you control
your workout. You can perform your Prasara practice as a light warmup, or to unwind for
a nice cool-down, or you can make it into a vigorous and challenging workout of its own.
YES! Prasara will make your current practice stronger, easier, freer and more fluid. Prasara
Yoga fills in the gaps via movement transitions between poses aiding in total flow within
your current yoga practice. Prasara is called the "3rd Evolution of Yoga" because it takes
you along the path from single poses (asana) to proper breathing (vinyasa), and finally to
dynamic flow (prasara).
How do I start?
This free pdf is a great introduction. There is also a larger, more detailed text available for
purchase, as well as current and upcoming DVDs. You can also find instructors of this
method at
www.rmaxi.com
What do I need?
All you need is a warm body on the floor, grass or mat, a compassionate heart for your
own process in your own time, and courageous enthusiasm for a new fitness adventure.
A Prasara session can be just a few minutes taken out of your busy day to recharge, or it
can be upwards of an hour or more. It depends on your focus and goals that you are working towards.
That again depends on your focus and goals. You can do it from once to everyday of the
week; however, at least two days off a week are
suggested.
In Prasara Yoga we do not separate meditation from breathing, nor movement through
poses. Meditation is in the practice and is not something that we do only at 'one time' but
something that we constantly and unconsciously do during our practice.
FAQ (cont)
Can I learn this by myself through the DVDs and/or books?
Yes, books and dvds are great resources for beginning your Prasara practice. However,
you will find great benefit from seeking out proper instruction, to help further your practice
and adjust some of the issues you may be encountering with doing it on your own.
There are many instructors across the U.S. and the world. Go to rmaxi.com for a listing of
certified Instructors. If no one is near your location, you may want to contact your local
gym and ask them to contact us and bring Prasara Yoga to you.
I've never moved like that and don't think I can. How do I progress up to that?
Yes, you have! We all moved in the Six Degrees of Freedom, but our recreational, voca-
tional and occupational activities, as well as stress, trauma and fears seize up our mobile
freedom. The point isnt to move like that but to incrementally, through baby steps,
improve your personal movement by removing the brakes from your unlimited fitness
potential!
that you have to do is athletic focus on concentrated movement, and the only chanting
youll do is cheering for how wonderful you feel.
No. Each person is different so each person's Prasara will be different. Everything in
Prasara is based on structure, breathing and movement; everyone learns this from the
beginning in order to delve deeper in their personal practice.
FAQ (cont)
Ryan Hurst, CST Head Coach & Jarlo Ilano, M.P.T., CST Coach
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all cautions and warnings shown for Prasara Yoga to ensure safety.
Prasara Yoga
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