Bodylight studio - Pilates Yoga Qigong

What is the Bodylight Method The unique Bodylight ® method draws from the wisdoms of ancient Yoga and Qi-gong, mixed with the modern Pilates approach to offer a whole mind-body education Pilates, Yoga and Qi-Gong have a lot in common. All work the body and the mind, all deal with breath and spirit. Results of practicing this method of combined techniques are: coordination, balance, suppleness and increased energy levels. Regular practice can bring inner calm and physical well-being. The fundamental principles of all three are: awareness, self-watching, being “the passive observer”, Developing our consciousness, centeredness, and concentration. Combined with relaxation, this concentration is directed towards our inner teacher, which speaks to us through our body and our breath. Pilates Pilates technique was originally named “the art of contrology” by Joseph Pilates (1880-1967). It is now evolved from the traditional mat work and equipment base exercises, to a large number of contemporary pilates inspired teachings. Pilates Equipment: Reformers and Trapeze Tables Yoga The English word yoke is derived from the Sanskrit root word as is the word yoga. Yoke is an efficient device to carry a load (such as water) by first dividing the load in two containers, then joining them by a pole. Qi-gong (QI = life energy. GONG = management, work) An ancient Chinese discipline of cultivating the internal energy. Simple yet very effective, profound practices to enhance and extend life. Short sequences of flowing movements practiced to release blockages and tension. Edna Levy – Bodylight method, Pilates Yoga & Qi-Gong Edna Levy was born in Israel. Started her formal Ballet training at the age of 4. At the age of 14, while continuing classical ballet training, Edna moved on to explore modern, contemporary and post-modern dance forms with the Rina Schenfeld dance school in Tel-Aviv. At the age of 16 Edna joined the Rina Schenfeld dance company and at 20 completed a diploma in dance, choreography, and dance pedagogy.