yoga Darshana Center is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2001. Our mission is to bring health & wellness into the community by providing yoga and healing modalities that are safe, affordable and accessible to all. We Offer: Yoga postures, yoga nidra meditation, yogic philosophy, workshops, free events, festivals, retreats, healing circles, reiki therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, psychic readings, prayer circles, essential oils, special healing services, continuing education, 200 & 300 hr Long Island yoga teacher training programs. Yoga Class Styles Hatha Yoga: For the classical Yogi, this style has simple and effective body movements that strengthen the back, firm the stomach, and redistribute body weight. Long Island yoga classes exercise stretch and tone the body. Endurance and flexibility are also enhanced. Asana (yoga postures) brings about deeper awareness of body, mind and soul. With stress relieved from the body, the mind becomes calmer and ready to focus. This becomes a fertile ground for meditation and the journey beyond. Yoga For Beginners: Experience simple and effective body movements that strengthen the back, firm the stomach, redistribute body weight, increase endurance and flexibility. This class will bring a deeper awareness of body, mind and spirit. With stress relieved from the body, the mind becomes calmer and ready to focus. This becomes a fertile ground for meditation and the journey beyond.. Go With The Flow: In this style of yoga, through carefully balanced sequence, the breath, form and movement are integrated. This creates a practice that is in harmony with our physical body. By invigorating the entire body, strengthening its weakest link, releasing internal knots and building up stamina, there is an increased energy, vitality and sense of freedom. A profound state of peace and relaxation is usually experienced. Mind body fusion: is a class designed to unwind, release and soften the mental mind and the physical body. Postures, breath work and meditation are the fundamental practices in this class. This class infuses a variety of styles of yoga including hatha, vinyasa, and ashtanga yoga. Designed to help one de-stress, gain strength and develop a deeper understanding of the physical body, find peace and live in the now through the practice of yoga. Restorative Yoga: This style focuses on deeply resting and revitalizing the physical body by providing support and comfort. These poses help trigger the parasympathetic nervous system, which is vital for maintaining a balance in the body. Crystal bowl sound healing, Reiki and essential oils are also used to deepen the restoration experience. Yoga Mix: Yoga Mix combines the styles of Hatha, Dynamic and Vinyasa Yoga. The emphasis will be on alignment, breath, self-awareness and building strength. Yoga Mix also uses props such as blocks and straps to facilitate movement into the poses. This class is great for the beginner to the advanced yogi.