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purpose and vision
To provide a safe practice place for the individual to share in community while growing and learning new ways to live in conscious compassion. A community of friendly, dedicated teachers who support and empower students to experience maximum benefit from their yga practice. A yoga center bustling with happy, mindful students. A world alive with loving compassion, working, playing, creating and living life from the heart.


mission
To provide a safe space to practice the many tools fo yoga, for all levels with the intention of redirecting the mind to trust the heartfelt desires, increasing one's ability to listen and respond with clearly and commitment. To provide a practice focused on improving lifestyle habits and quality of life. To empower the student to transcend perceived limitations and begin to open to expanded thought; thus, freeing the mind to experience greater happiness and better health. To take the true essence of yoga out into the world. To expose and educate young people as well as adults to the benefits of yoga beyond the physical and into the subtle. To the reveal true nature and live from the heartfelt desire of the soul.
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