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Shanti Kumari Yoga and Planting Arts Photos by Shanti Kumari Reviews & Testimonials on Yoga Instruction Mi experience con los ejercicios para la digestión han sido de mucho contraste. Gracias a los ejercicios para la digestión, mis problemas de inflamación por lácteos y glúten han disminuido. He notado menos inflacmación en mi estómago. Por ejemplo, la primera semana noté que mi estómago evacuó gran cantidad fecal. Por otra parte, noté que empecé a confiarme en la sensación desinflamatoria de mi estómago y comencé a ingerir harinas y lácteos, por ende, mi estómago se volvía inflamar. Sin embargo, la práctica de yoga me ha hecho más consciente de la manera en la que como, y ahora, antes de comer aquéllo que sé que me inflama, pienso en la sensación incómoda de mi estómago al entrenar kickboxing, y me abstengo de dañarlo. Otro beneficio con la práctica del yoga es mi estado de ánimo; tengo un poco más de energía al entrenar. El cambio más notable también fue en mi elasticidad. Yo practico Taekwondo y kickboxing, al hacer 30 minutos de ejercicios de estiramiento diarios, noto que mis patadas llegan más alto. Además, algo curioso que noté fue que empiezo a ser más consciente de cómo llevar una vida más saludable y proporcionarme bienestar. Eso lo noté cuando empezamos a tocar partes del cuerpo para mejorar la digestión, pude sentir cómo al tocarlas me dolían y era porque estaba muy inflamada. Ahora puedo reconocer cuando esto pasa y ya sé qué ejercicios hacer para sentirme mejor. Por último, quiero compartir mis sentimientos con las mudras, al practicarlos empecé a entenderlos. Sentí que es como bailar con tus manos, un mudra me lleva al otro y empiezan a tener sentido en conjunto. Aunque aún no sé todo su significado, la sensación que me dejan después de practicarlas es de felicidad y paz. Gracias Shanti por enseñarme a dar salud a mi cuerpo, mente y espíritu. --Alma Romo -0- Boutique Service that helps you connect your body and soul. I have been taking classes with Shanti (Yoga and Planting Arts) over the last two years. Every time I take my class I feel so connected to my mind and body and that it’s thanks to Shanti’s guidance throughout the class. Her explanation to every single pose and their benefits encourages you to give your best. Her way to approach every single yoga class is different because she always wants to make sure your body is up to the challenge and the poses she has to avoid or add to the routine. The way she designs your class on the spot is amazing mainly when you have a knee or back problem. © Photos by Shanti Kumari copyrighted 2020 This is what I called a boutique service! A service that is at my doorstep. Her flexibility to do her classes from home via Xoom or What’s App it’s the cherry on top mainly during this time where possibly going to a yoga studio or gym might not be the safest way to stretch and connect with your body. If you’re thinking about taking a beginners or advanced yoga class with a patient and caring yoga instructor, Shanti and “Yoga and Planting Arts”, is definitely there to help you. Don’t look any further! Pablo Servicio Boutique que te ayuda a conectar tu cuerpo y alma. He estado tomando clases con Shanti en Yoga y Planting Arts durante los últimos dos años. Cada vez que tomo mi clase me siento tan conectado con mi mente y mi cuerpo y eso es gracias a la guía de Shanti durante toda la clase. Su explicación de cada pose y sus beneficios te anima a dar lo mejor de tí aunque estés tirando la toalla. Su forma de abordar cada clase de yoga es diferente porque siempre quiere asegurarse de que tu cuerpo y mente estén listos para la sudada que tendrás. La forma en que Shanti diseña tu clase antes de empezar es asombrosa, principalmente cuando tienes un problema de rodilla o espalda. Ella siempre se asegura de preguntarte cómo estuvo tu día y qué tipo de poses tiene que evitar y cuáles son necesarias para calmar ese dolor o mejorar tu postura ¡Esto es lo que llama un servicio boutique! Un servicio que está a mi alcance. Su flexibilidad para hacer sus clases desde casa a través de Xoom o What’s App es la cereza en el pastel principalmente durante este tiempo en él que posiblemente ir a un estudio de yoga o gimnasio no sea la forma más segura de estirarse y conectar con tu cuerpo. Si estas pensando en tomar una clase de yoga por primera vez o si ya tienes noción y quieres desafiar a tu cuerpo con un instructor de yoga paciente y atento, Shanti and “Yoga and Planting Arts”, definitivamente está ahí para ayudarte. ¡No busques más! -Pablo Yo conozco a Shanti desde hace como 6 ó 7 años . Desde entonces, yo y mis hijas hemos tomado clases con Shanti. Algo que me gusta de Shanti es su experiencia, conocimiento y sensibilidad . Sus clases están muy bien estructuradas pero al mismo tiempo es sensible a nuestras necesidades. Ella sabe muy bien lo que hace y me gusta que nos da desafíos y anima a mantener una buena alimentación y una vida saludable. Especialmente con los niños, no los fuerza a hacer cosas que ellos no se sientan cómodos pero los anima a intentar nuevas cosas y experimentar nuevas experiencias. Shanti es una persona con mucha creatividad y una energía muy refrescante. Me encanta su amor por la naturaleza y su conocimiento por la herbolaria . Shanti es una persona que me inspira y admiro, me gusta compartir tiempo con ella. Thanks Jessi "Since I'm a senior citizen with some health issues, I hesitate to join traditional yoga studios where the instructors might be very competent but do not understand some age-related limitations. My practice with Shanti Kumari has allowed me to totally relax and yet stretch the limits of my body. Her gentle style and her focus on proper breathing as well as on the inner organs and mind, truly provide the benefits of traditional yoga. I've also watched her conduct some sessions for children and her magic is evident there as well! I highly recommend her. When I'm not visiting Chicago, we have sessions through Facetime and Zoom." -Maya Khankhoje, Montreal-based Editor, www.montrealserai.com Shanti Kumari Johnson has been teaching yoga and meditation to the senior community served by the Indo-American Center (IAC) since Summer 2018. Her skill, facility, patience, and experience as a master teacher shows in the motivation level of the seniors, who eagerly looks forward to her bi-weekly sessions. It is a testament to her expertise that nearly all seniors that attend the community center, participate in the activity, some even choosing to attend the center on the days the classes are held. As most South Asian immigrant seniors only participate in walking and yoga, this class has served as the only form of regimented physical exercise or learned technique that most seniors will practice to achieve optimal health. Ms. Johnson’s dedicated service is most appreciated by the IAC community. -Shikha Sharma, Former Interim Executive Director, Indo-American Center Shubha Gangal says, “My daughter and I took yoga lessons with Shanti couple of years ago. The one thing that struck with me that she was so easily able to communicate with kids and adults at the same time. Some forms can be especially hard to follow for kids but she simplified it so beautifully and made it so easy to remember. I have attended many different yoga instructions however with Shanti, it’s been a very rewarding experience. Her soft voice and peaceful demeanor just transports your mind into a meditating zone. I would highly recommend her!!” Nisha Asarpota says, “My daughter loved doing yoga with Ms. Shanti. She found it to be calming and it helped her feel centered. I personally also find that Ms. Shanti has a very calm and peaceful aura about her. If Yoga was a woman, Ms. Shanti fits the bill perfectly!” "My children and I have been learning yoga from Shanti and she is the best yoga teacher we have had the privilege to learn from. Her deep understanding of the tradition and its benefits amaze us and we find ourselves learning new concepts in almost every lesson. Her constant commentary of the benefits of each movement and pose reinforces our learning and helps us connect better with our bodies." Raji Arora (mother ) "She is one of those people that you meet initially and you know you like for no apparent reason. Shanti has a glow about her that is inspiring to do good for the world and makes you rethink about what you give back in your life. She is not out to prove on what she knows ( which she knows a lot ) but how she can transfer that knowledge to her students no matter what their age. She has even managed to get my mother who is 76 years old to enjoy yoga. There is a saying in India -" how can a novice learn to sing without a guru and if that guru does not want to impart her knowledge, a student will never learn". I am grateful for my guru and her wanting to share her knowledge with me." Asma Heptulla Sheba Chatterjee: "Shanti has been my pre-natal yoga instructor since my 6th week of pregnancy. Shanti's knowledge of yoga during this time of change has been very helpful, she has helped increase my flexibility and strength without stressing my body. The meditation instructions help on reducing stress and are very calming. She has guided me through the various phases of the pregnancy and constructs the yoga routines based on how my body feels on any given day. I would highly recommend Shanti for prenatal yoga classes." Irena H. : "Her classes were filled with grace, movement and a great flow of energy. Every class was different because she worked with people to meet their personal needs". Ana B.: "Doing a yoga session with Shanti is always the most calming, relaxing, and rejuvenating experience. She flows so naturally through every movement and always caters to your specific goals and needs in your practice. She combines in the practice not just standard yoga poses, but mudras and breathing exercises as well as promote and improve physical, mental and also emotional well-being." Claudia L.: "I enjoy Shanti's ability to merge bits and pieces of different yoga practices that result in a style that is unique and very personal." Jason J.: Shanti is a wonderful instructor, full of energy and light, I really enjoyed her practices." Cathleen Dixon, Owner of Dixon Dance Academy: "Shanti Kumari Johnson....was highly regarded and adored by her dancers. Although she spoke very quietly and calmly to the children, she managed to keep their attention and offer them excellent instruction.....She is a true artist and enjoyed helping her students express their feelings.....Her ballerinas remember her kindness and love for all creatures, because she taught them to capture bugs that made their way into our school and release them outside rather than to step on them. A former student of hers said: "Shanti made me think more than any other teacher I ever had." Padma Alavilli: "I am pleased to write this brief recommendation for Shanti. I highly recommend Shanti as a phenomenal yoga teacher who gives her personalized attention to her students. I find her classes very invigorating and relaxing. Every week I wait in anticipation of the class we have at the Temple. In short I highly recommend Shanti enthusiastically and without reservation as one of the finest yogis in Chicagoland!! If you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact me." R. Arora "Shanti Kumari is a wonderful and authentic Yoga practitioner who inspired my kids to take deep interest in this ancient tradition. Shanti is a professional teacher who shares the details of different poses through printed material that makes it easy for us to practice at home." Shubha Gangal: "I have been practicing yoga for many years at different studios and health clubs and I can say that a great yoga instructor makes all the difference. As a practice, Yoga is all about making you calm and full with positive energy. And that is exactly who Shanti is. I have been practicing yoga with her for the past few months and have been so impressed with her calm demeanor, positive attitude and soft voice that makes me want to practice more. She is an amazing person. It's obvious that she has a deep passion for yoga and her interaction/ teaching with the other yogis is a great reflection of that. She would always help you improve your postures, breathing etc. and if something proves too difficult, she will always offer an alternative pose that offers the same great benefits! I love her and am hopping my kids would start practicing yoga with her soon as well!" Shwetha M. "....amazing class...you are truly an inspiration to me....(the children) absolutely love to be around you..." Sandra Urtado: " I loved my yoga class with Shanti. She will take you for a balanced, complete whole body workout. She focuses on the breathe and vigorous pace, which you can adapt to your own level. Shanti will guide you through the poses and will show you patiently. I also like the fact that classes are outdoors which gives you the opportunity to be more connected with nature. If you really want to learn Yoga, incorporate mudras and meditation, I would really recommend you take this class." M. Yearwood: ".......thank you for the adjustment, it was life changing.....in all the classes I've taken nobody has ever corrected that." Rachel H. M. "..........I could just listen to you teach all day....." Daren Friesen "I love (Shanti's) class" Gopi Kinnicutt ".(Shanti is) .......a ball of light doing yoga over there..." © Photos by Shanti Kumari copyrighted 2020 |
Yoga and Planting Arts
Shanti Kumari
Promoting the Arts and Languages for Children through Dance and Music
Yoga Practice and Learning for Adult Individual and Group Classes
Instruction in Spanish, French and English
Virtual and On-Site Classes and Workshops Available
Story Telling.
Yoga for Birthday Parties
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