"As one of the founders of the Integral Yoga Institute and a practitioner of yoga for 35 years, I have found Gordon Sharpe to be one of the finest yoga teachers I have ever had the pleasure to take classes from. His one hour classes are one of the best ways to stay fit and deal with urban stress that I know of. I even structure my weekly schedule around his classes."
- Victor Zurbel

"Gordon Sharpe is dedicated to his students, he is a perfectionist in the best sense of the word. His knowledge of the mind/body connection is exquisite. His classes are not unlike beautifully choreographed art pieces. In his attention to form, specific instructions geared to safety, and encouragement to novice practioners, he is able to bring a calming energy as well an acute awareness of one's own body including renewed flexibility, strength and (in my case, no more back pain!)"
- Jeanne Dzienciol

"They all say that Yoga benefits a person but it seems nobody emphasizes how much you can benefit from a real Yoga teacher - how much s/he stands above the average ones. It wasn't until last year that I went to Gordon's classes, and realized how much Yoga can really change you. Since then, I have attended his sessions as often as my schedule allows. Gordon has enabled me to function better in my daily life. He is such a positive, warm influence and an outstanding person."
- Gina Liu

I've been taking classes with Gordon since the early 1990's. He quickly became my favorite instructor and continues to hold that mantle. A class with Gordon is more a journey than a series of discreet postures. It's an hour of connecting with your body and your emotional state.
- James Goodman

  

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Yoga with Gordon Sharpe

Gordon's in-depth knowledge of Yoga and extensive experience of teaching the subject make his classes distinctive and precise and the benefits are experienced rapidly.

Gordon's classes concentrate on (as do all other methods of Yoga) the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. In addition, he incorporates the central philosophy of the Bhagvad Gita - the individual paths of Raja, Jnana and Bhakti yoga.

The training in the correct sequence of postures, breathing, relaxation, concentration, visualization, meditation and contemplation are the essence of each of Gordon's classes.

The Benefits

Increases mental clarity and concentration
Promotes emotional confidence and balance
Develops lightness and balance of all bodily
systems by improving strength through flexibility
and breathing techniques
Decreases asthma and respiratory problems
Assists in prevention of illness through greater
awareness
Improves healing process of sports and training
injuries
Eliminates stress related problems
Will aid in healing car accident injuries and other
disabilities
Expands the mind and sense perception of both
inner and outer worlds.
Increases ones ability to focus fully on goals with
greater purpose
Develops your business objectives, artistic
abilities, talents, personal relationships; thus
promoting a constructive and balanced life.

Classes involve

Correct Postures - to activate muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, digestive and eliminative systems to a harmonious dynamic function.

Relaxation Techniques - to balance and harmonize the physical and emotional body, thus increasing vitality and energy to overcome stress burnout and anxiety.

Breathing Techniques - to promote respiratory development which regulates the emotions and build mental clarity.

Concentration & Meditation - for greater mental development. Develops the many different realms of the mind, the use and effect of thought energy upon self development and realization.