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About
Deborah Gullo, CYT/E-RYT
YACEP/CMT
A longtime yoga practitioner, and
yoga teacher since 2008, Deborah
Gullo’s focus in teaching yoga is on
assisting students to set up and
maintain correct alignment in hatha
postures, use of a variety of props for
accessibility, and helping her students
in finding balance and contentment in
their individual yoga practice. She is
experienced in working with all ages
and levels of students. A certified
yoga teacher, Deborah has over
8,500 hours of teaching experience,
maintains registry with Yoga Alliance
at the ‘experienced teacher’ level,
and is certified to provide continuing
education courses to yoga teachers
through Yoga Alliance. Deborah
teaches a Secrets of the PSOAS©
and YogaBall© workshop, which she
has developed in partnership with a
colleague. With a commitment to
continued personal growth and
learning, she pursues ongoing yoga,
meditation, and Auyrvedic studies; is
a founding circle member of Yoga
Unify.
Who we are
Our history
About Yoga
Yoga, a Sanskrit word meaning 'to yoke' or 'union', is a 5,000 year-old living
oral tradition. It is a science, philosophy and attitude in practice that helps the
individual to cultivate health of body and mind, creativity and happiness. In
yoga, the union refers to the yoking of the body, mind and spirit.
Yoga has always been an oral tradition, passed along from guru to disciple and
from teacher to student. This oral tradition and the passing on of direct life and
practice experience provide a true living link to yogic knowledge and practice.
The practice of yoga is not based on scriptures, nor does the practitioner of
yoga need to believe in specific doctrines or philosophies. Students of yoga
are provided specific methods of practice and encouraged to become
conscious of the direct experiences of their teacher(s) by developing and
nourishing their own yoga practice. Studies in self-discipline and self-
awareness are additional parts of a regular yoga practice.
About 2,500 years ago a revered sage named Patanjali codified some of the
oral traditions of yoga into four short books of yoga sutras. These sutras, or
threads, help the teacher and student of yoga understand the basic concepts
or branches of yoga. There are eight branches or limbs of yoga known as
Ashtanga (in Sanskrit, 'ash' = eight, 'anga' = limb). Of these eight limbs, the
two most well-known in western culture are the yoga postures, called asanas,
and pranayama, regulation of the life-force observed most commonly in
working with the breath and breathing. For the dedicated practitioner of yoga,
two additional limbs are equally important. The first are the yamas, which help
the yogi maintain ethical practices in daily life. The second are the niyamas,
observances which are important to achieve the outcomes of yoga.
The practice of yoga builds poise and stillness of the body and concentration
of the mind, yet yoga is much more than a program of exercise. We welcome
your interest and curiosity to learn more about this wonderful system of health,
wellness and contentment. Come join us in the yoga experience!
Contacts
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505.980.4473
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