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"For me, dharma is the path of skillful action. It
is the commitment and ability to discern my purpose or duty at any given moment, in every situation
and in my life journey. As a student of the dharma, I see life as the ultimate teacher and endeavor to
make skillful choices by living mindfully—being present, listening deeply, trusting my inner wisdom and personal
rhythms and not being attached to outcome." --Tara
The journey of self-discovery is the most fascinating and rewarding
adventure that we can ever take. Combining the art and science of movement and meditation, yoga is a vehicle that can
guide us to a deeper understanding of ourselves. It brings us into harmony—body, heart, mind and spirit—with
the world around us.
The asana (postures) are models for living. Each twist, backbend, inversion and
forward fold gives us a new vantage point from which to view ourselves and others. Moving through vinyasa (mindfully-crafted
sequences), we may contemplate how to embrace change and make transitions in our daily lives.
Our breath teaches us to expand and to surrender. Through each inhalation, we may create the space to discover
our strength and length. Through each exhalation, we learn to relax our efforts, ground and preserve our energy,
and release tension.
As we learn to mindfully link our breath with every action, we become empowered to
trust and listen closely to the wisdom of our bodies. In the absence of all other tools, the breath is an innate reminder
to abide gracefully in present-moment awareness.
On this
yoga journey, we learn to see the world with eyes of compassion, to honor the lessons of the past, to trust
the promise of the future, and to celebrate the gift of the present.
This is the dharma of yoga. This is the art of skillful
living!
The Journey
In 2008, Tara Scott founded dharma yoga
arts with the vision to introduce the community to the “art
of skillful living through movement, mindfulness and meditation.”
Tara is certified through As You Are Yoga (Lansing) to teach Hatha and Vinyasa in the tradition of Kriya Yoga with a specialized certification to teach adolescents.
She is nationally registered (RYT 200) with Yoga Alliance.
Having earned a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Cinema
Studies from New York University, Tara considers her yoga journey to be an extension of a long-term inquiry
into human relations and communications. This certified Reiki Level 1 practitioner (Reiki Arts Continuum, NYC) also counts her experience as a student-practitioner of Pilates and Network Spinal Analysis as preparation
for her training in this healing art. __________________________________ The Art of Living Yoga
Ahimsa-pratishthayam
tat-samnidhau vaira-tyagah When
one perseveres in nonviolence, hostility vanishes in its presence. —
Yoga Sutra 2:35
Ann Lapo
offers a mindful approach to movement, relaxation, and breathing awareness with special focus on alignment that honors the
uniqueness of each individual. Having studied the Hatha, Iyengar, Anusara,
and Kripalu traditions over the course of two decades, her primary influence has been the HighEnergy Yoga techniques of Roger
Eischens from whom she received teacher training. In addition, she has had Anusara teacher training with Betsey Downing. Ann also facilitates stress management and other business success classes, workshops and
retreats for both personal and professional requirements throughout the Mid-Michigan area. Committed to building community
and sharing the joyfulness of yoga, she is co-founder of The Art of Living Yoga's Sangha Sunday project.
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