Anandi Guruom
When some people think about yoga they envision a room full of young, super toned men and women twisting their bodies into impossible positions. These people believe that they are too old, too heavy, too weak or even too clumsy to benefit from yoga. Anandi Guruom, a yoga expert from California, has made it her mission to show these people just how wrong they are.
Anandi's students come from every walk of life and in all shapes, sizes and ability levels. She is a certified expert in both prenatal yoga and the practice of yoga for those suffering from the chronic disease Multiple Sclerosis, for whom she designs special programs designed to help them gain the maximum benefit from yoga without causing them undue stress. Says Anandi "I have been blessed to have taught many people with various health issues and I'm always grateful and happy to see the wonderful benefits that Yoga brings. Yoga is a universal practice and when taught properly can help you become healthy, flexible, peaceful, and happy."
Although some see yoga as very much a part of the "alternative health" movement a great number of conventional medical practitioners (and even health insurance companies) have come to see and endorse the benefits the thousands of year old practice offers. As yoga gained popularity in the West medical researchers began to understand the very real health benefits it offers. Aside from relieving stress and alleviating depression yoga can lower blood pressure, relieve asthma and help those with arthritis and chronic back pain find natural relief as well.
The simple fact is that yoga can be beneficial for anyone, no matter their age or physical conditions or limitations, especially if they have a caring and supportive teacher like Anandi. "For me," she says "all my students are good, and I accommodate them and love each one for exactly who they are now."
For those living in the Oakland, CA area Anandi offers personalized classes for people of all levels of experience and ability. For people everywhere else her DVDs and books provide the perfect introduction to yoga and its benefits.
To learn more about yoga, Anandi and her work visit http://www.anandislivingyoga.com/
