http://privateyogatherapy.com Creating Personalized Yoga Programs and Healing for Body, Mind and Spirit; Gianna Piccardo, private yoga therapy. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:25:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There is no end to self-knowledge. Posted: So, a man who is really earnest must begin with himself, he must be passively aware of all his thoughts, feelings and actions. Again, this is not a matter of time. There is no end to self-knowledge. Self-knowledge is only from moment to moment, and ... http://privateyogatherapy.com/uncategorized/there-is-no-end-to-self-knowledge/ Thanks Bizarro!!! http://privateyogatherapy.com/uncategorized/2012-what-if/ Yoga has an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases that include the recurrence of heart attacks, hypertension and coronary heart diseases. Yoga influences the hypothalamus directly, the area of the brain that controls endocrine activity, and helps prevent heart attacks. Links to the study articles: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,137950,00.html http://www.medindia.net/yoga-lifestyle/yoga-heart.htm Today, with the ... http://privateyogatherapy.com/uncategorized/yoga-your-heart/ Self-knowledge I like this quote from J. Krishnamurti as it represens a core theme of his teachings -  go inside for the truth!  We often spend our days looking for leaders, gurus, teachers, books...outside help and the truth is only within ourselves. That is why it is important, as I said, to ... http://privateyogatherapy.com/uncategorized/self-knowledge/ There are so many workshops and talks to choose from so here's the schedule again.  Hope you can join! Feel free to Contact Me to ask questions. -Gianna UPCOMING WORKSHOPS PORTLAND In BALANCE with Ayurveda Living and Eating in Harmony with your Unique Self Bring balance into your life and food habits through this 3-part ... http://privateyogatherapy.com/ayurveda/workshops-upcoming/ PERCEPTION . . Something To Think About. . . Washington, DC Metro Station on a cold January morning in 2007. The man with a violin pl ayed six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time approx. 2 thousand people went through the station, most of ... http://privateyogatherapy.com/uncategorized/are-we-missing-the-beauty/ How about NO RESOLUTIONS THIS YEAR? Last year at this time, I was feeling quite pleased with myself for the neatly organized and very comprehensive list of goals I had developed for the New Year. My goals were specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. Or so I thought. A week later, my life showed me ... http://privateyogatherapy.com/yoga/revamp-your-resolution/ Gianna provides a very integrative approach to health, wellness and personal discovery that I have rarely witnesses. It was a pleasure to welcome her into my home and learn from her. I feel very fortunate to know her and to be in her care Gianna is a consummate professional and ... http://privateyogatherapy.com/yoga/cleint-testimonial/ ..Give the Gift to Another! Holiday Gift Certificate Specials I've created modified packages with special rates so you pay less than full price for a sampler, full, or extended session.  Give the gift of self-care and peace to someone you love. This offer is for new clients only. 30mn Intensive Session A lot can ... http://privateyogatherapy.com/uncategorized/if-its-a-good-thing/ BEYOND TURKEY This is your official invitation to go beyond turkey this Thanksgiving weekend. Don’t worry, I’m not talking about about Tofurky or Turkey Rights nor Sarah Palin's  2008 T-day news brief. Let’s talk about what’s real.  How much time did you spend deciding who was coming for dinner, who was bringing ... http://privateyogatherapy.com/yoga/november-newsletter/