骨粗鬆症予防ヨガ | Dharma-rooted Yoga

"Yogas citta vrtti nirodhah"

(the restraint of the modifications of the mind-stuff is Yoga)

--from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda

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Dharma-rooted Yoga: Yoga Classes in Hawaii (See Visit Us)

(June 1, 2026)

Aloha, my yoga mates! How are you?

June is typically the rainy season in Japan, whereas people in Hawaii are enjoying the summer activities under good weather. But this year, even in Hawaii, we’ve had a lot of rain even after spring has passed. It feels like this year’s climate is a little different. Could this be a part of the “monster El Niño” phenomenon, said to be the first of its kind in 150 years?

Unpredictable weather doesn’t exactly lift one’s spirits. However, lately, regardless of the weather, I often see people struggling with unexplained physical discomfort.

In our yoga workshop, we learned that if the following symptoms persist, it may indicate an “autonomic nervous system imbalance.” Let’s review them and check again.

・Frequent headaches. A heavy feeling in the head.

・A feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest.

・Tendency to develop stiff shoulders.

・Dizziness.

・A feeling of overall fatigue.

・Prone to diarrhea or constipation.

・Waking up too early in the morning.

・Often feeling groggy in the morning.

・Lack of confidence that you can keep going.

・Feeling vaguely anxious and irritable.

・A strong aversion to seeing people.

・Inability to maintain concentration.

If you check 10 or more of the items above, you may be suffering from an autonomic imbalance. (Reference: Taisho Health Navi www.taisho-kenko.com/column/113/)

Autonomic imbalance is a general term for various symptoms caused by an imbalance between the sympathetic nervous system—which is active when the body is active—and the parasympathetic nervous system—which is active when the body is at rest. This diagnosis is often made when medical tests fail to identify a specific cause.

For such symptoms, we recommend yoga practices that include breathing techniques, meditation, and holding asanas.

This month, we will focus on the relationship between physical and mental discomfort and autonomic nervous system imbalance, and learn how these are connected to even the fascial function.

OUR STUDIOS

【Palolo Class: Palolo Hongwanji Mission】

Wednesdays

15:00 - 16:00 (Introductory Yoga Course for Healthy Aging)

18:00 -19:00

(Hatha Yoga Basic for beginners-to-intermediate practitioners)

【Nuuanu Class: Honolulu Myohoji Mission】

Mondays 8:45 -10:00 (Introductory Yoga Course for Healthy Aging)

10:15 -11:45 (Hatha Yoga Basic for Beginners)

12:00 - 13:15 (Introductory Yoga Course for Healthy Aging)

【Zoom* Online Class】Continued

Fridays 5:30 pm~7:00 pm Yin/Yang fusion with restorative asana for beginners.