Owner and teacher, Leia Stathakos, demonstrating 'Tree pose,' Vrksasana. A slightly leaning tree, I guess there was a slight wind gust. Striving to achieve balance is fundamental to all aspects of the yoga tradition. You may wobble when you first try it but with time and practice your ankles and legs strengthen and your balance improves. Tree pose also stretches your body from your toes to your head and arms, tones the muscles of your legs, lifts your spine, and straightens your back.

Leia enjoying 'Warrior I' pose, Virabhadrasana, a very dynamic and strengthening pose. It is recommeneded for its efficacy in relieving stiffness in the back, shoulders, and neck.

Leia holding steady in 'Warrior 3' pose.

Ava and Jennifer of the YogaKids class, ages 5-8, demonstrate their great balancing ability doing 'tree pose.'

Gianna, age 3, shows her Mom how she has mastered 'tree pose.'

YogaKids class, ages 5-8, having fun doing 'tree pose.' Some of the Moms stayed and joined the fun.

Mommy and Me class

Leia's daughter, Nicolette-Marie at 13 months old doing 'downward facing dog.' You go girl!!

Nicolette-Marie doing a perfect 'Downward Facing Dog' at 13 months old at Grandma Mary's house.

Nicolette-Marie adding a little peek-a-boo to her 'Downward Dog' pose.

Nicolette-Marie again entertaining the crowds this time at Grandma Niki's house doing her favorite pose, 'Downward Facing Dog.'

Nicolette-Marie can't get enough of this pose and her Yoga Momma can't resist taking all these shots of her little yogini.