and Eastern philosophy and mysticism, art, among others. As a seeker of truth, la Ferriere traveled to India to learn the secrets of yoga from some rishis (sages).
He climbed Tibet, and in its caves, in deep meditation, he experienced the samadhi ( enlightenment, liberation). As part of his journey, he traveled to Venezuela, South America, where he met Dr. José Manuel Estrada, who became his first disciple and cofounder of Universal Great Brotherhood, a cultural nonprofit organization.
Today, Solar Yoga Ashram of New York is a spiritual, non-sectarian organization, committed to supporting individual health and wellbeing, human harmony through the practice of yoga, as taught by disciple Arturo.
Muscles and joints are exercised gradually in order to promote flexibility and stamina, while strengthening the cardiovascular and respiratory system.
Following the body's own breathing rhythm, we learn how to release the muscular tensions to generate new vitality.
This is a time for sharing knowledge with an open dialogue.
Beginner students are introduced to thirteen of 84 traditional Yoga Asanas. Awareness enhances the benefits which includes stimulation of the glands, massaging the inner organs and balancing the energy. An important aspect of the postures is the 'hold' or period of stillness, an experience of total oneness.