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Integrative Dynamic Yoga(TM)



IDY-Integrative Dynamic Yoga(TM) is an emerging hatha yoga method that provides a means to enhance and "re"-integrated mind/body consciousness. IDY is an inter-disciplinary approach to wellness that fuses traditional yoga applications and contemporary philosophical practices with the fundamental principles of exercise science, fitness and restorative functional conditioning of the body. IDY works to establish optimal health, fitness, personal well-being, and self-awareness.

IDY is based upon creator, Kamie Noelani's experience and knowledge in yoga, physical and functional conditioning, bodywork, biomechanics, somatics, fitness, group exercise, personal training, and other contemporary health and fitness modalities. IDY expounds the Seven Principles of Synergy - a systematic method for the application of yoga principles and practices that can be incorporated into and serve as the foundation for any yoga tradition.

IDY is:

  • Integrative - IDY combines diverse elements into a whole.
  • Dynamic - IDY is an interactive process relating to energy in motion.
  • Yoga - IDY is a means to unify Mind/Body-Centered Awareness practices with philosophical principles that work to establish optimal health, wellness, fitness, and personal awareness. From this place of connection, we live, experience, express and celebrate the gift of life moment-by-moment.

Seven Principles of Synergy(TM):

The IDY-Integrative Dynamic Yoga(TM) method is based on Seven Principles of Synergy(TM) to "re-integrate" the mind/body. The Seven Principles of Synergy(TM) are:

  1. Recognition - The Recognition of universal consciousness and self-awareness.
  2. Integrative Alignment Principles - Foundation, Dynamic Muscular Activation and Integration, Dynamic Extension and Expansion for Balanced Energetic Action within the body, Mind/Body Centered Awareness, Self-Awareness, and Self-Expression.
  3. Dynamic Sequencing - Integrated movement and alignment applications for increasing Strength, Stability, Flexibility and Range of Motion to enhance physical and functional conditioning and Mind/Body-Centered Awareness.
  4. Balanced Energetic Action - The facilitation of energy and breath to optimize energetic forces and currents that sustain the body, a key component in Mind/Body-Centered Awareness and function of the body.
  5. Mind/Body-Centered Awareness - the awareness of the experiential mind/body as applied and experienced through Integrative Alignment Principles, Dynamic Sequencing, Balanced Energetic Action and the conscious application of Recognition, Realization, and Expression.
  6. Realization - (Self-Awareness) Free-will as applied and experienced through consciously choosing one's Attitude and Intention; the ability to consciously choose one's perspective as a foundation for Self-Expression.
  7. Expression - (Self-Expression) From a place of Realization, Expression is the conscious Action of simultaneously engaging, experiencing and expressing one's "Self" in the world.

Yoga Philosophy and The Five Koshas - IDY-Integrative Dynamic Yoga is inspired by the traditions of Integrative Yoga Therapy and Tantra and Anusara Yoga. Building on this foundation, IDY uses the Five Kosha Model as the framework for integrating the Seven Principles of Synergy(TM). The Five Koshas are:

  • Annamaya Kosha - Physical Body: the systems of the physical body, the five elements, and the three doshas.
    • Integrative Alignment Principles
    • Dynamic Sequencing
  • Pranamaya Kosha - Body of Energy: includes breath, the pranavayus, the nadis or energy channels of the body, and the chakras.
    • Energy and Breath
  • Manomaya Kosha - Body of Mind and Emotions: the autonomic nervous system and the brain as well as stimulus-response behavior, emotions and repetitive thought patterns, which manifest in our body and are reflected in our thoughts and actions.
    • Mind/Body-Centered Awareness
  • Vijnyanamaya Kosha - Body of Wisdom & Intuition: the higher mind and the sense of discrimination which allows us to move beyond our conditioned responses and core beliefs. It is the bridge between unconscious and consciousness.
    • Realization (Self-Awareness)
  • Anandamaya Kosha - Body of Bliss: connection to our highest potential and our deepest source. It is a culmination of healing, affirming life, and optimal health, wellness, fitness and spiritual awareness. It is a conscious expression of who and how we are moment-by-moment!
    • Expression (Self-Expression)
    • Recognition