Developed by Divya Aanand (Daryl Vansier), Divya Yoga is  a synthesis of the ancient system of hatha yoga and a contemporary method of bodywork called Hellerwork.

Having been introduced to yoga as a child, Daryl began to practice regularly as a teenager to successfully heal a painful congenital condition in his spine.  He later became a body/mind therapist, having trained in various massage and bodywork techniques, and was profoundly influenced by Hellerwork , a process of integration utilizing structural bodywork, movement education, and their relationship to one’s emotions and attitudes. Drawing on his experience of the benefits of hatha yoga, Daryl gradually incorporated classical asanas into this therapeutic setting to help his clients contact and release tensions stored in their “bodymind”, and designed specific routines appropriate to each person’s needs to help them sustain the harmony, strength, and mobility achieved in the sessions.  Impressed with the integrity of the Hellerwork process, Daryl designed a series of yoga “posture flows” corresponding to the various stages of the eleven part Hellerwork series.

The Divya Yoga Series is divided into four successive sections:

The Sleeve This first part of the Divya Yoga series is called The Sleeve because its focus is on the envelope or outer structures of the body, and their influence on the breathing mechanism. Proper breathing is fundamental to the practice of yoga asanas. Each asana stretches, tones and aligns the limbs and torso of the body to support the circulation of vital energy or prana in the breath and connection with the breath supports the cultivation of steadiness and ease which is the meaning of asana.
The Core   The Core refers to the core structures of the body and their crucial role in the performance of each asana.  In this sequence, we will learn how to use ujaayi breath and bandhas to transfer control from the head to the hara and anchor the “sleeve” in the “core”.  We will also activate and strengthen the deep abdominal muscles in forward bends and use variations of backbends and twists to discover key areas to release or activate in order to support healthy and harmonious spine function.
Balancing the Feminine and Masculine Though Yoga is about Oneness, this practice paradoxically requires us to balance the opposing forces of our relatively dualistic existence. The third sequence of the Divya Yoga series focuses on the balancing of the feminine, or receptive aspects of our being and the masculine, or active aspects, in our approach to and performance of each asana.   Building on the preparation of your outer and inner body accumulated in the previous Divya Yoga sequences, we will bring attention to their interdependence, and tune in to the power of “letting go without losing it”.
Integrating Sun and Moon   Integration refers to the bringing together of all the parts into one harmonious whole. This final sequence of the Divya Yoga Series is dedicated to the Sun (Ha) and Moon (Tha) sequences of Hatha Yoga, which are the focus of the Integration phase of Divya Yoga. Each of these sequences is a graceful flow that serves as a framework for a variety of postures and levels of practice.    .