What is yoga?
Yoga is the “union” of the physical, mental and spiritual discipline developed in ancient
Hatha yoga is a series of asanas (poses) designed to control and perfect the body and mind. Yoga poses teach balance and strength and are practiced to improve the body’s physical health and clear the mind. There are different styles of yoga available today. Some are slow, relaxing, fast, flowing and steady. Classes range from beginner to advance.
Yoga is not a
religion. Yoga is a practice which concentrates on the both the mind and body.
What are the health benefits of yoga?
Health benefits to yoga: blood pressure, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, immunity, pain, metabolism, aging, posture, strength, energy, weight, sleep, balance, body awareness and awakening, core strength, sexuality, low risk of injury
Emotional health benefits: mood, stress reduction, anxiety, depression, self-acceptance, self-control, mind-body connection, positivity, concentration, memory, attention, social skills, and calmness
Body chemistry cholesterol, lymphatic system, glucose, sodium, endocrine function, triglycerides, red blood cells, vitamin C
Disease prevention: heart disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes 11
Symptom reduction/alleviation: carpal tunnel, asthma, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cancer, muscular dystrophy, migraines, scoliosis, chronic bronchitis, epilepsy, sciatica, obsessive compulsive disorder, constipation, allergies, menopause, back pain
…and the list goes on.
Is yoga for me?
Yes! Yoga is for everyone. All you need is comfortable
clothing and the desire to exercise, heal and love yourself.
Come for exercise and challenge!
Leave with better health and less
stress!
What can yoga do for me?
Yoga can challenge, restore, heal,
and prevent injury to your body. Yoga complements all form of fitness routines.
It exercises your body and your mind. With a healthy body and mind, you're on
your way to a more fulfilling, healthy and happy life.
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Poses, are the
body movements the teacher leads your through safely in the class. Each class
will go through difference sequences of poses designed to use specific muscles
in the body. Yoga allows you to use the most muscles in the body safely. Always
practice safe yoga. The different styles of yoga approach the practice of poses
differently.
What yoga styles do we teach?
What yoga styles do we teach?
What is hatha yoga and vinyasa yoga?
Two of the most popular styles of yoga used today are Hatha Yoga, and Vinyasa Yoga.
The word Hatha, when split in to 'ha' and 'tha', means hot and cold, male and female (similar to yin-yang). This style is ideal for new and seasoned students. Due to its' slower pace, it is easier for people to learn the principles, develop muscle strength, postures, and the breathing methods involved in yoga; its allows seasoned students to deepen the poses and experience the discipline, stamina and build muscle control.
Vinyasa yoga is a style of yoga derived from hatha yoga. Vinyasa Yoga is a flowing and faster paced form of yoga than hatha yoga. The asanas are linked together in synchronization with the in-flow and out-flow of the breath. This creates energy and heats the body allowing it to break down fat, expel toxins and deepen the stretch/pose with practice. This form of yoga flows from one pose to anther smoothly like a dance.
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