Yoga for everyone
The benefits of regular yoga practice are for everyone, regardless of age, weight, or physical condition.
Yoga benefits have been studied and documented all around the world and increasingly these techniques are being used in hospitals, schools, prisons, the military and other institutions for their many therapeutic benefits.
Yoga is an ancient system which focuses is on the whole person, rather than treating symptoms.
Learning about our own personal body and mind is a lifelong journey of self-discovery.
Yoga harmonises the body, mind and spirit, bringing together breath and movement, focus and flow, mind and body. Initially students go through the movements, getting to grips with where to place hands and feet. Then over time they make the connection that combining the postures with the breath and the mind takes them to a whole new dimension.
One is simply an exercise, the other is yoga.
Over time many of us have learned incorrect breathing habits which affect our overall health.
These patterns can include breath holding, short, shallow uneven breaths and also several versions of reverse breathing.
Breathing incorrectly invokes the stress response, “the flight and fight syndrome” which releases the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol to circulate around our bodies, directly contributing to disease and cell destruction.
Yoga teaches deep, even breathing, increasing our lung capacity which in turn lowers our heart rate and blood pressure.
Learning correct breathing techniques is essential for those suffering panic and anxiety attacks.
Students who regularly practise yoga will tell how their ability to concentrate is improved. How does it work? Yoga practice increases oxygen supply to the brain allowing for clearer mind and focus. Concentration and ability to focus go hand in hand with learning and memory.
Couple those with the relaxed and calm feelings you get with yoga practice and you have a proven path to unlocking power of your brain.
You will not fail to notice how upbeat, energised, and happy people are both walking into a yoga studio and out. Especially out.
Even a one hour yoga practice does wonders to your mood and it carries over to your life.
Increasingly yoga is being used to alleviate depression, insomnia and Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.