Yoga
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a deep, meditative form of yoga. The focus is on lengthening connective tissue and increasing flexibility by holding postures for extended periods of time. This style of yoga aims to help you to completely relax and connect with your breath while removing toxins and blockages from your body.
Every Tuesday 7pm-8pm at SANA (beginning 27th August)
Hatha Yoga
The most traditional style of yoga, this is where it all began! In these classes we will move through a range of postures at a slower pace, paying close attention to our breathing. Hatha yoga incorporates meditation and breathing exercises (pranayama) in each class, leaving you fully relaxed in body and mind. This 6 week block is especially designed for beginners or those looking to return to yoga after a break. Beginner’s Block begins Wed 13th Nov SANA (7.15pm-8.15pm) FULLY BOOKED (Please contact me directly if you are interested in future sessions)
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a popular choice for many people due to its high intensity and energetic nature. In this class we move through the postures in a continual flow, connecting each movement with breath and focus. Ashtanga Yoga is an excellent choice for people who would like to learn and build on a set sequence of postures to continue practising at home between classes. Fortnightly sessions on Sunday 9.30am-11.30am SANA (beginning 27th October with full day beginners’ workshop, 10-3)
Restorative Yoga & Soundbath
Restorative yoga enables complete relaxation and relief from stress. The main focus is on releasing the body and mind without any strain at all, using props to aid this process. This style of yoga is especially beneficial for physical and mental restoration. Your body will begin the healing process when you are in the deepest state of relaxation. In these sessions we will combine the deep healing potential of restorative yoga with the transformative power of traditional sound therapy. A beautiful way to unwind. Next event takes place on Sunday 17th November. Please see events.
Benefits of Yoga
Flexibility
One of the most well known benefits of yoga for a reason! Consciously stretching your whole body into positions you wouldn’t ordinarily be in will definitely improve your flexibility and mobility, leading to greater ease in daily life. Less well known is the flexibility of mind that comes with it.
Strength
By working with our own body weight in yoga, we develop strength throughout our whole body. This is a strength based practice that will make you stronger and increase muscle tone. You will naturally develop a healthy, strong body without feeling like you have really tried!
Stamina
By developing your flexibility and strength, yoga also increases your stamina. When you feel strong and you are able to move with ease and freedom from aches and pains, you are naturally able to maintain your energy levels throughout the day. Yoga is a practice for life and it helps to make life more enjoyable.
Immunity
During yoga practice we pay special attention to our breathing, encouraging the flow of blood throughout the body. This helps to cleanse and nourish all our internal organs, ensuring they are working properly. It also reduces stress which in turn boosts our immunity. A relaxed body and mind leads to a healthy body and mind.
Balance
Yoga asks us to try to remain steady and centred while balancing our body in various ways. Whether you are able to do this or not does not matter! What matters is the journey we take in attempting these postures. Staying concentrated and alert while trying not to fall over develops focus and improves balance, coordination and memory.
Energy
The movements and physical stresses we create with yoga stimulate energy flow and also remove any blockages to the natural flow of energy in our body. By removing physical and emotional blockages through our regular practice, we are rewarded with greater energy to navigate our way through life.
Happiness
As soon as you begin practicing yoga, your brain begins to change in a positive way. Your body produces feel-good hormones, helping you to feel happier and more relaxed. Becoming aware of breath and regulating it is vital in lowering stress. Being able to regulate our emotions and stress leads to greater feelings of happiness and joy.
Peace
Yes, this is true. It will not solve all your problems and it does not promise a life free from pain but it will help you to appreciate the simple things in life. When you regularly tune into how you are feeling on a physical and emotional level, you develop mindfulness, self-acceptance and compasssion. Acceptance leads to peace.