“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”
Yoga helps to quieten the mind. Connecting movement with breath brings the mind inline with the body helping us to feel centered and create a sense of calm.
MIND
Yoga improves our physical health by stretching and building strength in our bodies, stimulating internal organs and increasing vitality and longevity!
BODY
SOUL
Yoga unites our mind, body and soul, helping us to achieve emotional balance. Through yoga we can reconnect with our roots & create inner peace.
Yoga has been proven to have some incredible benefits for our overall health and wellbeing, here are a few of my favourites:
Reduced stress and anxiety - stimulating the vagus nerve in breathing techniques reduces stress hormones and releases feel good hormones to calm the nervous system
Balance poses have been proven to reduce the risk of developing dementia as well as strengthen joints and reduce the risk of falls
Yoga pairs well with other sports - improving performance and protecting from injury
Improved mindfulness, self awareness and confidence boosting
Improved respiratory system, cardio health and digestion
Reduced inflammation (long-term inflammation underlies many serious diseases)
Counteracting the affects of habits such as sitting at a desk for long periods of time
Weight bearing exercises increase bone density and reduce the risk of fracture as we get older (we start to lose bone density from the age of 35!)
Improved focus, concentration and sleep
Increased flexibility, muscle strength and tone
Therapeutic for problem areas such as the back
Join me on the mat to find out more..!