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Yoga and increased mobility

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:14:04 +0000

Yoga has both preventive and therapeutic benefits. It has been shown to offer both physical and mental benefits to the body and the mind. The many physical benefits of hatha yoga include that: it improves flexibility and muscle joint mobility; strengthens, tones, and builds muscles; corrects posture; strengthens the spine and many more. We have found it particularly helpful for increasing mobility in the elderly. The slow breathing related exercises offer the perfect balance between physical exertion and relaxation. Create your own mini class and we will come to you. feel free to call for further information.

Why not try Yoga

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 07:58:54 +0000

I thought after adding a ‘try yoga’ posting to the website that I should perhaps try yoga out for myself. So deeply sceptical of such perceived spiritual type form of exercise I gave it a go. I went with one of our trainers, Frances, out onto Clapham Common to do a one to one session and made myself keep an open mind. We started with some deep breathing meditational type exercise and I strangely found this quite relaxing. Then into a very basic ’salute to the sun routine’ which I found much more difficult to do than I thought. Frances made sure my technique was perfect and thus I couldn’t cheat using brute strength. I found myself really enjoying it and because it was new I had to concentrate solely on what I was doing and thus cleared de-cluttered my mind. I have since practised once per week and intend to continue to do so. Why not then, try yoga?

What is Yoga?

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:12:05 +0000

At the present time, more and more people are resorting to Yoga to find cure for chronic health problems and attain a peace of mind. Originated in ancient India, Yoga typically means ‘union’ between the mind, body and spirit. It involves the practice of physical postures and poses, which is sometimes referred to as ‘asana’ in Sanskrit. As the name suggests, the ultimate aim of practicing Yoga is to create a balance between the body and the mind and to attain self-enlightenment. In order to accomplish it, Yoga makes use of different movements, breathing exercises, relaxation technique and meditation. It is the oldest physical discipline in existence known to humankind, Yoga brings stability to the body and the wavering mind. It increases the lubrication of joints, ligaments and tendons of the body.