Yoga
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The main components of yoga are postures (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility) and breathing.
I have been teaching Adult yoga since February 2016.
I like to teach a mixture of Hatha and Yin/Restorative Yoga, with the main concentration being aliment and use of the Breathe, to assist with reducing stress and balancing hormones.
Available in group classes, 1-2-1 session, and small personal groups
The Main benefits
• Improves posture Working for long hours on a desk could not only hurt your spine but also make you feel tired at the end of the day. Practicing certain yoga asanas could help you in improving your posture and also prevent pain in your neck and lower back.
• Increases flexibility When was the last time you wished you could easily touch your toes whilst bending forward? Well, practicing yoga could help you in that. Yoga can not only help you in increase your flexibility but also let you perform complex asanas.
• Builds muscle strength
Yoga could help in strengthening weak muscles of the body. It helps in toning which prevents frequent straining of the muscles.
• Boosts metabolism
Yoga helps in retaining the vitality in your body along with keeping it fit. It motivates you towards healthy eating and improves the metabolic system of the body.
• Helps in lowering blood sugar
Yoga not only helps in lowering blood sugar but also lowers bad cholesterol and boosts good cholesterol. It encourages weight loss and improves the body’s sensitivity to insulin.
• Increases blood flow
The relaxation exercises in yoga regulates blood to all parts of your body. Exercises such as handstand, helps venous blood from the lower part of the body to flow back to your heart, where it can be pumped back to the lungs to be oxygenated.
• Keep diseases at bay
Yoga exercises have a beneficial effect on the immune system. It not only helps in destroying various viruses we catch during season change, but also boosts our immunity to fight off diseases.
• Increases self-esteem
Practicing yoga would help you explore a different side of yourself. It would make you feel good about yourself and helps you take a positive approach in life.
• Improves lung function
A lot of breathing exercises are said to improve lung function. Doing such exercises in the long run could cure respiratory problems. It also increases the capacity of your lungs.
• Helps you sleep better
Yoga helps in reducing stress and creates a routine which in turn makes a regular sleeping pattern. A relaxed body gets a deeper and more peaceful sleep.
Other benefits
Yoga helps with back pain relief. …
Yoga can ease arthritis symptoms. …
Yoga benefits heart health. …
Yoga relaxes you, to help you sleep better. …
Yoga can mean more energy and brighter moods. …
Yoga helps you manage stress. …
Yoga connects you with a supportive community.