A session usually starts with a few minutes spent on developing awareness of the present moment, by focusing on the breath, concentrating inwards and becoming physically grounded. Then it moves into a series of gentle limbering postures, which help to open up and warm up all the joints and muscles. Limbering postures are followed [...]
For a general Yoga class, the only equipment you need is a non-slip yoga mat and maybe a blanket that can be folded over a few times to provide support for seated postures as well as to keep you warm during relaxation. For Pregnancy Yoga you may also want to bring a pillow or two [...]
Yoga asana (posture work) is best practised first thing in the morning or early in the evening, around sunset. Morning practice is a great way to revitalize mind and body. Evening practice should incorporate more restful postures, breathing and meditation exercises to help induce a deep, restful sleep. You can drink water before and after [...]
Yoga can help you in many ways, on a physical and mental level. Here are some of the benefits coming from practising Yoga regularly: Muscular tension and mental stress are released Energy levels increase Posture, balance and flexibility improve, which will help decreasing back, neck and joint pain associated with poor posture Strength increases Lubrication [...]
Anyone can learn Yoga and benefit from it. Yoga is not just for those who are strong, flexible, thin, etc. Yoga is a discipline open to everyone and it gives us the opportunity to come to our practice as we are: working within our own limitations, strengths and weaknesses. We just need to approach the [...]
The teachings of what is now considered to be classical yoga have been compiled by the Indian sage Patanjali, around the third century before Christ. Patanjali systematized the teachings of Yoga in the Yoga Sutra. Yoga involves a number of practices - some of which are revolving around physical postures, some are based on breathing [...]