Health implies the harmonious functioning of the body and the mind. A truly healthy person has discipline, a strong
will and a strong mind. Regular yoga practice can help us achieve this. Western science is starting to provide some
concrete clues as to the benefits of a yoga practice and how it can improve overall wellbeing.
The beginnings of yoga date back to over 5000 years ago in Northern India. The word yoga means to ‘join’ or ‘union’.
The yoga practiced today is a system of physical poses leading to health, fitness and well being. About 75 – 90% of
doctor visits are linked to stress. A regular yoga practice can improve resistance to psychological stress, relieve
anxiety, depression and insomnia. It can also increase strength, flexibility and endurance. It is therapeutic and
relaxes both the body and mind while assisting in improving conditions such as high blood pressure or back
problems.
Your Mind
Clarity, Vision, Concentration, Awareness
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Yoga can calm the nervous system. The yoga poses coupled with the breathing exercises can help lower blood pressure. Also helps reduce cortisol levels. Cortisol is the stress hormone. A yoga practice is very beneficial for the mind, giving it mental clarity and even promoting productivity.
Your Body
Enhance flexibility, increase strength, develop balance, feel energized
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Yoga protects your spine, builds muscle strength and improves flexibility. Many postures in yoga require you to use or lift your own weight. This is very beneficial to building strength in the bones and also arm strength. Yoga increases blood flow through the body. Helps with balance. Balance is a very important part of the practice and is particularly beneficial as we get older.
Your Spirit
Presence in the moment, experience deep stillness, self acceptance
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Experience a sense of inner peace. A sense of calm. Cultivate awareness. You may even unlock your creative self.