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Yoga is a holistic practice that originated in ancient India and encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines aimed at achieving harmony and balance in the body, mind, and spirit. The word "yoga" is derived from the Sanskrit word "yuj," which means to unite or join together. At its core, yoga is a system of practices that integrate physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), meditation, and ethical principles to promote overall well-being and self-awareness. While yoga has deep roots in Hinduism and other ancient Indian philosophies, it is not inherently religious and can be practised by people of all faiths and backgrounds.
The practice of yoga offers numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits, including:
Improved Flexibility and Strength: Yoga poses help improve flexibility, mobility, and muscle strength by stretching and strengthening the body's muscles, ligaments, and joints.
Stress Reduction: Yoga promotes relaxation and stress relief through conscious breathing techniques, meditation, and mindfulness practices, helping to calm the mind and reduce anxiety and tension.
Enhanced Mental Clarity and Focus: Through the cultivation of mindfulness and concentration, yoga enhances mental clarity, focus, and cognitive function, improving overall mental well-being and productivity.
Better Posture and Body Awareness: Practicing yoga helps improve posture, body awareness, and alignment, reducing the risk of injuries and promoting a balanced and aligned body.
Increased Energy and Vitality: Yoga practices, such as pranayama (breath control) and dynamic movement, stimulate the flow of energy (prana) throughout the body, leaving practitioners feeling energized, revitalized, and refreshed.
Emotional Balance and Resilience: Yoga fosters emotional balance, resilience, and self-awareness by promoting self-reflection, acceptance, and emotional regulation, helping individuals navigate life's challenges with greater ease and equanimity.
Yoga is not just a physical exercise or fitness regimen; it is a holistic lifestyle that encompasses principles of self-discipline, self-inquiry, compassion, and service. Through consistent practice, yoga offers a path toward self-realization, inner peace, and spiritual growth, allowing individuals to cultivate greater harmony, connection, and fulfilment in their lives.
WHAT TO EXPECT
MINDFUL & SOMATIC YOGA - both energising and relaxing class; usually starting loosely seated to awaken through somatic and primal movements - making our way through the planes towards standing and back down to the ground for full rest; all with plenty of space, time to feel and the integration of the pause.
In this somatic focussed class you will stays close to the ground in laying and seated movements that have a rocking, rolling, pulsing and massaging flavour - moving towards full rest and savasana.
Somatics describes any practice that uses the mind-body connection to help you survey your internal self and listen to signals your body sends.
These practices allow you to access more information about the ways you hold on to your experiences in your body. Somatic experts believe this knowledge, combined with natural movement can help you work toward healing and wellness.
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