Some Common myths…
“I’m not flexible enough to do yoga,” is a regular refrain.
In fact, being inflexible is one of the very best reasons for starting yoga; it’s by ‘doing’ yoga that you become flexible, and enjoy many other health benefits. And as the body relaxes….so does the mind.
” I could never do that, I can’t even touch my toes.”?
The gymnastics often portrayed in postures promoting yoga are impressive, and appropriate for those who wish to practice them (and can do so without injury), but such images can be a barrier to giving yoga a ‘go’. Yoga is not for an athletic elite, it’s to meet the needs of everyday life. We come in all shapes and sizes and yoga is accessible for everyone; regardless of fitness levels, past and current health conditions and age.
“No pain, no gain…..”?
Pain is a healthy response to help protect the body .There’s a big difference between a pleasant stretch sensation, that extends the body, and pain that signals potential damage. Which is why MY Yoga practices are modified to meet individual needs in a non-competitive, supportive and safe environment.
” Yoga is just exercise.”
A balanced set of yoga postures move all the major joints, the spine in different directions, massages internal organs and are a wonderful workout for the physical body. But there’s more to you than just arms and legs; so all our classes combine physical postures with relaxation, breathing and meditation practices. This complete ( integral ) system improves not only your physical well-being but also balances your mind and emotions.
Class sizes: Safety first
In sporting teams the number of players is generally around 11-15; beyond that effective communication within the group declines and the quality of performance drops. Class numbers are restricted to ensure the highest quality of yoga for every student, so you won’t be lost in the crowd. Safety is of primary concern for our teachers, who are trained to modify yoga practices to suit individual needs and goals. A non-competitive environment allows you to practice to your own capacity, without comparison to others.
Yoga is completely non competitive. There is pressure on us to be competitive in all sorts of areas, and it is a great relief and pleasure to find a style of exercise that is loving and nurturing, that connects us to a source of stability and peace within, that truly gives us “time out”, a break from the cares of the day, time to just be ourselves. We come away from our practice feeling energized, but calm and ready to deal situations on any level.
Your yoga, your health
Please arrive 5 minutes before, and inform your teacher if you have any health conditions or concerns, so they can guide you safely through the class.?We also invite you to an informal, in confidence, chat with to advise you on how Yoga can best meet your health needs.
Beginners are welcome to all classes. Safe variations of poses are always given to keep new students and those with injuries safe.
Equipment
All equipment is provided, but feel free to bring your own mat and towel if you want.
Yoga Therapy and Private Instruction
Develop your own personalized yoga program. This is a great way to progress your practice for your individual needs. Yoga therapy can also give one the tools to re-establish harmony and progress your yogic experience.
Initial consultations are $75, and subsequent sessions are $60. You will receive a written personalized program by email after the session.
Individual meditation sessions are also available. Enjoy meditating and would like to develop a meditation technique suited best to you? From Yoga Nidra, Kaya Sthairyam, Antar Mouna, Ajapa jap or Mantra meditation, discover which is best suited to you.
Initial consultations are $50, and subsequent sessions are $40.
Call Daniel on for more info 0404833855
Health
Holistic Health Care
When the body and mind are out of balance we experience ‘dis-ease’ or ‘dis-harmony’, which left unattended, leads to physical, mental and emotional ill health. Over thousands of years the science of yoga has continued to evolve to meet the needs of the time and provide a system of holistic health care that gives you the yogic lifestyle tools to shape and hone your own health.
The ‘whole’ story
Yoga science says we are not one body, but five.
Think of them like Russian dolls, one inside the other (in reality they are interwoven).
The first (outer) body is the ‘physical body’ or food body, that of bone, muscle, organic tissue.
The second body is the ‘energy body’, the life force that innervates you.
The third body is the ‘mind body’, mental activity and consciousness.
The fourth and fifth bodies are subtle intuitive bodies.
We’ll focus here on the first three; body, mind and energy interact with each other every moment of the day, the outcome of that interaction is your state of health, vitality and well-being.
An imbalance in any one ‘body’ unbalances the others in a closed circuit that continually changes in response to the events in your life, or more accurately, your reaction to the events in your life.
Health in the 21st century
The fast pace of modern life puts many stresses on our body, mind and energy systems.
A sedentary lifestyle has limited our range of physical movement, constant demands have stressed our nervous system and depleted our energy system.
Yoga for the 21st century
Yoga is the perfect holistic health care system: postures stretch and strengthen the physical body, meditation, relaxation and breathing practices balance and focus the mind and emotions and recharge your batteries. A systematic yoga practice balances all neurological and hormonal activity, strengthens cardiovascular and respiratory function, improves absorption of nutrients and elimination of toxins, strengthens the immune system and reproductive system.
You’ll feel better, sleep better, live better.
Health for everybody
Because when we talk health, we’re talking your individual health.
We’re all different: genetically, our life experiences, health, age, goals, needs and ambitions.
When you book in for classes we ask you to fill out a form outlining your health history, current health, physical activity, goals and ambitions. We also invite you to an informal, in confidence, chat with the manager who will advise you on how Yoga can best meet your health needs.
Physical Benefits
– improved flexibility of muscles and joints
– improved muscular strength
– improving overall tone and suppleness of your body
– becoming much more aware of the way your body works and moves
– learning to recognise where tension and tightness is in your own body and understanding the exercise which release or reduce that tension or pain.
– improved sense of balance and co-ordination
– improved posture, regaining natural poise and feeling of youthfulness
– learning how to breathe more deeply and release restrictions around the chest
– toning, activating, massaging and strengthening of all the body’s systems including digestive system, glands such as the pituitary and thyroid and the immune system
Emotional Benefits
– learning different relaxation techniques and experiencing deep relaxation
– improved concentration
– learning to let go of negative emotions or thoughts
– improving self worth and confidence
– an ability to get in touch with inner peace
– staying calm under pressure
– mind becomes more sensitive and alert
Spiritual Benefits
– connecting to your essence, your soul
– knowing who you are
– becoming open hearted, with inner peace and being compassionate
