Gentle Yoga Class consist helping us feel grounded and graceful once again. It will leave you feeling grounded and connected with your whole self, body and mind. Emphasizing on relaxation as well as awareness of tension. Focus will be on resting in the pose with deep breathing that will aid in developing the physical health and help calm the system. One must never strain or use force to reach the prescribed position.
Does Yoga poses help relief joint and muscle aches?
Performed correctly, yoga's fluid movements allow swollen or otherwise painful joints to glide smoothly over one another, increasing mobility and strength without excess wear and tear. Yoga is a safe alternative to weight-bearing exercises that could worsen weak joints because it strengthens the muscles around them, which reduces tension and increases mobility.
Yoga encourages overall health and wellness
Yoga is not just about working out, it’s about a healthy lifestyle. The practice of yoga allows students to be still in a world consumed with chaos. Peace and tranquility achieved through focused training appeals to everyone.
Yoga’s deep breathing and meditation practices help foster an inner shift from to-do lists, kids and spouse’s needs, financial concerns and relational struggles to something a little bit bigger than the issues you face. Yoga helps relieve stress and helps you increase your focus.
Benefits of practicing yoga:
Body
Increased flexibility & muscle tone
Improves posture
Improves proper breathing
Known to lower High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Triglyceride levels.
Weight loss
Mind
Learn to quiet the mind
Less stress
Improves memory
Improves concentrations
Improves emotional well being
Spirit
Improved positive Mood
Improved sense of well being
Builds awareness of your feelings
Builds inner strength
Recommended to bring:
-Clothing that is comfortable enough to allow you to move and stretch
-A yoga mat (we also have them available for nominal fee)
-A block or straps, and a cushion to sit on
-Water