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YOGA IS FOR EVERY BODY!
ABOUT YOGA
Yoga is so often perceived as inaccessible. Thanks to photos of fancy, advanced, difficult and ill advised poses of beautifully clad young men & women social media has changed the perception of what yoga actually is. In fact, literally every BODY can do yoga and, more importantly, benefit from the practice on a physical, emotional, energetic and spiritual level. Yoga can look like seated meditation & pranayama (breathwork) through to fast flow Vinyasa, with plenty of methods in-between including Yin, Hatha, Restorative and more! This means there is a style of Yoga that suits whatever your personal needs are and, of course, our needs can change from day to day. I feel passionately about making yoga accessible to all levels, experiences, ages and gender and encouraging as many people as possible to experience the powerful benefits of yoga via gentle, mindful methods and teaching that yoga is so much more than just movement on the mat.
Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India over 5,000 years ago. The term was first mentioned in Rig Veda, an old Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns. It’s derived from the Sanskrit word “Yuj,” meaning “to join” or “to unite,” indicating the synergy between the mind, body and spirit as well as the deep connection between human and nature of which we are of course part. Contrary to popular belief, yoga is not associated with any religion, community or belief system. It has always been rooted in achieving inner well-being through postures, breathwork, mantra & meditation.
Yoga offers numerous benefits. It helps improve flexibility and strength, while also promoting relaxation and reducing stress & anxiety. Regular practice can enhance mental clarity and focus, improve breath quality, balance our energies, and lead to a greater sense of holistic health. Additionally, yoga encourages mindfulness allowing individuals to connect more deeply and peacefully with themselves and their surroundings, nature and indeed people around them. There are numerous other benefits to practising yoga which you will discover over time. Yoga is a lifestyle, a life journey, not a destination!
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