Yoga
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Yoga Strong Foundation
Benefits
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Yoga is a dynamic practice -it's challenging and fun.
Anybody can practice yoga at any age. While some
poses are more challenging than others, yoga can be
done sitting in a chair or doing a full practice on the mat.
We tailor our programs to meet the needs of the group,
as well as providing attention to the individual.
Anybody can practice yoga at any age. While some
poses are more challenging than others, yoga can be
done sitting in a chair or doing a full practice on the mat.
We tailor our programs to meet the needs of the group,
as well as providing attention to the individual.
The word “yoga” means “union.” The goal of yoga
practice is, in part, to realize the union and connection
between the body, mind and spirit. The greater part of
the goal is to realize that connection with the universal or
collective mind, body, and spirit. Yoga allows the
individual to experience a connection within one’s self in
the moment. Hatha Yoga, the physical practice,
incorporates breathing practice, physical poses,
relaxation, and meditation. Yoga also cultivates strength
and flexibility for the mind, body, and spirit. A regular
practice of yoga empowers the individual to make healthy
choices. Yoga cultivates balance in life.
practice is, in part, to realize the union and connection
between the body, mind and spirit. The greater part of
the goal is to realize that connection with the universal or
collective mind, body, and spirit. Yoga allows the
individual to experience a connection within one’s self in
the moment. Hatha Yoga, the physical practice,
incorporates breathing practice, physical poses,
relaxation, and meditation. Yoga also cultivates strength
and flexibility for the mind, body, and spirit. A regular
practice of yoga empowers the individual to make healthy
choices. Yoga cultivates balance in life.
Although yoga has become very popular in this country in recent years, it is an ancient practice
originating in India, dating back 5000 years. The word "yoga", translated from Sanskrit, means "union, to
join or bring together". More than simply a physical practice, yoga guides us in understanding the
connection between our own body, mind, and spirit as well as our connection to other human beings and
life around the earth.
The core principles of yoga practice include safe alignment in Hatha yoga postures (asanas), breathing
practice (pranayama), linking movement with breath, respecting your body's current physical state and
working at your individual level, quieting and focusing the mind (meditation), and rejuvenating the body
after practice in deep relaxation (savasana).
Benefits of regular Yoga practice:
Body:
Exercises every part of the body, including internal organs
Strengthens bones
Stretches, tones, and strengthens muscles
Improves flexibility and fluidity of movement
Decreases stiffness in joints and tension in muscles
Creates better posture habits
Promotes strength and flexibility in the spine
Energizes and revitalizes the body
Increases lung capacity, circulation, and oxygenation of all body tissues
Relaxes the nervous system
Stimulates the endocrine, lymphatic, and digestive systems
Mind/Spirit:
Improves concentration and mental clarity
Reduces stress
Releases mental tension and worry
Quiets the mind
Guides in rediscovering inner peace and strength that always resides within
Encourages wellness
Invites possibilities for self-knowledge and awareness
Provides experiences and concepts that can help balance the various aspects of modern life
originating in India, dating back 5000 years. The word "yoga", translated from Sanskrit, means "union, to
join or bring together". More than simply a physical practice, yoga guides us in understanding the
connection between our own body, mind, and spirit as well as our connection to other human beings and
life around the earth.
The core principles of yoga practice include safe alignment in Hatha yoga postures (asanas), breathing
practice (pranayama), linking movement with breath, respecting your body's current physical state and
working at your individual level, quieting and focusing the mind (meditation), and rejuvenating the body
after practice in deep relaxation (savasana).
Benefits of regular Yoga practice:
Body:
Exercises every part of the body, including internal organs
Strengthens bones
Stretches, tones, and strengthens muscles
Improves flexibility and fluidity of movement
Decreases stiffness in joints and tension in muscles
Creates better posture habits
Promotes strength and flexibility in the spine
Energizes and revitalizes the body
Increases lung capacity, circulation, and oxygenation of all body tissues
Relaxes the nervous system
Stimulates the endocrine, lymphatic, and digestive systems
Mind/Spirit:
Improves concentration and mental clarity
Reduces stress
Releases mental tension and worry
Quiets the mind
Guides in rediscovering inner peace and strength that always resides within
Encourages wellness
Invites possibilities for self-knowledge and awareness
Provides experiences and concepts that can help balance the various aspects of modern life
