Yoga Practise

To me, Yoga is truly the Science of Living, because apart from the physical healing, there is so much more benefit that occurs on every level of life. This happens because we work with the body, mind and spirit, by combining breath and movement. The mind follows the breath, so by slowing the breath, we slow and still the mind. This enables clarity and focus. By moving our body in synchronisation with slow breathing and a focussed mind, our body responds in kind. That is, it releases resistance, and flows more effortlessly, at the same time, enabling balance, strength and flexibility. The Yoga asanas (poses) directly impact our organs and body systems, which are stimulated and calmed (whichever is appropriate for us), massaged and balanced. All of which leads to overall improved health and wellbeing and a renewed feeling of aliveness.

Through our learning in Yoga class of the importance of balance, slowing the breath, flowing through asanas, developing focus and concentration, building strength, developing flexibility, we also learn that we can take these qualities into our daily life, they do not have to stop at the end of a Yoga class – that they relate as much to our body, as to our mind and spirit – so Yoga truly becomes a personal experience of our own Science of Living.

As with anything in life, one may take it as far as is appropriate for them at the time – whatever one chooses to do is right for them. There is no expectation from my class, but I do invite you to come with an open mind and heart and with your own expectation that it will be a joyful experience.