YOGA, HOLISTIC THERAPY & MORE
"Yoga is the journey of the Self, through the self, to the Self."
​
The Bhagavad Gita
What is Yoga?
It took me a long time to understand the quote above. It actually took me years of yoga practice before I fully understood what yoga is really about.
​
​Yoga is the process of getting to know ourselves better. Yoga is the process of getting comfortable in our own skin, and learning to love and accept ourselves, just as we are.
​
​Most people come to yoga because they want to get more flexible, feel healthier, stronger, and to reduce stress. The great news is that yoga helps with all of these things, and so much more.
​
And even more great news is that yoga is for absolutely anyone and everyone - every age, gender, body shape, fitness level. You definitely do not need to be able to touch your toes to come to a yoga class. Or even your knees. If you can breathe, if you can feel your body, then you can do yoga.
What happens in a Yoga class?
There are many different styles of yoga and the format of classes will vary with each style.
​
But to give you a rough idea, you will be led through a series of movements (postures) designed to stretch, strengthen and detoxify the body. The postures in yoga should never be painful, and modifications should be given for individual student's requirements. You will encouraged to focus your awareness on your body, and you will learn how to control your breath - often matching the rhythm of the breath to the movements of the body.
The class normally ends with a guided relaxation (a posture called Savasana) which is extremely beneficial and helps you get the most out of your yoga practice.
Classes are normally done in bare feet and on yoga mats, but some classes may also be done seated in a chair.
