What will we do in a yoga class?
In a basic yoga class, we will flow through different postures of the body concentrating on the breath. We will warmup, do forward and backward bends, twists, do positions on our backs and bellies, sitting or kneeling, cool down, and relax. All poses are modified and choosen for you and your needs, as such, every class is different. At the end of every class we focus just on relaxing for about ten minutes.
What is yoga?
The word yoga comes from roots meaning "union." The ultimate goal for a yogi is to find a deep connection with all things. It is not a religion. It is not about turning your body into a pretzel. It is a five thousand-year-old science of purifying mind, body, and spirit.
What are its benefits? Why should I do yoga?
There are truly too many to list all here so I will just name a few. Relieve stress. Lose weight. Gain muscle tone and strength. Become more limber. Have more focus and control. Have more energy. Lengthen the spine.
Achieve an overall better sense of well being.
Who can do yoga?
Everyone! Seniors. Adults. Children. Pregnant women. People with limited mobility, high blood pressure, or obesity. People looking for a new challenge. People that wish to develop the control and limberness of yoga to further advance in other sports.
