Thursday 26 July 2012

Yoga Health - Yoga Palm Beach

Yoga asanas

Each posture, or asana, is held for a period of time and linked with breathing. Generally, a yoga session begins with gentle asanas and works up to the more vigorous or challenging postures. A full yoga session should exercise every part of the body and should include pranayama (breath control practices), relaxation and meditation. The different postures or asanas include:

  •     Lying postures
  •     Sitting postures
  •     Standing postures
  •     Inverted, or upside down postures.

The physical building blocks of yoga are the posture (asana) and the breath. A series of poses held in time with breathing.

Benefits include:
  • Cardiovascular system (heart and arteries) – asanas are isometric, which means they rely on holding muscle tension for a short period of time.This improves cardiovascular fitness and circulation.
  • Studies show that regular yoga practice may help normalise blood pressure.
  •  Digestive system – improved blood circulation and the massaging effect of surrounding muscles speeds up a sluggish digestion.
  • Musculo-skeletal – joints are moved through their full range of motion,which encourages mobility and eases pressure. The gentle stretching releases muscle tension and increases flexibility. Maintaining many of the asanas encourages strength and endurance. Weight-bearing asanas may help prevent osteoporosis, and may also help those already diagnosed with osteoporosis, practiced with care, under the supervision of a qualified yoga teacher. Long-term benefits include reduced back pain and improved posture.
  • Nervous system – improved blood circulation, easing of muscle tension and the act of focusing the mind on the breath all combine to soothe the nervous system. Long-term benefits include reduced stress and anxiety levels, and increased feelings of calm and wellbeing.
    There is no doubt that Yoga asanas (when practiced safely) are incredibly effective in maintaining the health and wellbeing of our body. We hold classes in yoga and meditation regularly. Why don't you come and try yoga asanas for yourself, check our Timetable for a time that would suit you and come join in.

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Wednesday 4 July 2012

Vera Paley Inspirational Yogini - Yoga Palm Beach


Very Inspirational 

It doesn't matter how old the body is the thing is to start practising yoga and keep going, don't stop. 

 Vera Paley: 91
Vera has been practicing for 50 years and teaching since 1983. She currently teaches yoga to Alzheimer patients in Florida and says;
 "I think I'm where I am because of what I do. Yoga is not just moving. It's breathing and daily meditation."


The Benefits of Yoga :

Here's a list of a few.

  •     Stress Relief
  •     Inner Peace and Calm.
  •     Increased Strength, Physical Conditioning and Improved Posture
  •     Weight Loss and Weight Management
  •     Increased Overall Energy
  •     Improved Sleep
  •     Heightened Mental and Intuitive Awareness
  •     Improved Hormonal Balance
  •     Brain Synchronization and Brain Fitness
  •     Whole Body Detoxification 
 The consistent practice of Hatha Yoga offers so many benefits as you see from this list. If you have not yet been to a yoga asana class why not start this week. Check out our timetable for a time that suits you. Start off slowly for example; Friday Heart and Soul yoga this is a good class to attend to gauge your fitness and flexibility level. You can move on from there, but this class would be a great place to start. 
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YMSPB