Why Yoga?
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. BUDDHA
Yoga has become incredibly popular in the UK over the last decade. The practice is rooted in Indian Philosophy and closely related to Buddhist philosophy and the practice of mindfulness. Traditionally the teachings of yoga were passed down one-to-one from teacher to student with the emphasis on spiritual growth. As yoga has become more popular in the west much focus has been placed on just asana or postures, taught in larger classes, though these days there is a style to suit absolutely everyone, from a slow, relaxed class based on mindfulness and gentle movement to rest and recharge batteries through to a strong workout style dynamic class which will get you sweating and feeling shiny and invigorated.
Finding Your Yoga
My regular classes and those for pregnant and postnatal women are based around asana (postures) but incorporate elements of all of aspects of yoga including pranayama (breathing), concentration exercises, relaxation or meditation and information about the moral philosophy of yoga. There is a focus on internal awareness and grounding as a basis for building strength and flexibility.
The beauty of it is that you can take what works for you – whether you want to increase your strength and flexibility or learn to calm the mind and reduce stress... or you may have a specific injury or condition that you want to work with or be interested in learning more about the spiritual side of yoga. I will adapt the yoga style to suit the student(s) in front of me whether I'm working with a group with an individual on a one to one basis.
I will encourage you to challenge yourself but also to tune into your needs and recognise when less is more.
Benefits of Yoga
Some of the benefits of a regular yoga practice are:
Yoga holds the key to finding space – in the physical body, in our breath, our thoughts and our connection with the rest of the world – inside the city and out of it.
"I have taken the breathing, the positions and the awareness into my daily life. Yoga now has an influence on me from when I wake up in the morning to when I go to bed. Yoga always puts me in a better place, more relaxed, more energized, more limber, less stressed." (Still Space Yoga Student, London)
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. BUDDHA
Yoga has become incredibly popular in the UK over the last decade. The practice is rooted in Indian Philosophy and closely related to Buddhist philosophy and the practice of mindfulness. Traditionally the teachings of yoga were passed down one-to-one from teacher to student with the emphasis on spiritual growth. As yoga has become more popular in the west much focus has been placed on just asana or postures, taught in larger classes, though these days there is a style to suit absolutely everyone, from a slow, relaxed class based on mindfulness and gentle movement to rest and recharge batteries through to a strong workout style dynamic class which will get you sweating and feeling shiny and invigorated.
Finding Your Yoga
My regular classes and those for pregnant and postnatal women are based around asana (postures) but incorporate elements of all of aspects of yoga including pranayama (breathing), concentration exercises, relaxation or meditation and information about the moral philosophy of yoga. There is a focus on internal awareness and grounding as a basis for building strength and flexibility.
The beauty of it is that you can take what works for you – whether you want to increase your strength and flexibility or learn to calm the mind and reduce stress... or you may have a specific injury or condition that you want to work with or be interested in learning more about the spiritual side of yoga. I will adapt the yoga style to suit the student(s) in front of me whether I'm working with a group with an individual on a one to one basis.
I will encourage you to challenge yourself but also to tune into your needs and recognise when less is more.
Benefits of Yoga
Some of the benefits of a regular yoga practice are:
- Learning a toolkit of techniques to manage stress and anxiety
- Increased strength and flexibility
- Decrease in blood pressure
- Lower levels of stress
- Sense of calm and peace
- Deep relaxation
- Reduction in stress and anxiety
- Improved joint health and mobility
- Improved digestion
- Aided recovery from illness
Yoga holds the key to finding space – in the physical body, in our breath, our thoughts and our connection with the rest of the world – inside the city and out of it.
"I have taken the breathing, the positions and the awareness into my daily life. Yoga now has an influence on me from when I wake up in the morning to when I go to bed. Yoga always puts me in a better place, more relaxed, more energized, more limber, less stressed." (Still Space Yoga Student, London)
