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A Time Tested System of Health
The practices of yoga & meditation come from a scientific system of
physical and mental practices that originated in region which is now
called India more than three thousand years ago. The purpose of this
system is to help each one of us achieve our highest potential and
to experience enduring health and happiness. With regular practice,
we can improve the quality of our lives and develop a better
understanding if ourselves.
A Holistic Approach
Yoga and meditation offer a holistic approach to developing the
physical, energetic, mental and emotional aspects of each
individual. There are a range of services available, ensuring that
you have flexible options for learning and practicing yoga and
meditation. An initial consultation will cover a discussion of your
case, individual requirements and wishes as well evaluating your
overall fitness and level of yoga ability. From there, an individual
plan can be established for you.
Manage Your Stress
The demands of contemporary living often place constant pressure and
stress on us. We are pushed and pulled by external forces and have
little time to assimilate all these experiences and actually enjoy
being alive. Yoga and meditation can help you develop stress
management skills so that you can still meet your life’s
responsibilities and duties without compromising your health and
quality of life.
An article in the Journal of the American Medical Association
indicates that psychological stress is a likely link to disease.
Repeated, sustained stress can throw off everything from metabolism
to resting heart rate to the body's response to infection and
inflammation. Stress might also increase the risk of disease
because, of the influence of stress on poor sleep, unhealthy eating,
social behaviour and smoking. The article goes on to say that
interventions are needed to lower stress, thereby improving
psychological and physical health outcomes.
Yoga with a Therapeutic Focus
While you may have heard that yoga has a number of benefits for
health, attending a general yoga class may not be suitable for your
current level of physical ability. Moreover, if you have a medical
condition, participating in certain practices or to certain levels
of intensity might worsen your health or lead to injury. Yoga with a
therapeutic focus focuses on relaxation and is typically one-on-one
or in a small group to ensure you get personal attention and the
proper instruction for your needs. In addition, yoga with a
therapeutic focus is taught by an instructor who has extensive
training and experience in health science and yoga instruction.
Getting Started
Yoga is for every body. There are no special requirements to begin
because yoga meets you as you are now. So no matter how flexible,
strong, or still-minded you are, you can begin to enjoy the benefits
of yoga and meditation. Expert instruction ensures your practice is
safe, effective and appropriate to your needs and goals.
Benefits
Regular practice of yoga and meditation, in combination with good
nutrition and an active and healthy lifestyle, can provide a wide
range of physical and mental benefits, including:-
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Reduced Stress Response
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Weight management (lowered BMI, reduced waist circumference)
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Lower blood pressure
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Lower cholesterol
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Lower blood sugar
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Improved condition of the heart and lungs
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Improved muscle performance
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Increased aerobic fitness
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Improved muscle tone and strength
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Better balance, coordination, agility and flexibility
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Increased physical confidence
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Reduced risk of chronic disease
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Improved sleep
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Improved general and psychological wellbeing
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Greater self-confidence and self-esteem
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