1. What is Hatha Yoga?
2. Is it suitable if I am not very flexible?
3. Is it suitable for male and females?
4. What happens in a Hatha Yoga Class?
5. What will I need to bring with?
6. What are the benefits of yoga?
7. What is Prenatal Yoga about?
* Hatha Yoga is any type of Yoga that follows the 'eight limbs' set out in the writings of Patanjali (an Indian Sage from around 500BC who wrote the Yoga Sutra's). The eight limbs include Asana (physical postures), Pranayama (breath work), Yama's and Niyama's (ethical codes for living) amongst other things.
The word Yoga derives from the Sanskrit root 'Yuj' which means union. Yoga is a system of physical and mental practices that work to help each one of us reach our highest potential and experience enduring health and happiness.
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* Yoga is for anyone and everyone! People of all ages and all fitness levels can attend Yoga classes. The most important thing is to find a good teacher and class that suit you and to always approach your practice with kindness and self-acceptance.
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* Absolutely.
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* Each class begins with a simple grounding (relaxation) exercise before moving into Yoga Asana (postures). A typical class ends with either a Pranayama (breathing) exercise or a simple Meditation. Classes take between 60 min to 90 min.
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* Wear comfortable fitted clothes (similar to what you would wear to the gym) and bring a yoga mat. Try to avoid wearing loose fitting clothing as it may get in the way of your practice. It is best not to eat a large meal before attending class but if you are hungry then a light snack at least an hour is fine. Also please feel free to bring a drink of water.
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* Increased Flexibility
* Stress Management and Stress Reduction
* Massages the body and improves circulation and blood-flow
* Improved Posture
* Increased Self Confidence and Self-Esteem
* Increased Energy Levels
* Develops Body-Mind-Spirit Union
* Improved Peace of Mind
* Develops Body Awareness
* Increased Muscular Strength
* Can be used to manage a wide range of mental and physical challenges including; Insomnia, arthritis, MS, High Blood Pressure ...
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* Prenatal yoga is specifically centred about the needs of the pregnant student and their baby. It is much softer than a general yoga class but it still has a toning and strengthening effect on the body (preparing the student for childbirth). A good Prenatal yoga class will cover various Pranayama Exercises (breathing) and Asana's (positions) which are extremely powerful and helpful during childbirth.
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