Yoga is the most amazing form of exercise it can lead you towards an inner journey and help towards self-improvement, it helps us to feel better about ourselves. Passed down from generation to generation for at least 4,000 years, possibly even more, it's record is proven. The magic and difference between Yoga and other forms of workouts or exercise is that Yoga really does give you health, fitness and a great sense of well-being from the inside-out!
There are many different styles of yoga - as there are different types of people! From beginner to more experienced yogis, we have a class to suit you. Choose from different classes such as Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and even Pregnancy Classes.
Yoga is not only a physical exercise, stretching, breathing and meditation, but all of these and so much more!
Yoga belongs to no particular faith or religion. It helps to restore the balance and the harmony between body, mind and energy flow.
Yoga is for everybody and you don't need to be young, flexible or slim or a vegetarian to enjoy it and gain wonderful results! Yoga will suit any age, body shape or stage in life.
Most people start Yoga on the physical level, coming to class to practice the physical postures and then as they begin to feel much better in themselves, often become more interested in the other philosophies and principles of Yoga
There are eight limbs (The Yoga Tree) or principles in Yoga which are as follows:
Yama – Moral principles related to society. So if somebody lives a balanced and harmonious life in society, they are also practising one part of Yoga.
Niyama – Personal principles, such as what to eat, when to eat, when to sleep, cleanliness, truthfulness and much more.
Asana – Physical postures to enhance the energy flow through our body's meridians (Nadis.) Asanas help to strengthen the physical body keeping us strong, flexible, balanced and healthy.
Pranayama – Breathing exercises which help to regulate the mind and our energy flow.
Pratyahara – By drawing our senses inwards we start to gain control of the mind. The mind constantly flows to the external world through the five senses Sight, Hearing, Touch, Smell and Taste. In Pratyahara we move inwards and away from the reactions caused through the senses.
Dharana – Concentrating internally is where meditation begins.
Dhyana – Meditation. Observing what is happening and changes taking place.
Samadhi – A thoughtless state which is beyond the mind. Sometimes called Enlightenment or a state of bliss.
Yama, Niyama and Asanas are on the physical level.
Pranayama and Pratyahara are in the mind level.
Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi are beyond the mind.
'Take time to breathe, relax, gain flexibility, lose weight and stay young. Let the path of Yoga create space and strength in your body. Free your mind. Shower your heart and soul with energy.'
