The word 'yoga' means 'to unite'. Practicing yoga is one of self-transformation with
oneself through the practices of asanas, pranayama, meditation, relaxation and
through our daily life. Having inner awareness helps join the body, mind and
soul as one.
In a yoga
class you will be taken through a relaxing sequence of yoga movements designed
to stimulate blood flow, invigorate the body, stretch tight muscles, and relax
the mind.
With the combination
of stretching, breath awareness and control, and meditation, this session will
leave you feeling energised and refreshed.
What is Hatha yoga?
Hatha yoga
is a system of physical and mental exercises developed in ancient times as a
means of preparing the body and mind for meditation.
In Sanskrit
the word Hatha means sun and moon. "Ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon.
Hatha yoga is commonly translated as the Yoga that brings union.
The main
component of Hatha yoga is yoga postures, or, in Sanskrit, asanas. The word
asana
means
comfortable, stable pose.
Why practise yoga?
The short
answer is yoga makes you feel better!!!
Practising postures, breathing exercises
and mediation makes you healthier in the body, mind and spirit. In other words yoga
helps you tune in, chill out and shape up all at the same time.
There are
plenty of benefits in practising yoga, research shows that yoga helps manage or
control anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel
syndrome, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches, heart
disease, multiple sclerosis, stress and other conditions and diseases.
What's more
yoga also
Improves muscle tone,
flexibility, strength and stamina
