If you are on this page of my site it is likely that you have either developed a curiosity towards yoga or that you are already involved in yoga in some shape or form. We are all drawn to practice yoga for a wide variety of reasons, whether it be for exercise, or connecting with yourself on a deeper level, increasing flexibility, addressing an injury or assisting with anxiety or simply to maintain peace of mind. One interesting yoga article cites 38 specific health benefits of yoga, and I believe this number is really just scratching the surface of possible benefits physically and physiologically that can be attained through a regular yoga practice. Although it is by no means the ultimate goal of yoga, a healthy body and mind is vital preparation for reaching these higher states of awareness.
From my own personal accounts, my first exposure to yoga was when I was 17 years old and a student at university. As a former dancer my initial motivation was physicality and flexibility (ie how high I could get my leg and how bendy I could make my body!!). It wasn't until I was in my early to mid-20s that I truly started to feel the spiritual essence of my practice, beyond the pose. And now as a 37 yr old mother of two my yoga quite simply is essential for my sanity and my state of mind!
If you're new to yoga or yet to attend a formal class for yourself, you might have a particular reason (health or otherwise) that draws you to the concept of yoga, that one day you hope to explore.
From my own personal experience, I use my yoga and meditation practice to assist me in managing a variety of health conditions, including Hashimotos Disease, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ), anemia, anxiety and pelvic congestion syndrome. Quite frankly I don't know where I would be without it!
Because yoga is so much more than a physical asana-based practice, it is a practice for completeness, of unity of body, mind, spirit, and health; and of eventual connection with your true inner self on a universal level.
Check out our yoga classes, workshops and retreats pages for more info or sign up to my mailing list below to be notified about upcoming events.
From my own personal accounts, my first exposure to yoga was when I was 17 years old and a student at university. As a former dancer my initial motivation was physicality and flexibility (ie how high I could get my leg and how bendy I could make my body!!). It wasn't until I was in my early to mid-20s that I truly started to feel the spiritual essence of my practice, beyond the pose. And now as a 37 yr old mother of two my yoga quite simply is essential for my sanity and my state of mind!
If you're new to yoga or yet to attend a formal class for yourself, you might have a particular reason (health or otherwise) that draws you to the concept of yoga, that one day you hope to explore.
From my own personal experience, I use my yoga and meditation practice to assist me in managing a variety of health conditions, including Hashimotos Disease, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ), anemia, anxiety and pelvic congestion syndrome. Quite frankly I don't know where I would be without it!
Because yoga is so much more than a physical asana-based practice, it is a practice for completeness, of unity of body, mind, spirit, and health; and of eventual connection with your true inner self on a universal level.
Check out our yoga classes, workshops and retreats pages for more info or sign up to my mailing list below to be notified about upcoming events.