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to Gentle Yoga
This class offers sequences of slow and deeply healing movements for the lower and upper back, shoulders, neck, hips and feet; the gentle movement will strengthen your body and increase joint range of motion. Soothing music and deep relaxation await for you. Yoga Nidra Also known as yogi sleep, is a ancient practice of deep relaxation and meditation found to reduce tension and anxiety. During Yoga Nidra our body is comfortably resting as the mind enters a deep lucid sleep-like state. Yoga Nidra has been used to help solders from war to cope with PTSD. Restorative Yoga Quiet stillness is a good description for this class where our bodies rest supported by blankets, bolsters and other props with the goal to relax your nervous system for deep rest and relaxation. This style of yoga heals the effects of chronic stress. Chair Yoga "Not all about sitting and much about living" is the philosophy behind this class. This program is designed for people who would like to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle that is appropriate for their age and fitness level. It consists of modified yoga postures done either seating on a chair or standing using the chair as a prop. Chair yoga helps improve the function, mobility, and range of motion of the spine and other joints in the body. Some of the exercises stretch and release tension in tight areas such as the shoulders, neck, chest, hips, and lower back, other exercises work to gently strengthen the shoulders, upper back, thighs, and abdominal muscles. |
Yoga for Osteoporosis
Yoga brings many benefits to a person with osteoporosis. A few things yoga does and medication does not are: · Improves balance · Improves range of motion · Develops strength · Improves coordination · Reduces anxiety · Improves confidence Yoga has no side effects and done with the necessary precautions it can also increase bone density. Ask your doctor if therapeutic yoga is safe for your current status. Breathing and Pranayama There are many benefits from paying attention to and working with our breath: Relaxation, quieting the mind, concentration, improving lung capacity, improving and balancing internal energy, and achieving better sleep quality, among many other wonderful qualities. Whether you just want to relax or want to enrich your meditation practice, this class helps you understand and practice different breathing and pranayama techniques. Yoga for me: Customized Yoga Yoga for your particular needs based on : • Occupation • Body weight • Body strength & flexibility • Time and frequency you want to dedicate to the practice • Desirable outcome: relaxation, flexibility, concentration, stamina, digestive health, etc. |
