5 Key Health Benefits to Yoga

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Class Descriptions
 

Ashtanga Yoga

This method of yoga involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of athletic postures – a process producing internal heat and a purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light, strong body and a calm mind.

Hatha Yoga

Hatha is a series of postures linked by the breath, to stretch and strengthen the body and build life-force energy (prana). Classes encourage wellbeing, strength, tone and flexibility of mind and body.

Hatha Flow

Hatha Flow offers a series of flowing postures, linked by the breath.

Iyengar Yoga

Created by BKS Iyengar, this form of yoga, known for it’s use of props in aids of performing asanas (postures). Iyengar yoga is characterized by great attention to detail and precise focus on body alignment. The benefits include strength, physical appearance, increased general vitality, improved circulation, co-ordination and balance

Jivamukti Yoga

Flowing vinyasa sequences partners with Sanskrit chanting, breath awareness, meditation, hands on alignment, verbal instruction and relaxation. To set the intention, music plays an integral role. To keep the practice inspiring, the sequences are ever changing.

Morning Sun Salutations

Sun Salutations are a flowing sequence of movements, proven to increase vitality and awaken the senses. A perfect start to the day.

Mummy & Me Yoga

The perfect yoga class for mummy and baby, gentle, effective and fun – suitable for babies 6 months to crawling

Scaravelli Yoga

Inspired by the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli, this form of yoga encourages healthy alignment of the spine, working from within the postures to undo tension, using awareness of breath and the force of gravity to ground and encourage space within the practice.

Sivananda Yoga

This is a form of Hatha Yoga which focuses on preserving the health and wellness of the practitioner. Sivananda classes focus on frequent relaxation between postures and emphasizes full yogic breathing. The Sivananda training system aims to retain the vitality of the body, slow the decaying process, and decrease chance of disease by simply and naturally cultivating the body.

Super Charge Hot Yoga

A Bikram style class, carried out in a heated room, involving a series of set postures designed to promote increased flexibility, strength, stamina, vitality, detoxification and weight loss.

Super Chill Hot Yoga

A Hatha style class carried out in a heated room, involving a series of exercises to promote strength, wellbeing, flexibility, stamina (slower paced than Super Charge Hot Yoga).

Sun Power Yoga

Sun Power Yoga is an eclectic mix of three styles: Dynamic Hatha which promots alignment, Sivananda Yoga for subtle mind and breath work and Ashtanga Vinyasa for heat, flexibility and stamina. Carried out to music, this class is inspiring and energizing, whilst promoting calmness of mind and body.

Thai Yoga

A floor based class, carried out to inspiring yet relaxing music, in which the postures are carried out slowly and gracefully, promoting health, vitality and wellbeing.

Pilates

A system of core strengthening and toning exercises, designed by Joseph Pilates, to enhance wellbeing, increase muscle tone, improve posture, flexibility and strength.

Power Yoga

A more challenging, dynamic and energizing Vinyasa based practice, going deeper into poses to promote strength, flexibility and vitality.

Pranayama and Meditation

A relaxing and recharging class, concentrating on breathing, relaxation and guided meditation, to enhance wellbeing and a state of blissful tranquility.

Pre-Natal Yoga

A gentle pre natal yoga class concentrating on relaxation and preparation for childbirth.

Tai Chi

This ancient system of exercise is a non-competitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. Participants perform a series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner. Tai Chi is used to reduce stress, improve muscle strength and definition and increase flexibility, energy, stamina, agility and the feelings of well-being.

Yin Yang

A balance of energy and relaxation. Using yang poses (strengthening, dynamic and invigorating) to help warm and prepare the body for the yin poses (slow, long, deep stretches) which help increase flexibility as well as calm and quiet the mind. Leaving you feeling energized and peaceful.