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Yoga & Meditation
 Yoga is a means of preventive medicine. It is more than 3000 years old. The reason it is still with us and indeed, is becoming more and more popular is that it does provide a road to wellness and peace of mind.
People of all ages are taking it up to relieve or prevent backaches, headaches, tiredness, insomnia, emotional imbalances, hormonal imbalances, the list goes on. But Yoga is more than a physical practise and is the integration of all that we are at any given moment, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It is a way of life that frees the mind and Spirit.
Everybody can do Yoga, regardless of age, size or fitness, as long as you can breathe, you can do YogaThe essence of my teaching is "Breathing, Feeling and Listening to the body". Letting go of competition with, or judgment toward, ourselves or others, letting go of any expectations that may keep us from fully experiencing the joy of movement.
Totally and completely accepting who we are… in this body, in this breath, in this moment. |
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Our Yoga and meditation program.
Individual Yoga
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1 hour |
$110 |
| Everybody can do Yoga regardless of age, physical fitness – as long as you can breathe you can do Yoga |
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Remedial Yoga - individual class *
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3 x 1 hour |
$350 |
Yoga therapy has been extensively researched and works well with physical ailments (High Bp, Asthma, Diabetes), and with mental challenges (sleep difficulties, anxiety, depression) to name just a few.
You are first assessed and counseled, then you are given a program that you can do at home tailored to your specific needs. A program may comprise of postures, pranayama (enhancing your life force through specific breathing practices, cleansing techniques, diet, deep relaxation, concentration exercises and meditation.
Remedial Yoga can be practiced by both ill and healthy individuals, by the complete novice as well as the advanced yogi. Yoga Poses are especially adapted to make them accessible to individuals that are already physically limited by their condition.
Benefits:
- Rehabilitation of an ailing body
- Correcting disease patterns
- Improved posture and mobility
- Better breathing
- Greater self awareness
- Mental and emotional stability and control
- Curbing hyperactivity
- Effective tool to managing stress
- Deeper wisdom and insight
- Peace of mind
*minimum commitment of 3 x 1 hour sessions. This includes programme to take home to continue your journey to health. |
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Meditation
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1 hour |
$110 |
Meditation is a state of concentrated attention on some object of thought or awareness. It usually involves turning the attention inward to a single point of reference.
Meditation techniques are the product of diverse culture and peoples around the world. It has been rooted in the traditions of the world’s great religions. In fact, practically all religious groups practice meditation in one form or another. There are many different techniques depending on the different temperaments of people.
Contrary to popular belief you don’t have to be able to sit cross legged to meditate. Sitting on a comfortable chair is possible also.
Physical benefits:
- Deep rest as measured by decreased metabolic rate, lower heart rate and reduced work load of the heart
- Lowered levels of cortisol and lactate- two chemicals associated with stress
- Reduction of free radicals – unstable oxygen molecules that can cause tissue damage. They are now thought to be a major factor in aging and in many diseases.
- Drop in cholesterol levels. High levels are associated with heart disease
- Improved flow of air into lungs resulting into easier breathing
- Younger biological age
Psychological benefits:
- Increased brain wave coherence
- Greater creativity, improved moral reasoning, higher IQ
- Decreased anxiety
- Decrease depression
- Decreased irritability and moodiness
- Improved learning ability and memory
- Increased self-actualisation
- Increased feelings of vitality and rejuvenation
- Increased happiness
- Increase emotional stability
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