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Loosely captured, this is what some of our students have to say: "well I have only been doing this for 6 months, so I am possibly only at the “tip of the iceberg” for any benefits. But what I do know is that whilst I have not lost any weight, I have definitely felt that my body is toning and I am really sorry that I did not measure myself in the beginning! Centremetres lost….most definitely. I am also gaining strength in my arms that I never had before so when I break a 100 on my golf score I am also going to attribute this to yoga….YAY, and u are going to hear all about it!!!" Jane Stroebel
"Its so much more than I expected, knowing the technique of yoga has made it so much more than I first experienced" "Yoga, and the community, have been a real support for me" "I miss it when I am gone" BENEFITS OF YOGA Aid a physical, mental and emotional detox, eliminating toxins one can experience life without a lot of the hassles. it works on all the systems of the body like respiratory – increasing your lung capacity; improving circulation ; and through ashtanga yoga – very strongly working on your central nervous system – decreasing stress held within the body, nervous tension and anxiety. Yoga is cardio-vascular due to the nature of many of the movements and has made me personally quite fit as a result. Great for cross-training because of the flexibility it gives to athletes of any kind – but is a strong workout ensuring that athletes (rock climbers, cyclists) don’t lose their strength in the process. Facilitates focus and concentration, increases productivity Through focus one is able to meditate or find silent moments, which brings peace to mind. Enhances sleep and aids against insomnia Increases energy available and vitality in the body Aids with balance, helps with depression caused when your system is out of balance You will lose weight and increase muscle tone but as with all yoga styles, depending on how regularly you do yoga. Its slows down the ageing process as more oxygen moves into the cells (including those of the skin) making them more vibrant and elastic. Yoga strengthens the bones through weight-bearing postures and prevents future bone generative diseases Cleanses the blood through strong breathing, which also increases your lung capacity, and more oxygen in your body is a strong healthy body. Massages the glandular system which aids metabolism and calcium absorption into the body.
Each posture has its specific benefit, targeting a specific organ, system or muscle group etc. Benefits of Standing Poses: Reducing accumulation of fats around the waist and abdomen Curing stomach ailments including constipation Elimination of flatulence Toning of the liver and spleen Strengthening the back, hips and legs Realigning the skeletal system Strengthening the spinal cord Correction of digestion and respiratory problems
Benefits of seated poses: Dissolving fat Strengthening digestive organs and increasing digestive fire Strengthening the heart and spinal column Curing constipation, indigestion Eliminating water retention Helping sciatica and balancing diabetes Easing menstrual cramps over time Strengthening the womb Strengthening and cleansing the kidneys
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"As the yogi can manifest freedom in his own body so he can manifest it elsewhere also" - Shiva Sutra
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