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PREPARATION
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It is
best to refrain from eating a heavy meal on class days. Avoid food for two
hours before
the
class. A few non-slip mats and blocks are available but at some stage you
might consider
buying
your own non-slip good quality [professional] mat and block. You are
advised to bring a
blanket
/ a towel for relaxation. Dress sensibly, ie; track‑suit, T‑shirt, etc.
NOTE: We work
barefoot. |
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The
class starts with eight/ten minutes of relaxation to try to get you to ‘let
go’ and open
out.
Some people come earlier and start their own relaxation/limbering sequence.
If you are late
remember
that some people will be in relaxation, so just come in quietly and
find a place without
disturbing
anyone.
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You
must accept that Yoga is non‑competitive and that you are beginning in Yoga
purely for
your
own benefit and to develop your own standard. In time you will improve
mentally and
physically and gradually discover your body becoming
more flexible and stronger. |
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For safety’s sake, please try to do the
posture barefoot; it gives you grip and stability. |
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What is Yoga
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Yoga is a discipline
concerned with developing a holistic, healthy and harmonious lifestyle.
The
word Yoga can be translated as "union" and it isn't
about standing on your head or sitting in a
fancy cross-legged position. It is a combination of physical
and mental exercises, which
promote flexibility, reduce stress, and increase
stamina and strength. It can offer benefits that
make your body stronger and healthier and calm your
mind and more controlled helping towards
self
development. The most popular form of Yoga is Hatha
Yoga. The word Hatha means forceful.
This class is a Hatha yoga class and
includes Asana (Body Posture), Pranayama (focussing using
using the breath) and Deep Relaxation. A balanced combination of
the three has much to offer
and can help develop a personal way of coping with daily
problems, reducing, etc. |
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The Purpose of Yoga Classes
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Usually classes try to work on four
areas and these are:- |
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Suppleness ~ Strength ~ Stamina ~
most importantly
Concentration |
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Suppleness |
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Suppleness is
being able to bend, stretch, and turn through a full range of movement.
Flexibility is
achieved by the correct practice of the postures which will improve the way
the muscles work
and promote more flexible joints. If you can develop flexibility, you're
less likely to get injured
and you'll be able to stay more active as you get older. |
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Strength |
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You need strength all the time .... to carry shopping, climbing stairs, and
taking the tops off
stubborn jars or bottles! Daily practice will improve your strength,
increase bone density and help
to
reduce the possible onset of osteoporosis. |
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Stamina |
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This is
usually taken as being able to keep going for longer without feeling tired
or puffed out.
Exercising
for stamina, which works on the cardiovascular system, helps to develop
resistance
to
heart disease. |
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Concentration ~
Training the mind through Yoga |
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Concentration is a very important aspect
of Yoga and we try to bring it into everything we do in
the class. It teaches us to focus our minds and this is the
basic fundamental point of the practice of Yoga. |
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JC
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© British Wheel of Yoga
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In general terms, fitness is usually
described as being a mixture of suppleness, strength and
stamina. One of the advantages of Yoga is that you can tailor
your own practice to develop all
of these attributes according to your need. Regular practice
is recommended even if it just ten
minutes relaxation. |
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