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Yoga Exercise Gentle Yoga Therapy Come explore a new way to reduce stress, promote flexibility and improve balance through this gentle yoga class. Taught by a Certified Yoga Instructor and Clinical Exercise Physiologist, this class is designed for people with special health needs and limited mobility. Gentle stretching, breathing exercises and balancing postures will be taught using the aid of chairs, blocks, straps and mats.
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Thursdays 11:45am - 12:45pm $10 for non-members / $5 for MBF Members Can I do Yoga? Anyone can practice yoga! In yoga, we are all beginners. Anyone can start a yoga practice, even if you don't feel like you are very flexible or very strong. These things will develop over time. You will also find that yoga promotes self awareness and encourages the noncompetitive spirit. One of the most difficult, but ultimately most liberating things about yoga is letting go of the ego and accepting that no one is better than anyone else. Everyone is just doing their best on any given day. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out and shape up all at the same time! Benefits of a regular Yoga practice
What is Yoga? The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. What is commonly referred to as "yoga" can be more accurately described by the Sanskrit word asana, which refers to the practice of physical postures or poses. Asana is only one of the eight "limbs" of yoga, the majority of which are more concerned with mental and spiritual well being than physical activity. In the West, however, the words asana and yoga are often used interchangeably. Many people think that yoga is just stretching. But while stretching is certainly involved, yoga is really about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. Breathing exercises called “pranayama” are used to relax and clear the mind from distractions while practicing yoga. Often meditation and relaxation exercises are included at the end of the asana practice. Yoga teachers will often refer to "your practice," which means your individual experience with yoga as it develops over time. The amazing thing about yoga is that your practice is always evolving and changing, so it never gets boring. Although the poses themselves do not change, your relationship to them will. Anyone can start a yoga practice, even if you don't feel like you are very flexible or very strong. These things will develop over time. Another great thing about thinking about "your practice" is that it encourages the noncompetitive spirit of yoga. One of the most difficult, but ultimately most liberating things about yoga is letting go of the ego and accepting that no one is better than anyone else. Everyone is just doing their best on any given day. |