Why Yoga ?
Some of the things you might be thinking :
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I don't have the right clothes
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I can't do that breathing
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I'm not flexible / strong enough
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It's too woo hoo for me
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It's slow and boring
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My knees / wrists / hips/ shoulders have pain
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My life is too busy - I can't commit
Are you looking for :
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Improved sleep
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Resetting and calming your nervous system and emotions
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Improved physical and mental strength and flexibility
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Better general wellbeing
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Increased mental focus
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Learning to breathe to help with all the above
Some reassurance :
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Any loose fitting clothes you can move in is fine
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Working with the breath always takes time - if you don't get it at first - don't worry
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I always offer modifications and props so my classes are accessible to everyone
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Drop in sessions are available if you can't always come
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Yoga teachers have different styles. I would encourage you to try out teachers to see who works for you
What happens in one of my yoga classes ?
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A few minutes of settling quietly into the practice
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Some gentle movement to warm up the body
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Yoga poses - modifications given for different bodies and injuries
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Counter poses to leave the body feeling balanced
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Focus on breathing
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Relaxation
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Sometimes in Summer at St Andrews Centre we are able to go outside if students want to
What some of my students have said
"I miss it when I can't come"
"It reminded me I need to make time for myself"
"I always sleep so well after yoga"
"I needed that"
"My balance is improving"
"I am moving more easily"
"I need the time away from everyone else that relies on me"