Yoga

Yoga classes are offered to our clients twice a week. The classes are conducted by a qualified, licensed yoga instructor. 

The word yoga has its roots in the Sanskrit language and means to merge join or unite. Yoga is a form of exercise based on the belief that the body and breath are intimately connected with the mind. By controlling the breath and holding the body in steady poses, yoga creates harmony. 

We utilize yoga to assist teaching our clients to achieve balance and harmony of the body, mind and emotions. It helps our clients learn to withdraw from the chaos of the world and find a quiet space within. Yoga uses movement, breath, posture, relaxation and meditation in order to establish a healthy, vibrant and balanced approach to living for our clients.

Yoga is one of the original concepts which today would be labeled as holistic. That means that the body is related to the breath; both are related to the brain; in turn this links with the mind, which is a part of consciousness. We teach our clients that consciousness or, as we say, mindfulness is very important to maintaining recovery.

The essence of yoga is to be in the driver's seat of life. Control is a key aspect of yoga: control of the body, breath and mind.

The secret of yoga practice lies in a simple but important word: balance. In every area of our life, a subtle balance is required. Yoga represents "balanced moderation".

It can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age, to achieve a more limber body, increased physical coordination, better posture, and improved flexibility without incurring the potentially negative effects associated with high-impact forms of exercise. 

Overall, the postures release stiffness and tension, help to reestablish the inner balance of the spine, renew energy and restore health. Some postures provide the added benefit of being weight-bearing which helps sustain bone mass (very important for women). Relaxation and breathing exercises produce stability and reduce stress and put you in touch with your inner strength. In addition, regular practice of yoga is believed to promote graceful aging.

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