Classes
There are various styles of Yoga available at derekthedog Yoga studio, it's just a matter of finding what classes work best for you. Our classes are practical, heart centred practices with focus on mindful self-enquiry, releasing, energising. Both strong and restorative, keeping the form healthy, opening and light. The postures loosen joints and stretch muscles to improve posture, maintain strength and flexibility. The exercises improve circulation and have a wide range of therapeutic benefits. Breathing exercises boost energy, calm the nervous system and improve the efficiency of the bodily systems. Relaxation counteracts the effects of stress allowing the body to recharge. and for those interested in exploring more deeply it prepares the body for deeper meditative practices.
Yoga has become increasingly popular in the Western World, partly due to our search for physical fitness, and to our yearning for stillness and peace of mind. Classical Hatha Yoga uses the body in order to reach our maximum level of fitness and health. The techniques also guide us to see beyond our mental and emotional limitations. In simple terms this is Self-Realisation, Consciousness and Awareness.
Ashtanga Yoga is a system of Hatha Yoga discovered by Krishnamacharya in the 1930s and formulated by Shri k. Pattabhi Jois. It was based on an ancient text called the Yoga Korunta written by Vamena Rishi. The practice centres on sequences of movement, co-ordinated with the rhythm of an even breath. This forms a graceful flow. The style has aerobic qualities, which have led to it being classified as Dynamic Yoga.
"This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
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