YOGA is an ancient philosophy that is believed to come from an area around the Indus Valley in Northern India from as long ago as before 3000BCE.
It is a life science that aims to bring balance between the physical body, the mind and the spirit, to connect action, intelligence and the higher self while bringing physical health and peace of mind through the gentle movement, breath awareness, relaxation and meditation.
What are the benefits of Yoga?
Psychological Benefits
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Improve
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mood and feeling of well-being
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concentration, memory, attention and learning efficiency
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Increase social adjustment abilities
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Greater experience of self-acceptance and self-actualization
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Reduce feeling of anxiety and depression
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Decrease hostility
Physiological Benefits
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Improve
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musculoskeletal flexibility, joint range of motion, eye-hand coordination, dexterity skill, balance, depth perception, steadiness
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Increase
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grip strength, endurance, energy level
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strength and resiliency
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Stabilisation of weight
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Reduction in pain
Biochemical Benefits
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Decrease glucose, sodium and total cholestrol level
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Increase Vitamin C, HDL and LDL cholesterol level
As we all lead different lives, here are the many ways that we provide yoga.
"I suffered a fractured pelvis, spine, sacrum and had lots of stress hence experienced a lot of pain. Since Jodie has introduced yoga into my personal training sessions, I feel like I had discovered a whole new world without pain and painkillers.
My body can move and operate like a body should while my mind is the clearest it's ever been. My favourite yoga pose that I have learnt is "downward dog" .. sounds funny but feels great ! Follow that pose with the "child pose"... PURE HEAVEN.... even better than eating chocolate !!
Thank you Jodie for everything, you are magic."
Julie Piccoli
