Yoga Therapy Class

Yoga therapy techniques focusing on posture and breath work, meditation and relaxation techniques to help -
Improve balance, posture, stamina, strength and flexibility
Release tension and energy blockages to promote a free flow of energy
Relieve back pain- Research studies in the U.S. (Kimberly Williams et al 2003, 2005, 2009) have found yoga classes to be effective. The 2009 trial followed 90 people over 48 weeks. The conclusion was that “Yoga improves functional disability, pain intensity and depression in adults with chronic low back pain. There was also a clinically important trend for the yoga group to reduce their use of pain relief medication compared to the control group” (the control group= the non-yoga participants who received standard medical care). This trail found positive effects after 12 weeks for yoga classes: a further increase in beneficial effects after a further 12 weeks of yoga and a maintenance of these effects at 48 weeks.
Encourage blood flow to the internal organs encouraging the elimination of toxins and detoxifying your body
Balance your hormones
Re-align and improves mobility of your spine
Strengthen and improve your respiratory system
Release endorphins and lowers the levels of adrenaline produced in your body providing a natural pain relief
Calm an over active anxious mind
Encourage concentration and meditation
Blood cells are replenished with oxygen, nourishing and restoring your whole body
Improve bone density
Lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Strengthen core stability
Improve mobility of injured joints
Promote a healthy sleep pattern
Boost the immune system
Improve confidence and self-esteem

Conditions which can benefit from Hatha yoga practice

Arthritis, scoliosis, injuries, back pain, asthma, anxiety, depression, postural problems, lordosis, kyphosis, osteo-arthritis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, spondylosis, negativity, raynard’s disease, M.E., fatigue, P.T.S.D., digestive problems, sciatica, muscular imbalances, tension, stress, headaches, menopausal symptoms, infertility, and P.M.T.