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 I am glad to introduce a class titled ‘Recovery & Maintenance’.The session combines basic yoga postures, mat pilates exercises and myofascial release techniques. The fusion of the three modalities is targeted to meet more specific individual needs. The yoga element in the session aims to increase whole-body strength and suppleness while calming the mind and more »

Flexibility and mobility are sometimes used interchangeably. Flexibility is defined as a muscle or muscle group that lengthens passively through a range of motion. Mobility is the ability of a joint to move actively through a range of motion. Mobility is essential to our overall quality of life, especially as we age. Our ability to more »

The body needs rest to repair itself after strenuous workouts, competitive games and races. Recovery is essential before moving to the next training. Some styles of Yoga are typically considered an active recovery that can ease the discomfort associated with delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. The build-up of lactic acid often contributes to post-exercise more »

Regular exercise can improve your quality of life. However, many older adults struggle to find a safe, low-impact exercise that fits within their fitness levels. Yoga for seniors offers a good solution. It offers a low-impact activity, making it suitable for those with joint pain, osteoporosis, or limited mobility. Multiple studies provide data showing that more »

I have been sharing my passion for yoga for over twenty years. Apart from my different yoga teacher training, I also completed advanced courses offered by Yoga Medicine for teachers, including Mental Health & Wellness and Yoga for Athletes. My experience includes yoga for athletes, the blind and visually impaired and persons suffering from mental more »

Anxiety is a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, fear, and worry. It is an insidious emotional problem. Nearly every person has the feeling of anxiety at some point in their life. However, when it becomes out of control, it can cause distressing symptoms, including insomnia, migraines, intestinal problems, dizziness, heart palpitations and more »

It is not surprising that today there is a greater awareness of the benefits of yoga. More and more people are seeking refuge in yoga to find balance and achieve and maintain inner peace, calm and well-being. Yoga can be a practical tool in our daily life to improve our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. more »

Although some may not consider yoga as exercise, hatha yoga (the physical aspect) meets the definition of exercise as set by the medical dictionary: exercise is a physical activity that is planned, structured and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body. Exercise is utilised to improve health and maintain fitness and more »

Yoga can be helpful in pain management with both physical and mental benefits. Knowing the science of pain is important to help us understand how yoga can reduce pain. When an injury occurs, receptors convey the danger message to the spinal cord and the brain. The brain decides when you will experience pain. Pain is more »

Yoga is becoming increasingly popular amongst athletes and sports enthusiasts. The main motivating factors for athletes beginning a yoga practice are usually: working with injuries, preventing injuries, performance, recovery enhancement and mental focus. Here are some reasons why yoga can benefit those involved in sports and athletics. Yoga increases flexibility and range of motion. This more »