Yoga is a complete health system and it was developed thousands of years ago as a way of life to help balance the body, mind and spirit. The word Yoga means ‘union’ or ‘to join together’. Practising Yoga regularly can help improve health in all areas – physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga helps you to connect with yourself and people of all ages can benefit. Over the years, different Yoga practices have been identified. Hatha Yoga focuses on postures (Asanas), breathing techniques (Pranayama), and meditation (Dhyana)
Yoga has a lot to offer and can be practised by people of all ages and backgrounds.
Studies and research show that the practice of Yoga can help in the following ways:
- Decreases stress
- Increases feeling of wellbeing
- Increases body’s energy levels
- Increases flexibility and strength
- Improves posture
- Improves balance
- Improves concentration
- Helps you work more productively
- Lifts your mood
- Helps you think more clearly
- Develops your spiritual awareness
- Promotes relaxation and reduces tension
- Boosts your immune system
- Helps detoxify your body
- Massages vital internal organs
- Helps with insomnia
- Restores tranquillity
TESTIMONIALS
“Being new to the practice of Yoga, I attended my first class with trepidation but I need not have worried! Neeta has an attentive, relaxed and calming approach to teaching our class and gives each one of us individual attention, supporting and gently encouraging us into correct and safe poses. The class is gentle but still challenging. Since starting Yoga with Neeta about 6 months ago I feel it has had a positive effect on my life both physically and mentally resulting in better posture, flexibility and more energy. I feel better, more relaxed and peaceful following class. We end our class with relaxation and we all enjoy our closing ‘Thought for the day” – Maureen Matthews, Coventry
“I have enjoyed attending Neeta’s yoga class for the past 6 months. I feel her class is pitched at the right level for everyone in the group using her gentle, quiet and encouraging manner to ensure we all achieve our optimum level of movement. Yoga has increased my mobility and posture allowing me to enjoy more leisure activities. I only wish I had found the benefits of yoga years ago” – Margaret Ireland, Coventry
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga is for everyone & it is for all levels. However, it may be preferable for some – those who are older, those who have difficulty getting down on a mat & also those who have Fibromyalgia, Arthritis or Chronic Fatigue.
- Benefits of Chair Yoga
- Stretches & strengthens different muscles
- Improves core strength
- Increases flexibility & promotes mobility
- Decreases stress
- Enhances body balance
Coventry is the UK City of Culture 2021 & the ‘Try It’ programme is one of many events taking place in & around the city. The 10 week programme starts in October & it is your opportunity to try something new. I applied to take part earlier this year & was selected to run weekly Chair Yoga sessions.
To book tickets for my Chair Yoga sessions and for more information about all the acvitivites, visit:-
https://coventry2021.co.uk/
I look forward to seeing you on Wednesdays at Broad Street Hall at 3pm.
Come along & say hi & give Chair Yoga a try.
I will be starting Chair Yoga sessions on Zoom again in October too….watch this space.