Yoga originated in India and since it arrived in the West many new branches have evolved.

The meaning of yoga is to yoke, join or unify and is a practice which gives the tools to connect your mind, body and breath.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Classes start slowly, giving you time to arrive and travel inwards. By slowing down this helps you to focus your attention on the present moment. As the class becomes more challenging, the aim is to remain connected to yourself. Towards the end of the class the pace slows down once again, finishing with relaxation, allowing your body and mind time to rest.

BENEFITS:

Yoga has an influence on all your physiological systems so you will notice effects, some of which will be subtle, others more obvious.

The benefits people share with me from practicing yoga regularly are:

- Better breathing

- Improved strength and flexibility

- More able to manage stress

- Generally feeling more connected and in tune with oneself

- Enhanced ability and skill in other sports

- Feeling more open and positive