Yoga therapy

Many people are first drawn to yoga as a way to keep their bodies fit and supple - good to look at and to live in. Others come to seek help or relief for a specific complaint, like tension or backache. Some are merely impelled by a sense that they are not getting as much out of life as they could be. Whatever your reason, yoga can be a tool, an instrument for you - giving you both what you came for, and more. To understand what yoga is all about you need to experience it for yourself. At first glance it seems to be little more than a series of strange physical postures, which keep the body lean and flexible. But in time, anyone who continues with regular practice becomes aware of subtle change in their approach to life - for, through persistently toning and relaxing the body and stilling the mind, you begin to glimpse a state of inner peace which is your true nature. It is this that constitutes the essence of yoga - this self-realisation that we are all seeking, consciously or unconsciously, and towards which we are all gradually evolving.

Yoga is a life of self discipline based on "simple living and high thinking".

In Yoga, the physical exercises, called asanas, are non-violent and provide a gentle stretching that acts to lubricate the joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other parts of the body. Asanas help to tone the nervous system, improve circulation, release tension, and increase flexibility. When performed in a slow and relaxed manner, they are designed to develop more than just the physical body. They also broaden the mental faculties and enhance the spiritual capabilities.
Deep breathing helps to cleanse and nourish the physical body. As you inhale fully, you are supplying an abundance of oxygen, an element that is essential to every cell in the body. As you exhale, the waste products are being expelled. Breathing also helps to connect the body to the solar plexus, where tremendous potential energy is stored.
When the body and mind are continually overworked and stressed, their natural efficiency diminishes. Rest and relaxation are Nature’s ways of giving the body a chance to recharge.

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