Yoga/Pilates
Yoga
Why Yoga?
Why Yoga?
Improved flexibility is one of the first and most obvious benefits of yoga. During your first class, you probably won't be able to touch your toes, never mind do a backbend. But if you stick with it, you'll notice a gradual loosening, and eventually, seemingly impossible poses will become possible. You'll also probably notice that aches and pains start to disappear. That's no coincidence. Tight hips can strain the knee joint due to improper alignment of the thigh and shinbones. Tight hamstrings can lead to a flattening of the lumbar spine, which can cause back pain. And inflexibility in muscles and connective tissue, such as fascia and ligaments, can cause poor posture. See also Why You Should Add Weights to Your Yoga Practice
Listed below are a few health benefit of Yoga:
- Improves your flexibility
- Builds muscle strength
- Perfects your posture
- Prevents cartilage and joint breakdown
- Protects your spine
- Betters your bone health
- Increases your blood flow
- Drains your lymphs and boosts immunity
- + many more benefits
For more benefits and information on why Yoga then go to: https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/count-yoga-38-ways-yoga-keeps-fit
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Pilates
Why Pilates?
To get in shape with Pilates is to take responsibility for your total health. Far from just physical fitness, the Pilates system was defined by its founder Joseph Pilates, "complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit."
Yes, you can expect tone, strength, flexibility and flat abs of course. You can even lose weight with Pilates but the primary intention of the method is much bigger. Before you jump into a class or one on one training session, you should understand some of the underlying concepts and principles of Pilates. Go to: https://www.verywellfit.com/the-many-benefits-of-pilates-exercise-2704865
Listed below are a few health benefit of Yoga:
- improved flexibility
- increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body)
- balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body
- enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs
- improved stabilisation of your spine
- improved posture
- rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances
- improved physical coordination and balance
- relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back
- safe rehabilitation of joint and spinal injuries
- prevention of musculoskeletal injuries
- increased lung capacity and circulation through deep breathing
- improved concentration
- increased body awareness
- stress management and relaxation.
These classes have limited capacity so please book so you don't miss out.
$15.00 pr person