IYENGAR YOGA CLASSES
IMPROVED CONCENTRATION
PRIME PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH
YOGA IS AN OPENING TO OTHERS AND THE WORLD
By practicing the postures with precision, mental strength is developed and the mind finds stability.
With regular disciplined practice the body and mind are finely tuned to bring greater physical mental and emotional health.
The practice of yoga refines the intelligence and leads to tolerance.
SCHEDULE
All classes available on zoom
Plumstead
Monday 3.30 pm and 5pm
Tuesday 9 am
Wednesday 5 pm
Thursday 3.30 pm and 5 pm
Friday 9 am and
5 pm (Restoratives!)
Saturday 9 am
Durbanville (Tester Rd Vierlanden)
Tuesday 3.30 pm and 5 pm Wednesday 8.30 am
Please have your own props for the zoom classes: Blocks, belts, blankets and a chair where possible.
Please email me for more info
A FEW BENEFITS OF ASANAS
STANDING POSES
SEATED POSES
Some of the benefits of standing poses:
These stretch the muscles, free the joints and the spine and rejuvenate the body and mind by removing tension and pain.
They stimulate digestion, allow good functioning of the kidneys, relieve constipation and improve blood circulation
These are soothing and fight stiffness of the hips and legs.
They ease fatigue, relax the mind and help to balance blood pressure levels.
FORWARD BENDS
These are conducive to internalising and lead to "surrendering".
They relax the mind and bring great serenity.
TWISTS
BACKBENDS
These relieve backaches and stiffness of the neck, shoulders and hips.
They aid digestion and eliminate sluggishness of the bowels.
These are revitalising, give courage and fight depression and lethargy.
they open the rib cage and soften the spine.
They encourage alertness in the body and mind.
INVERSIONS
These increase vitality, relieve the legs and improve blood circulation and stimulate the glandular system.
They develop concentration and improve the quality of sleep.