About Yoga

Yoga is not about being able to touch your toes or being super bendy!

It is about being kind to your body. Yoga encourages you to listen to both your body and your mind. In fact, Yoga means the union of mind and body. The postures/asanas in a yoga class invite your body to experience a range of movements. It can bring a sense of calmness and harmony.

Yoga is for everyone whatever your age, gender, flexibility, fitness level and ability. Yoga is non-competitive and non-judgemental.

Yoga can have many benefits. Here are just some that you could enjoy

• feeling calmer - yoga helps reduces the impact of stress on your mind and body

• strengthening your body

• improving your flexibility including keeping your spine supple

• aiding digestion

• lowering your heart rate through breathing techniques

• helping improve balance and co-ordination

The NHS recognises yoga as one type of muscle strengthening exercise ¹.

It is about taking time out from the busy life that you lead to do something for you, something to calm, refresh and revive both your body and your mind.

You are never too old to start yoga!

¹ NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/guide-to-yoga/