Yoga is a therapy that aims to unite the mind, soul and body.

 

YOGA CLASSES on WEDNESDAY 9.30am and 6pm -- At Be Still and Chill, Balgowlah

$20 casual visit, $170 for 10 pack

Numbers limited, so ring to reserve your spot 0416 006 424

 

Benefits of Yoga

The benefits of yoga are far ranging and plentiful. Just some of the things that yoga can help you with are listed:

  • increased flexibility
  • increased strength and vitality
  • strengthening of the immune system
  • improving of circulatory system
  • stimulating of endocrine system
  • stretching and toning of muscles
  • weight loss
  • balance
  • management of chronic health conditions such as asthma, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression, back pain, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis
  • improved concentration and focus
  • reduction of stress and anxiety
  • encourages the connection of our physical, mental and spiritual selves

 

The practice of yoga is intended to be joyful and to lighten the heart and mind by calming and energizing and ranges from gentle restorative to dynamic vinyasa, and postures are always modified safely. Students at all levels are encouraged to build flexibility, strength and stamina of body, mind and spirit.

The yoga taught is called ‘Purna’ meaning integrated or complete. Purna Yoga represents a holistic approach to yoga integrating not just the physical postures but also philosophy, meditation, and pranayama (breath control). Working with the breath is very important in yoga as the breath signifies your vital energy (prana). In yoga, and in life, being able to control your breath can help you to control your body and your mind.

We seek to integrate all 8 limbs (Ashtanga) of yoga the way it was originally taught. Yoga asanas, or postures, are just one of these limbs.

 

Vision

Yoga is not a religion, it is a way of living harmoniously. We strive to live and work by the values of the 5 yamas and 5 niyamas.

 

Yamas

Ahimsa - non violence

Satya - truthfulness

Asteya - honesty

Brahmacharya - moderation

Aparigraha - simplicity

 

Niyamas

Saucha - cleanliness

Santosa - contentment

Tapas - a burning effort to achieve a goal (your fire)

Svadhyaya - education

Isvara Pranidhana - acknowledge the divine in all