| Ever wonder how yoga improves overall movement | | | | you realize how your body reacts to a certain posture, |
| and balance? By learning some gentle yoga postures, | | | | you will learn to use specific muscles differently to hold |
| you will have increased body awareness, and | | | | each pose correctly to maintain balance. Range of |
| improved muscle strength and joint range of motion. | | | | motion is increased because yoga poses teach you a |
| By improving your strength and flexibility, you are less | | | | very slow and gentle way of stretching your body. |
| likely to have a serious fall or injury. | | | | Rest assured! Yoga is not just for the young and fit. |
| At the heart of yoga is the teaching to be mindful of | | | | There are classes that cater to those wanting a |
| how your body reacts to each movement. This body | | | | vigorous workout and those wanting a gentle, easy |
| awareness encourages students to be conscious of | | | | stretching. It is important to try several classes to see, |
| the different sensations happening in the body and | | | | which style of yoga suits your needs. There are also |
| mind during each move. As you become in tune with | | | | videos and books that can help guide you through the |
| your body, you will learn how to make different | | | | process. |
| adjustments to maintain your balance during each | | | | You are never too old to get started with a yoga |
| posture. This knowledge will transfer into keeping your | | | | routine. Keeping your muscles limber will make bending |
| body balanced in everyday life. | | | | and reaching activities much easier as you grow older. |
| With the increase in body awareness, comes the | | | | Why not get started today! |
| improved muscle strength and range of motion. As | | | | |