Yoga, the Sanskrit word for "union", was developed 5,000 years ago in India as a system of bringing mind, body and spirit into balance. Yoga has now become popular all over the world as people experience the benefits of a regular yoga practice.
Yoga is a process that teaches you how to focus your awareness through your breath while performing specific postures. Yoga can be incorporated into a cross-training program and will enhance your training in the following areas:
Most people think of yoga as a deep stretching activity and this is certainly true. All forms of yoga will include a deep stretching component. Stretching muscles and connective tissue on a regular basis will lead to an increase in joint mobility and skeletal flexibility. You will benefit from increased performance while simultaneously reducing the risk of injury.
What non-yogis don't know is that yoga will also build strength in all areas of the body including the upper body, lower body and core strength. Many types of yoga will also include poses that challenge your ability to balance. Strengthening new muscles and improving balance will lead to increased performance in other sports.
Yoga brings awareness to your breathing and helps to establish a strong and effective breathing pattern. This can effectively cross over to other activities. In addition, yoga can improve concentration skills, improve sleeping patterns and lead to an overall sense of calmness.
See our class descriptions page for information about specific classes.
Connecting with and strengthening core muscles is so important as all body movement is initiated from the core. Comprising all abdominals, back muscles and upper glute muscles this often overlooked section of the body becomes the focus of our core conditioning classes. Building strength and flexibility in this area will make your movements more agile and powerful while reducing the chances of injury.
This class merges parts of the ashtanga sequence with an ever changing flow & mix of standing and seated asana. Like a breath of fresh air – this class is never the same twice.
This class promises a relaxing mix of yin and restorative poses coupled with a candlelit studio. It’s the perfect way to end a busy day.
This 45 minute pilates inspired class will target the abdominals, back, butt & leg muscles. The focus will be on increasing awareness, strength & stability in the core using breath, body weight and a variety of props such as pilates circles, foam rollers & stability balls.
A 45 min Pilates inspired class focussing on strengthening your very deep core to help improve stability in the entire spine, pelvis and hips. Add to this, upper body & lower body strengthening exercises and viola – An awesome workout! All levels and ability welcome.
A 45 min workout for the core, legs, butt & arms that will not disappoint – a variety of equipment such as light weights, resistance bands, stability balls/roller, ab wheels & body weight exercises will be used for the best results. All levels and ability welcome.
This deep stretch yoga in a warm setting targets the deeper fascia of the spine & pelvis allowing for improved flexibility of soft tissues, mobility of the joints and the release of stress in the body & mind.
This class is designed to help all athletes (runners, cyclists, CrossFitters) improve their flexibility, balance, joint mobility & breath awareness. Yoga props are used to release tight muscles and to assist in deepening the poses.
After your workout in one of our beautiful studios, you will find everything you need in our well stocked washrooms/changerooms all included to make your visit with us as carefree as possible.
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