The word Yoga literally means “union”
and is a practice through which we re-unite
in ‘oneness’ with our true nature
and the self to achieve ‘bliss’
on all three plains; physically, emotionally,
and spiritually.Yoga or ‘union’
as it were is primarily accomplished in the
Western world via a series of physical exercises,
set to breath, with due mind awareness. The
postures themselves encourage release of tension
in the nervous system, physically strengthen
and tone the body, and promote greater health.
Created in the east thousands of year ago
and translated through-out history by ancient
Seers, we are left fascinated by the way Yoga
sequences and yoga postures stimulate pulse,
awaken meridians, massage vital organs, realign
the spine, increase oxygen up take, reduce
stress, and enhance our daily livelihoods.
It would seem that those that went before
us were already devising systems of physical
longevity and ways to attain a peaceful state
of mind, long before the times in which we
now live.
Traditionally, Yoga was practiced one
to one not in large classes, with each
individual given a specific program tailored
to their needs - this is just the way
we prefer to teach at yohm.
A typical session will involve a warm-up
designed to release tension, relax the body
and settle the mind. The exercises that follow
are performed to one’s own individual
ability, paying attention to the body’s
signals and working always within one’s
capacity. Finally a relaxation completes the
session so that the benefits of the practice
can be fully assimilated.
The result is a feeling of peace and regeneration.
With continued practice one’s energy
becomes more accustomed to being turned within
and a more peaceful state becomes the norm.
Note: Yoga places
emphasis on breath, mind and movement combined.
Postures alone without this emphasis of breath
and mind awareness are simply stretches
