twist & bliss yoga
It is a myth that we must be flexible to do Yoga. We do not arrive to Yoga with
perfect bodies. Through breath and mindful movement we move our bodies and our
minds toward wholeness and healing, and we learn to accept ourselves as we are
each day.
WHAT IS VINYASA FLOW YOGA?
Vinyasa Flow yoga classes are both a physical challenge and a moving meditation.
We start with yogic breathwork (pranayama) and warm up our bodies with gentle
movements. We then move into a more rigorous flow where we connect our breath
with our movement through various yoga postures.
Modifications are offered for different abilities and those with conditions and
injuries. We then wind down with relaxing postures and deep rest. In these
classes you can expect to build physical strength, balance and stamina. You
will also develop a mindfulness practice and better body awareness.
This is a strength-based style of yoga so expect to sweat. At the end of class,
you will leave feeling challenged and energised, yet also calm and centred.
With regular attendance you can expect to feel stronger and more flexible, to
have better balance and to learn mindfulness tools to manage stress.
--
Please note: a reasonable level of fitness is required for these classes. You
should be able to walk briskly for a mile and go up and down stairs without
difficulty. Flexibility is NOT a requirement, rather it is one of the benefits
gained by practicing yoga. 😊
After my first yoga class, I was hooked. I felt so calm. My body felt so open,
and so tall. For more than 20 years now I have attended yoga classes for
fitness, fun and to find a place of peace and respite. It’s helped me through
bouts of back, neck, and wrist pain when I worked in IT. Yoga kept me fit during
pregnancy and gives me a calming place to go when I need a break from the
constancy of motherhood.
