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 Improves
flexibility and joint mobility.
Strengthens, tones, and
builds muscles.
Strengthens the spine;
eases back pain.
Increases stamina.
Encourages weight loss.
Relieves chronic stress
patterns in the body.
Relaxes the mind and
body.
Sharpens concentration.
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SeniorsIt's a fact—we all are going to age. Whether or not we age
gracefully is up to us. Nowadays, people are staying
more active much later in life.
As we grow older, muscles and joints tighten causing discomfort
and anxiety over physical well-being. Older people find
that gentle Yoga exercises allow them to retain mobility and may
improve problems such as arthritis and poor circulation.
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Children
The benefits of Yoga are not
limited to adults. Children of all ages can also enjoy a
greater quality of life with Yoga.
Some of the benefits of
children's Yoga include: |
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Helps improve flexibility and strength,
helping to avoid injuries.
Burns off some of that
nervous energy.
Develops concentration,
self-control, focus, and self-awareness.
FUN!
Taps into children's delight of moving their
bodies.
Exercise for growing population of obese children.
Great for asthma.
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Pre- and Post- Natal
Yoga has tremendous benefits during pregnancy and in getting
the body back in shape after labor.
Prenatal Yoga benefits include: |
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Strengthens muscles of
entire body.
Reduces ankle swelling.
Promotes relaxation.
Builds connection with baby.
Improves oxygenation.
Increases energy.
Directs focus needed for birthing.
Prepares body for birth--opens
hips, stretches ligaments.
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Postnatal Yoga benefits include: |
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Aids in healing from stress of
pregnancy, episiotomy, cesarean.
Loosens tight
ligaments.
Tones muscles gently.
Strengthens entire body.
Improves respiratory and
circulatory systems to aid in healing.
Increases energy.
Reduces stiffness in shoulders
and neck caused by nursing.
Improves muscle tone in abdomen.
Relieves lower back pain.
Promotes relaxation. |
