Benefits of Yoga and Meditation
Yoga practice and meditation have many benefits. All these benefits and the effect of them can be felt in the very first class. Through a commitment to regular practice the effects of your efforts will last longer and begin to change the way you feel every day. Consistency is the key, practice daily shorter various classes that is more rewarded than a hard 2 hour practice done once every two weeks. Create a schedule you can maintain, commit to it for three months, and then check in to notice the difference in how you feel.
Benefits you may expect in time of your experience and patience
Body
- Greater strength, flexibility, and balance
- Increased circulation, energy, and vitality
- Greater resistance to illness and the effects of stress
Mind
- Increased clarity and focus
- Greater sense of calm and ease
- Increased mental and emotional steadiness
Spirit
- Greater sense of connection
- Increased confidence and well being
- Greater appetite for life
Yoga Class Etiquette
Basic guidelines that will help you to get the most out of your yoga practice.
- choose a class that is appropriate to your level of experience, if you are unsure ask
- arrive early for class so as to guarantee a spot allows you sufficient time to settle yourself before class begins
- any health concerns that may affect your practice such as recent injuries or chronic conditions remind the teacher before class begins
- yoga is best enjoyed in bare feet and on an empty stomach ( 2-3 hours after a large meal )
- if you arrive late please!!! enter quietly not to disturb others during centering and beginning meditation
- if you must leave class early please let the teacher know ahead of time
- teacher is always available for questions and support before and after each class so please don’t be shy
