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Yoga
Yoga in NZ
Our Yoga is based in Auckland New Zealand.
Yoga can be a practice tool, which may have positive effects physically, mentally emotionally and spiritually. For example practicing Yoga regularly may bring the body mind and environment into balance, reduce stress, increase flexibility and muscle strength, as well as inner strength. Many recent studies have shown that when practiced mindfully, Yoga may encourage relaxation and stress management and have a positive effect on overall health as well as body mind awareness.
Yoga Services we can offer are at a level that you feel is right for you:
We feel that Yoga is a peaceful non competitive practice, available to all if you choose to try Yoga.
Yoga can also be a tool for physical health and wellness, spiritual development, religion and/or a way of life.
Divine Connection can offer Yoga classes to meet you needs. Our classes include Yoga postures and breathing excercises, they are traditional in style, designed to align, and bring balance to body mind and spirit.
Are you New to Yoga?
If you would like to try Yoga, it is always best to go to a few different classes first, to see which style suits you the best. Yoga classes can vary in levels, starting from beginner classes, intermediate classes, to more advanced classes. The only way to know, is to try a class.
Below is a list of a few types of Yoga Classes you may find in your area:
Ashtanga
Vinyasa
Bikram Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Yin Yoga
Yang Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Yoga for Kids
Free Yoga Classes. There are many Yoga instructors who offer classes for free as well.
Also available are classes to help you build a firm foundation to your current daily practice. If it is your first time going to a class, it is a good idea to listen to your body and move mindfully.
Recent Research into the positive effects Yoga may have on our health and well being.
Recently there have been many recent studies on the benefits of regular Yoga practice. What these studies proved, was that regular daily yoga practice may have positive effects on people, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. They found the participants of the studies had lower levels of stress, calmer minds, less anxiety, fatigue and depression, felt energised and relaxed. Yoga also can compliment most current medical regimes (We advise you consult your doctor first if unsure).
Regular Yoga practice May Benefit you in the following ways:
1. Positive effects on Physical, emotional, mental ,spiritual health and wellbeing
2. You may feel energised and balanced
3. Reduces Stress and relaxes body and mind
4. Strengthen and lengthen muscles and joints
5. Improve digestion and metabolism and improve organ function
6. Assists in weight loss or gain
7. Releases energy blockages
Yoga may also:
Increase self awareness
Increase in feeling gratitude
Feeling a sense of inner peace and calm
Help you feel connected with your true nature and grounded
Help still the mind
Feeling a sense of inner Joy, happiness, and peace
Reduce disease and illness
Reduces inflammation, eg: arthritis conditions, and can prevent it
Assist in coming to terms with past trauma and PTSD
Allow for forgiveness and assist in moving forward.
NB: Although we have listed many benefits of Yoga practice, because we are all unique, the benefits may vary from person to person.
Brief history of Yoga
There are 4 main types of Yoga, Raja, Jnana, Karma and Bhakti.
Yoga was born in India, over 5000 years ago, prehaps even more. It has been said that, the postures, breathing exercises and meditations that form Yoga were for self observation for humanity to realise our true nature.
What is Yoga and Why should I do it?
Yoga (Yuj) means to unite body mind and spirit.
A modern yoga class can include:
Asana (physical postures) Pranayama (Breathing techniques) and
Yoga Nidra (Lying down body relaxation), Meditation or Chanting Mantras
They may also contain Yamas and Niyamas within the class, which are tools to cultivate peace, happiness and self confidence.
What is a Mantra and do I need to Chant one during Yoga Practice?
A Mantra is a term used to describe a word or phrase that is repeated, likened to an affirmation, to encourage or motivate you. For example 'I AM positive' or I AM getting better and better everyday now'
In Yoga a mantra is usually said in Sanskrit, which may have a relaxing effect on the body mind and Spirit.
An example of a Mantra in Yoga is OM or Aum.
Your decision to start practicing Yoga can be for many reasons, including physical, emotional or mental health and well being. The only way to find out would be to try out a class in your local area and see how you feel afterwards.
Below are some types Of Yoga Postures you may find in Yoga Class. These postures are put together to form a sequence of poses:
Standing poses - These poses strengthen and lengthen all group muscles in the legs, including hamstrings, calves and ankles. They may assist in feeling grounded.
Balance poses - Balance postures may assist in feeling balanced, improving focus and concentration, and reducing stress.
Twists - Twists work on the chest, shoulders and back. They also may assist with anxiety, nervousness and/or releasing tension. May also improve circulation to the back area.
Seated poses- Seated poses may be beneficial for flexibility in legs, back and arms, pelvis and hips. Helps create peaceful mind.
Plank poses - Tones core muscles, including abdomen, chest and lower back, improves posture, strengthens arms.
Inversions - Inversions may assist with circulation, balance, relaxation, improve confidence, stay humble.
Relaxation poses - May stimulate the para - sympathetic nervous system or the rest and digest response.
Lying Postures - These poses include leg raises, leg bends, twists. They are relaxing, and good for circulation.
Bends -These include back bends while standing or seated. They may be good for flexibility, relaxing, calming the mind, improves digestion, When Back bending always be mindful to go at a pace that is right for you.
Yoga can be a practice tool, which may have positive effects physically, mentally emotionally and spiritually. For example practicing Yoga regularly may bring the body mind and environment into balance, reduce stress, increase flexibility and muscle strength, as well as inner strength. Many recent studies have shown that when practiced mindfully, Yoga may encourage relaxation and stress management and have a positive effect on overall health as well as body mind awareness.
Yoga Services we can offer are at a level that you feel is right for you:
- Guidance to suit your unique needs.
- Help to begin practicing yoga at a level that is comfortable and best for you
We feel that Yoga is a peaceful non competitive practice, available to all if you choose to try Yoga.
Yoga can also be a tool for physical health and wellness, spiritual development, religion and/or a way of life.
Divine Connection can offer Yoga classes to meet you needs. Our classes include Yoga postures and breathing excercises, they are traditional in style, designed to align, and bring balance to body mind and spirit.
Are you New to Yoga?
If you would like to try Yoga, it is always best to go to a few different classes first, to see which style suits you the best. Yoga classes can vary in levels, starting from beginner classes, intermediate classes, to more advanced classes. The only way to know, is to try a class.
Below is a list of a few types of Yoga Classes you may find in your area:
Ashtanga
Vinyasa
Bikram Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Yin Yoga
Yang Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Yoga for Kids
Free Yoga Classes. There are many Yoga instructors who offer classes for free as well.
Also available are classes to help you build a firm foundation to your current daily practice. If it is your first time going to a class, it is a good idea to listen to your body and move mindfully.
Recent Research into the positive effects Yoga may have on our health and well being.
Recently there have been many recent studies on the benefits of regular Yoga practice. What these studies proved, was that regular daily yoga practice may have positive effects on people, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. They found the participants of the studies had lower levels of stress, calmer minds, less anxiety, fatigue and depression, felt energised and relaxed. Yoga also can compliment most current medical regimes (We advise you consult your doctor first if unsure).
Regular Yoga practice May Benefit you in the following ways:
1. Positive effects on Physical, emotional, mental ,spiritual health and wellbeing
2. You may feel energised and balanced
3. Reduces Stress and relaxes body and mind
4. Strengthen and lengthen muscles and joints
5. Improve digestion and metabolism and improve organ function
6. Assists in weight loss or gain
7. Releases energy blockages
Yoga may also:
Increase self awareness
Increase in feeling gratitude
Feeling a sense of inner peace and calm
Help you feel connected with your true nature and grounded
Help still the mind
Feeling a sense of inner Joy, happiness, and peace
Reduce disease and illness
Reduces inflammation, eg: arthritis conditions, and can prevent it
Assist in coming to terms with past trauma and PTSD
Allow for forgiveness and assist in moving forward.
NB: Although we have listed many benefits of Yoga practice, because we are all unique, the benefits may vary from person to person.
Brief history of Yoga
There are 4 main types of Yoga, Raja, Jnana, Karma and Bhakti.
Yoga was born in India, over 5000 years ago, prehaps even more. It has been said that, the postures, breathing exercises and meditations that form Yoga were for self observation for humanity to realise our true nature.
What is Yoga and Why should I do it?
Yoga (Yuj) means to unite body mind and spirit.
A modern yoga class can include:
Asana (physical postures) Pranayama (Breathing techniques) and
Yoga Nidra (Lying down body relaxation), Meditation or Chanting Mantras
They may also contain Yamas and Niyamas within the class, which are tools to cultivate peace, happiness and self confidence.
What is a Mantra and do I need to Chant one during Yoga Practice?
A Mantra is a term used to describe a word or phrase that is repeated, likened to an affirmation, to encourage or motivate you. For example 'I AM positive' or I AM getting better and better everyday now'
In Yoga a mantra is usually said in Sanskrit, which may have a relaxing effect on the body mind and Spirit.
An example of a Mantra in Yoga is OM or Aum.
Your decision to start practicing Yoga can be for many reasons, including physical, emotional or mental health and well being. The only way to find out would be to try out a class in your local area and see how you feel afterwards.
Below are some types Of Yoga Postures you may find in Yoga Class. These postures are put together to form a sequence of poses:
Standing poses - These poses strengthen and lengthen all group muscles in the legs, including hamstrings, calves and ankles. They may assist in feeling grounded.
Balance poses - Balance postures may assist in feeling balanced, improving focus and concentration, and reducing stress.
Twists - Twists work on the chest, shoulders and back. They also may assist with anxiety, nervousness and/or releasing tension. May also improve circulation to the back area.
Seated poses- Seated poses may be beneficial for flexibility in legs, back and arms, pelvis and hips. Helps create peaceful mind.
Plank poses - Tones core muscles, including abdomen, chest and lower back, improves posture, strengthens arms.
Inversions - Inversions may assist with circulation, balance, relaxation, improve confidence, stay humble.
Relaxation poses - May stimulate the para - sympathetic nervous system or the rest and digest response.
Lying Postures - These poses include leg raises, leg bends, twists. They are relaxing, and good for circulation.
Bends -These include back bends while standing or seated. They may be good for flexibility, relaxing, calming the mind, improves digestion, When Back bending always be mindful to go at a pace that is right for you.
Below we have a Pranayama excercise we welcome you to try, if you choose to.
Nadi Shodana is one breathing Technique you can do anytime, or before Meditation. Nadi Shodana is said to relax the mind and balance both hemispheres of the brain.
You may begin by chanting OM.
1. Focus your attention on your breath, connect to the breath, breath in slowly, now exhale. Remain Aware.
2. Place your right hand forefinger and middle finger on the space between the eyebrows, now gently block your right nostril with your thumb, your ring finger will be used for your left nostril later.
2. Take a slow deep breath in expanding your abdomen slowly, hold for 3 seconds, now slowly exhale, relax the abdomen keep your attention on your breath for now and hold for 3 seconds.
4. Block your left nostril with your ring finger, and unblock your right nostril. Breath in. slowly, expanding abdomen, and hold for 3 seconds, now exhale slowly and hold for 3 seconds.
Repeat at a slow comfortable pace, with the intention to become present.
5. Now place your hands down onto your lap, in a relaxed position, and bring your attention to your natural breath. Allow any thoughts or emotions to pass by, without becoming attached, simply just observe.
Observe your current state of awareness.
If you practice Yoga mindfully, on a regular basis may have noticed that in your practice, you aren't really 'doing' Yoga. After some time you may feel Yoga becomes more about 'being'.
For example even just stretching while at your desk, while intentionally bringing your attention or awareness to your breath, and the movement of your arms and back, is moving mindfully. This practice can help to reduce commen injuries that may occur from being seated for long periods of time. This simple practice may also assist in improving focus, concentration, and reduce stress.
Yoga can be a journey towards inner Peace
Yoga is also seen as a journey within. When practiced mindfully, Yoga offers one way you may find balance and inner peace in life if you choose.
Namaste
(English translation: Unity consciousness. The divine light in me greets the same divine light in you - we are one)
Consult a doctor before starting any new excercise regime if you unsure
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