Yoga Basics

Yoga Basics:

A lot of times, when people think of yoga, they think of highly flexible men and women bending into all sorts of pretzel-like shapes.  This may be the case for some more advanced yogis, but yoga is certainly accessible to the everyday person as well.  You do not have to be flexible at all to start this highly beneficial practice.  

Yoga is an ancient art developed in India over 2000 years ago.  You may be surprised to learn that the physical postures (asana) we think of as yoga today is really only one of the eight limbs of yoga.  This limb of yoga was originally designed to purify the body and increase strength and stamina to prepare yogis for long periods of meditation.

Today, yoga offers us many healing benefits, both physical and mental, and has practical applications for modern day life.  There are many different types of yoga.  Some of the most well known are Vinyasa, Kundalini, Bikram, Ashtanga, and Iyengar, just to name a few. When you come to yoga at Touch of Health Chiropractic you will experience what is known as Therapeutic Yoga.  

Therapeutic Yoga:

Therapeutic yoga is a form of yoga that focuses on the healing aspects of yoga.  It is designed for those with mental and/or physical conditions. This type of yoga is perfect for those that are unsure about or unable to attend a conventional yoga class at a gym or yoga studio due to physical limitations.  Because of our small class sizes, the instructor is able to specifically tailor each class to the needs of the participants, as well as group you into a class with others who have similar abilities.  

During a therapeutic yoga session, you will focus on deep stretching, meditation, and breath work.  This is a gentle style meant for rehabilitation and it will help you to relax while strengthening, stretching, and toning your body. Depending on your abilities, you may find that other styles of yoga are incorporated into your class as well for a well-rounded full body experience just right for you.  Whatever your level, from beginner to advanced, from limited to limitless, we can design a class to accommodate you. We look forward to seeing you soon!