BENEFITS OF YOGAThe ultimate purpose of yoga is summed up in a traditional Sanskrit principle - Yogas chitta vritti nirodhah (Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 1:2) – yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind.
And with the assault of stimuli we are fed constantly, this practice of physical, mental & spiritual discipline from ancient India, has become more relevant to life today. A wonderful aid for our well-being, some physical and psychological benefits attributed to yoga include -
Considered a form of low impact exercise, its sequence and poses can be adjusted to meet the physical ability of a class, making it a relatively safe and holistic practice that most people can adopt to their lives for better physical, mental and emotional health.
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WHAT IS YOGA THERAPY?
The British Council of Yoga Therapy (BCYT) defines yoga therapy as “the use of yoga where there is a specific health need or needs… applying the tools you would find in many yoga classes; postures, working with breath, meditation, awareness of the body and/or mind, relaxation, and these are directed to the needs and ability of the person concerned”.
In other words, yoga therapy is a bespoke practice, typically offered in a 1-to-1 setting; designed to address an individual’s needs and help alleviate discomforts that this person may currently be experiencing.
The approach is 360° and holistic whereby the body, the state of mind and emotions are taken into consideration, when evaluating the ailments of the care-seeker. From here, a treatment plan in the form of a personalised home practice is implemented, and over follow-up sessions, the practice continues to evolve, adjusted accordingly to meet the needs of the individual, empowering the client with their own recovery and healing process.
In other words, yoga therapy is a bespoke practice, typically offered in a 1-to-1 setting; designed to address an individual’s needs and help alleviate discomforts that this person may currently be experiencing.
The approach is 360° and holistic whereby the body, the state of mind and emotions are taken into consideration, when evaluating the ailments of the care-seeker. From here, a treatment plan in the form of a personalised home practice is implemented, and over follow-up sessions, the practice continues to evolve, adjusted accordingly to meet the needs of the individual, empowering the client with their own recovery and healing process.
