YOGA COACHES

For thousands of years people have been practicing yoga and enjoying the mental and physical benefits. This ancient and beautiful form of exercise is known for combining mental and physical exercise in one.

Yoga has the power to calm the mind and strengthen the body. It is suitable for young and old, weak and strong, fit and unfit. 

You have no doubt heard of some of the most popular yoga positions including downward-dog, bridge pose, child pose and plank pose. A yoga class will generally combine breathing and meditative techniques together with a number of different poses.

Doing yoga regularly can help keep your back and joints healthy, improve your overall posture, stretch and strengthen muscles and improve your balance. Yoga is also great for relaxation and stress relief.

If you are interested in starting yoga, you will want to find a yoga class or yoga coach.

Yoga can be done at home, but it is important to initially get instruction from someone with skills and experience who will ensure you’re starting safely. You can try a private or group class and figure out what works for you.

An experienced yoga instructor will have a certification or qualification to ensure they are able to practice yoga correctly.

There are many types of yoga classes or gyms and you may want to try different styles to find out what you enjoy most.

Hatha yoga focuses on the physical part of yoga, rather than yoga philosophy or meditation. A Hatha yoga class will generally combine poses and breathing exercises.

Ashtanga yoga is a challenging style of yoga that offers quite a workout. Power yoga is also a challenging form that focuses on strength-building.

Vinyasa or Flow yoga classes usually consist of an energetic flowing sequence of yoga poses.

Bikram or Hot Yoga is performed in a heated room. The hot environment allows for deeper stretching and provide for a better cardiovascular workout.