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The practice of yoga combines ancient and timeless art, science and philosophy. The word "yoga" means union - a union of the body, mind and soul.
Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar Yoga is a style named after its creator, living yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar of India. Iyengar Yoga utilizes breathing, postures and relaxation techniques designed to improve strength, endurance, flexibility and balance.
This method emphasizes alignment in the pose. Various props, such as blankets, blocks and straps, are used according to individual needs.
Yoga is for all ages and abilities.
Yoga does not conflict with religious beliefs; rather, yoga is the study and observation of one's self.
Yoga of the Iyengar style is a safe and systematic progression of postures.
What can yoga do for you?
- Increase energy
- Reduce stress
- Enhance mental clarity and improve attention span
- Reduce fatigue
- Increase sense of calm and relaxation
- Build and maintain muscle tone
- Help maintain bone density
- Increase endurance
- Increase flexibility and range of motion
- Improve circulation and cardiac function
- Improve respiration
- Improve coordination and balance
- Improve and maintain the health of the spine and nervous system
- Contribute to weight loss
- Improve self-esteem and body image
- Improve posture
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