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Welcome to Body Power Pilates & Yoga Centre
The science of yoga has been practiced over thousands of years and is still relevant today.
Yoga is a Sanskrit word yuj meaning union or to join. On a more practical level yoga is a means of balancing and harmonising the body, mind and emotions.
The most widely practiced style of yoga, hatha yoga, commonly embraces the practice of asanas (physical exercises) pranayama; conscious breathing expands and increases vital life energy - conscious deep relaxation and meditation.
Yoga philosophy is based on universal principles that are beyond religious beliefs. It requires only courage to experience. When the restlessness of the mind, intellect and self are stilled through the practice of yoga, one brings together peace and harmony of body, mind and spirit.
The Benefits Of Yoga
Yoga's appeal is in the modern world is ever-widening, now embraced by business workers to enhance mental focus, manage stress, and maintain optimum health. Many athletes and sports enthusiasts practice yoga to compliment their chosen field, maximising breathing capacity, preventing injuries, and bringing mental discipline.
Yoga can also hold great benefits for those with chronic complaints such as back ache, asthma, and migraine, as well as those recovering from injury and illness. Whoever you are, yoga can open up a world of new possibilities and help you recognise your true physical, mental and emotional potential.
What is Pilates?
Pilates (pronounced Pi-lah-tees) is a system of body conditioning designed to strengthen and lengthen the body's muscles with emphasis on reducing incidence of back pain and injury.
It is an ideal anti-ageing exercise, because it tones and strengthens the muscles without impact on joints. It improves posture and strengthens the parts of the body that age attacks, including the stomach muscles, inner thighs and upper arms. Many forms of exercise create tightening of certain muscles while overstretching others. Pilates is a method that aims to create a balance in the body, designed to cater for the needs of the individual.
Pilates can benefit individuals ranging from tri-athletes to ballet dancers, from new mothers to those who suffer from lower back discomfort.
Widely used by dancers, Olympic and professional athletes, sports teams and actors, Pilates is becoming more commonly used by individuals of varying ages and ability.
The exercises are gentle on joints yet challenging on muscles, suitable for anyone who wants to improve muscle strength and flexibility, improve co-ordination and balance, tone muscles and improve posture.
Pilates, a fusion of western and eastern philosophies, teaches you about breathing with movement, body mechanics, balance, co-ordination, positioning of the body, spatial awareness, strength and flexibility.
Flow from one movement to the next, building stamina and cardiovascular fitness.
Unlike yoga, the Pilates system works the body as a whole, coordinating the upper and lower musculature with the body's centre. This dramatically improves strength, flexibility, posture and co-ordination.
The most popular exercise repertoire in the world is the floor mat work, due to its accessibility, found in health clubs, leisure centres or church halls... or at home!
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Pilates, Yoga
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