Sivananda Inspired Yoga

 

 

Sivananda yoga aims to retain the vitality of the body and decrease the chance of disease by simply and naturally cultivating the body and mind of the practitioner. Sivananda is classical, slowed paced, meditative yoga that encourages proper breathing, flexibility, strength and vitality in the body while calming the mind.  The physical aspects of the practise are essentially based on Hatha yoga.  Because yoga is a spiritual system with a physical component, this non-competitive approach helps the practitioner gain much more than just a healthy body. Incorporating spiritual elements into conscious practise.

 

Classes include standard breathing practices (pranayama) and are based around 12 basic postures (asanas), including more advanced variations. A standard class lasts for 90 minutes.