Ballito Yoga Studio

Yoga is a “Practice” and therefore you will need to set aside a little time each day to do the relevant postures, breathing techniques and meditation. To acquire and maintain proficiency in Yoga, you will need to be diligent in your practice and patient with yourself. Only then can you focus your mind and start to heal yourself from within. Although Yoga practice does aim to improve flexibility and increase physical strength, the real gift of Yoga lies in the secrets of the mind. If you are seeking a way to get your health back on track then this is the path you are looking for. True health and happiness come from within! Science of Yoga Practising yoga is to embark on a journey of self discovery! Many practitioners will tell you that when they first started practising Yoga, they had no idea it would take them on such an amazing journey of self discovery and self improvement. When they look back from where they are standing today, they are astonished at how Yoga made it all possible. For those who are still thinking: “ is Yoga right for me?”, think no more! Start practising now and you will come to know that Yoga is right for everyone. I have deliberately not written too many explanations on Yoga and how one should practise it, or what rule to follow and so on… Simply, because you can google all the theories on Yoga, but only when you practise it, will you experience the Yoga Revolution that the whole world is on about. Sometimes we try to explain everything in life; we worry too much and don’t let go enough! Just practise, and you will experience freedom in Life, and the power of your mind. During yoga practice, the contraction and relaxation of muscles, coupled with turning and twisting of the torso, gently massages the organs of the abdominal cavity. Throughout the body, the same muscular action stimulates the sensory nerves in the fascial planes which relieves emotional stress and energises the body. In recent years, there have been many scientific studies conducted on the benefits of Yoga. Research has shown that with regular practise of Yoga Postures (Asana), breath control (Pranayama) and meditation (Dhyana), the physical and mental improvements are many;- 1) Improved Brain Function 2) Lower Stress Levels and Relief of Anxiety 3) Improved Concentration 4) Increased Sense of Wellbeing 5) Increased Flexibility 6) Improved Balance 7) Increased Muscle Strength 8) Increased Bone Density 9) Lower Blood Pressure 10) Improved Lung Capacity 11) Relief of Chronic Neck Pain 12) Relief of Chronic Back Pain and more……..