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(Above: Katy's students doing wall exercises at an Intermediate class in Dorchester) |
Yoga means "Union" of body, mind, spirit and emotions. There is no competition in Yoga.
Each person should listen to their own body and never strain (serious injury can be the result of a competitive attitude).
Yoga involves:
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Stretching/Asana (posture)
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Synchronised breathing
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Postural awareness
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Deep relaxation/meditation
Stretching the spine and Asana create strength and suppleness. Deep, full breathing helps to calm the mind and emotions. Relaxation and meditation reduce stress and create a
greater sense of awareness.
It is advisable not to take any food one or two hours before Yoga sessions, depending on the amount eaten and the time of day. Food generally digests more easily in the morning.
Loose, comfortable clothing is advisable, with no belts or other restrictive items (jeans, for example, are most uncomfortable). Bulky jewelery, watches and tight hair fittings are best removed.
At times Katy may find it necessary to give students gentle hands on adjustment. If you do not wish to have your Yoga postures adjusted please let Katy know in advance.
You also need to advise Katy if there is any change to your health e.g., accident, injury, surgery etc. Women should avoid abdominal exercises, abdominal compression and inverted postures during menstruation or pregnancy.
It is essential that you have a non-slip mat (kept only for your Yoga practice). Camping mats, or cheap yoga mats may not always be suitable. Katy can provide high quality, machine washable, non-slip yoga mats from her Yoga Shop. A blanket is also useful for warmth (during relaxation) and/or for knee support. Katy provides belts and blocks for use during the classes.
It is recommended that you bring a bottle of water to drink. The practice of Yoga releases toxins from the body and drinking water can greatly help the process.
Yoga, well practiced, cures sometimes, relieves often, relaxes always.
The Yoga Classes range from Beginners, Remedial, Gentle, Mixed Ability and Intermediate. All yoga classes are small and friendly, with no more than ten students in each group, and are held at the BODY MIND SPIRIT CENTRE in Alington Road Dorchester.
Personalised Individual Yoga sessions are be held at 'Mind-Body Maintenance' in Holloway Road Dorchester.
Katy is also available for Home Visits if required.
'Kidzoze Yoga' visits children's and youth groups throughout Dorset.
Yoga @ Work is also available.
Click here for an article based on how Katy gave up smoking with Yoga
which was featured in The Marshwood Vale Magazine in September 2007.
"After practicing Yoga with Katy, I noticed a change in my breathing for the better,
my back felt stronger and I am able to sleep more soundly."
V.C., Portland
