- Yoga & Breathwork -
Yoga is a key practice in your holistic health journey.
Are you bogged down with multiple health issues? Are you searching for a natural, holistic approach to mind and body healing? The ancient practice of yoga may be the tool you need in your journey to wellness.
How Can Yoga Help Me?
Yoga is more than just physical exercise; it embraces a holistic approach to health. It involves the integration of mind, body, and spirit. By practicing yoga, you'll alleviate the physical symptoms of your health issues with movement and increased blood flow. This inward practice equips you to address the underlying causes and emotional aspects of your issues - leading to profound healing both in mind and body.
Menopause brings about hormonal fluctuations that can lead to various symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. Yoga's practice of specific postures, deep breathing, and meditation can help regulate your hormone levels and ease these symptoms. Certain yoga poses, like forward bends and inversions, can also stimulate your endocrine system, aiding in hormonal balance.
Stress can exacerbate health problems and make coping with your conditions more challenging. Yoga incorporates breathing techniques and meditation, which are effective stress-busters. By calming your mind and nervous system, yoga helps reduce the harmful effects of stress on your body, promoting a more resilient and balanced state.
Insomnia or disrupted sleep patterns often accompany various health issues. Yoga's relaxation techniques and stress reduction benefits can lead to better sleep quality. A well-rested body is better equipped to heal and recover from health challenges.
Regular yoga practice can help improve your flexibility and strength. This can be especially beneficial if you experience joint pain, muscle stiffness, or limited mobility due to your health issues. Gentle stretching in yoga can enhance your range of motion and alleviate discomfort, enhancing your overall quality of life.
Yoga Is For Everyone!
One of the great benefits of yoga is its versatility. It can be adapted to suit your needs and limitations. Whether you have mobility issues, chronic pain, or other health concerns, there are various yoga styles and modifications that can accommodate your unique situation.
Yoga With Well Woman
Shaddhra, our Well Woman affiliate, hosts in-person and virtual yoga sessions at her studio, Mindful Wellness. Her private lessons and small group classes are based on the practices of yoga postures and mindfulness meditation.
This practice, combined with your care with Well Woman MD, will further equip you on your journey to total wellness.
Each class is 60 minutes long and begins with a centering practice focused on breathing and grounding. Mindful movement linked with the breath follows, including upper and lower body exercises, supine, seated and standing poses. A deep relaxation at the end of class seals the beneficial effects of the practice.
In addition to yoga, lessons may include a focus on breathing exercises and iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation, according to each person’s needs and concerns.