Yoga - Movement

What people usually refer to as yoga is actually asanas, the poses, which is one of eight limbs of yoga. Yoga actually means ‘union’, and is about uniting body, breath, heart, mind, soul and purpose. In this way, we we approach the asanas, we keep this idea of union in mind. Practicing yoga is not about hitting specific shapes with our body, or sculpting a ‘yoga body’, or about separating the movements and asanas from the philosophy of yoga.

Through the asanas we can learn to go into deeper connection with ourselves, whilst realising that our thoughts, feelings and emotions does not constitute our ‘self’. We can learn to observe our experience without judgement through practicing asanas, they are a gateway to understanding. This mindful and compassionate practice has been proven to reduce pain, inflammation, systemic issues, mental health problems, emotional dysregulation and many other issues that we face today.

It has shown incredible benefits to those suffering from trauma, and can recharge long-depleted batteries after burnout. It can help us to sit with grief without being pulled down far into its depths. Many studies have shown the benefits of asanas to women and those with wombs facing challenges posed my menarche, mentruation and menopause.