Yoga Day!

The last Saturday of February is Canada's Yoga Day where most Yoga studios offer free classes. If you have never been to a class this would be the ideal time to come out and give it a try! At LL Yoga we understand that Saturdays can be quite busy for you so if you'd like to try out a class but can't make it on Saturday February 27th then contact the studio to arrange your free class on another day. You can do this via the LL Yoga fan page on Facebook, by calling 979-2256 or by email info@llyoga.ca.

For those of you who are interested but a little intimidated by the thought of Yoga, trust me you don't need to be! LL Yoga offers private classes that you can create with your own friends or family members.  As long as you have space in your home or backyard, you can have a private class with people you know!

Yoga is the best form of exercise for anyone and can be done by any body regardless of your age, shape or size. The benefits of a Yoga practice are truly amazing. Almost everyone I know has been sick with a bad cold or flu this season and yet I haven't been sick once since I've been practicing Yoga on a regular basis.

It's true that by practicing Yoga you can improve your immune system, nervous system, digestive system, respiratory system and circulatory system. All which aid in increasing your overall health.

Here are some articles on these topics if you would like to learn more. Please note the word "asana" is the Sanskrit word for Yoga postures or poses. Sanskrit is the ancient language from India where Yoga originated.

Yoga and the Immune System:

http://www.yogasite.com/migdow1.htm

Yoga and the Central Nervous System:

http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/health/nerves.asp

Yoga and the Digestive System:

http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/health/cycle.asp

Yoga and the Respiratory System:

http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/health/respiration.asp

Yoga and the Circulatory System:

http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/health/circulation.asp

Most physical pain that individuals endure (and probably like me learned to live with it) can also be reduced with a regular Yoga practice. The majority of us hold tension (whether we know it or not) in our neck and shoulders, which can also cause tension headaches and migraines or we can hold tension in our hips and butt which affect our back. By practicing Yoga we can help to release the tension in these areas to help reduce the pain.