Tongue in cheek - Yoga for young and mature yogis and yoginis

Hi Yogis & Yoginis

Time to 'Get on your mat' shake off those extra holiday kilo's and get into shape.

As you well know,Yoga has become all the rage, just check the junk mail and you just might find an endless array of fliers from the numerous Yoga Studio's sprouting up willy nilly in your local area. 

You can find entire clothing lines especially for yoginis  and for some yoga devotees, an entire lifestyle. 

What's the magic behind this discipline of poses and controlled breathing? Is yoga truly a beneficial form of exercise?

Yoga can, in fact, be good for adults of all ages, especially seniors. Studies have shown that yoga can be extremely helpful when it comes to combating stress, fatigue and pain. Some yoga poses increase core strength and balance, which reduces the risk of fall-related injuries for seniors. Other poses can alleviate health issues such as menopause. Above all, yoga is a form of exercise that can help seniors feel younger.

Even though you may never be able to bend yourself into a pretzel, learning some simple yoga poses can improve your overall quality of life. If you're just starting out, look for a beginning class taught by a certified yoga instructor. Good instructors will help you with correct body positioning and encourage you to learn your body's limits. You may not able to perform all the poses or hold them for very long, but good teachers understand that and encourage you to do your best. 

I will include some links for you to click through to a couple of Yoga studios we highly recommend. They have wonderful yoga instructors, highly trained in the hatha style of yoga. Pop along and see them, you will be in safe hands.

Namaste

Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach 

Yoga Palm Beach 

Yoga & Meditations Coolangatta 

Yoga Meditation Studios Australia 

Laughter is good - Benefits of laughing and Yoga Meditation

Three Zen monks went to a mountain cave to contemplate the Ultimate Reality.                

Three years later... 
A mountain goat walked by the entrance to the cave.        
The first monk said, "Did you see that?"
Three years later, the second monk said, "What?"
Three years later, the third monk said, 
"If you guys don't shut up, I'm outta here!"

Benefits of Laughter

1. Laughter creates happy feelings:

Laughter helps people who are suffering from anxiety and depression. Laughing reduces tension and stress, lowers anxiety and irritation. These are all major factors that contribute to feeling blue. Having a good laugh releases endorphins resulting in feelings of wellbeing and happiness. If you feel sad, laughter may provide you with a temporary relief.

2. Laughter is good for your heart:

A study by heart specialists at the University of Maryland found that people with heart disease laughed less compared to people of the same age without heart disease. Believe it or not, laughter increases your blood flow. This improves the health of your blood vessels, heart and overall cardiovascular system. Research showed that 15 minutes of laughter a day can benefit your heart as much as exercising 3 times a week. A side benefit of laughing is that you appear happier and healthier.

3. Laughter defuses anger and tension:

Have you ever tried telling a joke in a tense situation? Try it! Laughing eases anger by giving a much needed break. It can also help you shift gears and see a situation with a fresh point of view.

4.  Laughter lowers blood pressure:

 
People who laugh a lot on a regular basis have lower blood pressure than the average person. When people have a good laugh, the blood pressure increases at first, but then it decreases to levels below normal. Breathing then becomes deeper and this helps to send oxygen-rich blood and nutrients throughout the body.

Come to a class, it's always fun. You get to relax, rejuvenate, chill out, practice yoga, meditate and discover why the use of sacred sound  is so important for your over all good health and wellbeing. You will be pleasantly suprised by what you learn. We encourage a hands on approach to learning so you will be able to practice as you learn and take home a very simple and enjoyable method of meditation that you can easily add to your daily life. In this way you will experience for yourself the very real ... benefits. See you in class.

Namaste