Explore Yoga
It seems that everywhere you turn these days there's Yoga going on. But what's it really all about?
Ask your average man on the street and he'll tell you it has something to do with bending and stretching, maybe throw in something about relaxation for good measure. Ask a dozen Yoga students and they'll give you a dozen distinct answers, the experiential nature of Yoga makes it slightly different for every student.
So perhaps it might be more useful to ask, what might Yoga be to you?
Well, you might use Yoga as a means to development of the physical body - to stretch and strengthen your muscles, and improve the balance of your entire body. Such a practice can bring you strength and stamina, improve flexibility and balance, and improve your energy level. The main tool for this is Asana practice, which are the postures you see being done in Yoga classes. You might also take a developmental approach to your breath and your mind, using breathing techniques, chanting and meditation to improve your concentration, memory and intellect.
If your life is more hectic, a developmental approach might be draining and impossible to keep up, so a Yoga practice intended to maintain your energy may be more appropriate. Such a practice would still include the physical postures, however Pranayama, the breathing control techniques of Yoga, would be the main focus. This would preserve and enhance your energy levels to allow you to continue with your daily life, improving the structural stability and mobility of your body and enabling you to extend the active period of your life beyond the norm.
At some point in life, many of us start turning our attention inwards and no longer find such interest in the material world. For most, though not for all, this occurs later on in life and at this point the transformational approach to Yoga is best. Through the use of Meditation techniques and other tools such as gesture, symbolism and prayer, those seeking spiritual transformation often find the deeper meaning of life that has evaded them so far. It is important to note that although it evolved in the Hindu society of India, Yoga is not a religious system and can be practiced without compromising your specific religious beliefs (or indeed without any religious belief whatsoever).
And at any stage in life, whether practising Yoga for development, maintenance or transformation, we may find ourselves suffering from an injury, disease or other affliction. At these times, Yoga can be approached in a therapeutic manner, designed to relieve suffering and improve healing. As a complimentary therapy, Yoga can help alleviate common ailments such as back pain or high blood pressure, or help students deal with difficult times and situations.
Whatever your life situation, Yoga can help. Particularly in one-to-one classes, a good Yoga teacher can tailor a practice to meet your needs and interests. So come on, try Explore Yoga classes in Glasgow and Ayrshire.
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| Group Sizes |
At least 1 person
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| Course Durations |
At least 1 day
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| Required Skill Level |
Open to All
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| Required Equipment |
Not Applicable
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| Targeted Activities |
Yoga |
| Our Certificatons |
YA 200, studied at Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram and with TKV Desikachar and Kausthub Desikachar in yoga therapy. Teacher Training Tutor in yoga philosophy for CYS Scotland. |
Class & Lesson Types |
Private Lessons |
Prenatal/Pregnancy |
Kids/Youth |
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Group Lessons |
Pranayama Breathing |
Elderly |
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Teacher Training |
Corporate/Workshops |
Medical |
Yoga Styles |
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Hatha Yoga |
Asthanga Yoga |
Iyengar Yoga |
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Vinyasa Yoga |
Bikram Yoga |
Jivamukti Yoga |
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Kripalu Yoga |
Kundalini Yoga |
Ishta Yoga |
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Power Yoga |
Sivananda Yoga |
Raja Yoga |
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Bharata Yoga |
Karma Yoga |
Bhakti Yoga |
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Jnana Yoga |
Tantric Yoga |
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Additional: Krishnamacharya Tradition (Viniyoga)
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See the Explore Yoga website for full schedule details (which are always changing)
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| Meals |
Not Applicable
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| Local Transport |
Not Applicable
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| Insurance |
Not Applicable
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