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Welcome to Yoga in Leigh on Sea
Essex with Jan Chant
Jan has been practising Yoga since 1985, and is a Member of The British Wheel of Yoga. She teaches Yoga classes at venues in Leigh on Sea and private one-to-one Yoga tuition in your own home in Leigh, Southend, Rochford and surrounding areas of Essex.
What is Yoga?
Yoga means 'union' - the union of Mind, Body and Spirit. Yoga originates in India and is both an art and a science dating back around 5,000 years. The name 'Hatha Yoga' refers to the practice of physical postures (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama) and relaxation which may be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities.
Yoga is not competitive; everybody's body is different and your Yoga practice is just about you. There is no need to be flexible or even to be able to reach your toes! You can begin wherever you and your body are now and progress at your own pace. Part of the philosophy of Yoga is the principle of non-harming (Ahimsa) and this includes not harming your own body; so in Yoga we may challenge the body but never force or strain it.
The benefits of regular Hatha Yoga practice are: strengthening and toning, weight loss, increased flexibility and strength, along with inner calm and a more positive attitude. Immediate effects of Yoga practice are a sense of well-being, feeling calm, relaxed and energised. Research also demonstrates the positive effects of Yoga on depression - if you're interested just type 'Research Yoga Depression' into your search engine for many positive results.
Yoga classes are usually 1 hour or 11/2 hours long and begin with a sequence of gentle movements to loosen joints and prepare for asana (posture) practice. Asana practice consists of standing, seated and lying postures which work on the entire body. The class ends with a guided relaxation - Bliss!
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Hypnotherapist, Yoga
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