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Patanjali, an Indian sage who lived about 500BC, is credited as the author of a classical treatise on yoga. There are many different types of yoga, including Hatha and Astanga Vinyasa.

Most Wellington yoga classes teach specific postures and breathing techniques, rather than a search for spiritual growth. Participants learn how to breathe into their stretches. It's important to first check out your needs with an instructor who is empathetic to people with OOS.

Yoga - Feeling Great website

Benefits

  • improves general wellbeing
  • improves flexibility- reducing muscle tightness enabling greater freedom of movement
  • improves breathing
  • strengthens muscles
  • promotes relaxation decreasing stress levels
  • relieves pain
  • low impact

Comments

"It's a gentle form of exercise that gets the body moving and releases all the tensions and the toxins in the body. You only have to do it to your level." Heather.

"Yoga can be very taxing. It may not be suitable for everybody, but it has been really helpful to me. It's taught me about breathing, how my muscles work, where I hold my tension, and relaxation." Maureen.

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