Yoga to develop flexibility, health and wellbeing

Yoga for posture or movement are our focus in this blog edition. As the weather gets colder in the UK, its easier to do less exercise because the low temperature has a negative impact on blood circulation, plus the colder weather can harden own moods and slow down activity. All of these factors cause tension in the body which may trigger dis-ease.

Yoga gives the opportunity to assess the location of aches, pains, awkward positioning and flexibility so that more empowering techniques can be put in place to correct any imperfections and develop healthier practices. There is also an aspect of mindfulness because the practice involves conscious movement choices to maintain or enhance health and wellbeing.

It is important to pay attention to what own body signifies and needs. In times of stress, it is easier for the overactive mind to disconnect from the body and this is a time when self will be more prone to injury and tension in the body. Also, this technique can be used to overcome anxiety.

As a child, self learns to walk, move, behaviour and talk by imitating those more able around, this is a time when habits are slowly formed and self starts to become conditioned. As an adult, self has learned habits in relation to posture and movement, depending on many external factors such as family, peer group, work and living environments. Internal factors (such as mental and physical state) definitely influence posture and movement. For example, a person in a low, depressed mood is more likely to have a hunched over body and walk slowly. A person with aches and pains in the body is likely to be in a bad mood and unable to be mobile.