Yoga Les Farges

07/06/2020

I hope that you are all well and that you are managing the deconfinement carefully. I know that most, or all of you have been keeping active over the many weeks since we last met and I hope that you are feeling the benefit of it.

As you may know, gyms in this part of France have been allowed to open again and I believe that yoga studios fall into the same category. However, social distancing is still required in order to minimise the risk of infection and, unfortunately, I really don't think that this is possible at Yoga Les Farges. Having had a look at the dimensions of the studio, even one metre of social distancing could barely be consistently maintained during a class and I think that neither you nor I would want to risk all that has been achieved over the last few months.

Of course, I would really love to see you all again and to return to our Monday and Wednesday classes, so I will be keeping a close eye on the advice provided by the government, in the hope that we might be able to get together again in the not-too-distant future.

Keep active everyone -- it's a great way to help boost your immune system and to preserve a positive mind-set.

Namaste,

Anne.

02/11/2019

Good afternoon everyone,

Here's an interesting article on the effects of yoga on the brain. I'm not to sure who "Dr Axe" is (!), but the material is good and it has some very credible references.

https://draxe.com/fitness/how-yoga-changes-your-brain/?rs_oid_rd=168564584223680&utm_source=promotional&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170922_newsletter_curated_mspstickpacks

Namaste,

Anne.

A single gentle yoga class can boost levels of GABA, a calming neurotransmitter, by 27%! But that's just the beginning...

22/10/2019

... and relax ...

14/10/2019

The Mayo Clinic in the US says:

"Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation or relaxation. Yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower your heart rate - and almost anyone can do it.

Yoga is considered one of many types of complementary and integrative health approaches. Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines that may help you achieve peacefulness of body and mind. This can help you relax and manage stress and anxiety."

Yoga not only is an effective method to reduce stress but also is a good way to get fit and stay healthy.

14/10/2019

Good afternoon everyone,

Here is an interesting article from the Journal of Rheumatology in 2015:-

28/09/2019

YOGA STILL IN THE TOP TEN FITNESS ACTIVITIES WORLDWIDE

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Health and Fitness Journal Nov/Dec 2018

WORLDWIDE SURVEY OF FITNESS TRENDS FOR 2019

For the last 13 years, the ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal has circulated an electronic survey to thousands of professionals around the world to determine health and fitness trends.

In 2018, the online survey was sent to 37,075 health and fitness professionals connected to the ACSM. Responses were received from the UK, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan and the USA. Ninety-three per cent of the survey respondents had more than 10 years of experience in the industry.

Yoga was ranked number seven in the 2019 survey, retaining its top ten position over the last five years and has never been lower than number 14 on the list.

Here is a link to the ACSM journal article:-

activity.Study expert opinions about identified fitness trends for 2019....

20/09/2019

Good morning everyone,

My Monday and Wednesday classes are full and going well.

I intend to start a new general yoga class on Tuesday mornings at 9.30am, beginning when there is an adequate number of students enrolled.

If you would like to join the Tuesday class, please contact me to register your interest, using the contact details below.

Namaste,

Anne Boggs
E-mail: yoga.lesfarges@gmail.com
Mobile: 0648367993
Facebook: facebook.com/YogaLesFarges
Web: www.yogalesfarges.com
SIRET: 853 159 598 00012

19/09/2019

Here is a link to a very interesting article on some of the mental health benefits of yoga. It's from Harvard University's Medical School, so it is from a very reliable source.

"... for many patients dealing with depression, anxiety, or stress, yoga may be a very appealing way to better manage symptoms. Indeed, the scientific study of yoga demonstrates that mental and physical health are not just closely allied, but are essentially equivalent. The evidence is growing that yoga practice is a relatively low-risk, high-yield approach to improving overall health."

A growing number of studies indicate that yoga may be a beneficial treatment for mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

12/09/2019

The Monday and Wednesday 9.30am classes are now full, but I will be starting a new general yoga Monday class at 11.30am on Monday 14th October. This class will be suitable for all abilities and I already have one or two interested students, so please contact me soon to secure a place.

12/09/2019

08/09/2019

Here are two very useful articles on the benefits of yoga. They are both from very reliable sources - one is from the NHS in the UK and the other is from the National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health, part of the Department of Health and Human Services in the USA.

UK article - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/guide-to-yoga/ #

US article - https://nccih.nih.gov/health/yoga/introduction.htm

Keep moving!

Namaste,

Anne.

03/09/2019

Don't practice yoga to get good at yoga; practice yoga to get better at living!

Namaste,

Anne.