Yoga With Hannah

Yin/ Yang Yoga in South Leics & Rugby area.

I returned to the UK from Malta in December 2015.

I have been teaching Yoga for since 2007, in the UK, Malta and Czech Republic.

I specialise in Yin Yoga, Yang Yoga, 1:1s or semi-private, corporate and also Men’s only on Sundays in Bitteswell Hall (mixed sessions are on Sundays and Mondays in Bitteswell). Public classes are suitable for all levels of experience, please contact me to discuss requirements. Yin Yoga Yin postures focus on the connective tissue of the joints (denser tissues such as fascia, ligaments, tendons) through passive stretches, performed gently and safely. This provides greater flexibility and a sense of ease and lightness in the body. Energy (prana or chi) is believed to flow through the channels (nadis or meridians) of the connective tissue layer of the body. Yin Yoga practice can therefore enable the harmonious flow of life-energy through the clearing of these path-ways. This enables the body organs to function better. It is blockages in these energy channels that are believed to lead to symptoms such as feelings of numbness in the extremities after long periods of sitting still. Therefore regular practice of Yin Yoga can enhance the ease of sitting still, whether this is at work, on transport, or in meditation. The sense of well-being cultivated in this style of yoga uniquely enhances experience of meditation and relaxation, yet also enhances yang practices. Yin and Yang (all my current classes are Yin & Yang mixed). By practicing yin postures when the muscles are not yet warm, energy can reach the deeper connective tissues of the joints and the energy pathways of the meridian system that are housed here. As chi, prana, or 'life force' stimulates and tones the joints' deep connective tissues, the supply of fluids to them is increased. As a result the joints become 'juicier', less dense and more flexible. You can then go deeper in a proceeding yang practice with less effort, as energy is already flowing at deeper levels. The attitude cultivated in a yin practice can also keep you from over-exertion in yang practices, preventing injury. The main difference between yin and yang styles of yoga is the inner attitude adopted. Whilst a yang practice may be focused on achievement and advancement in poses, a yin practice focuses on gaining inner harmony and peace. This is done through cultivating a patient acceptance of the reality as it is. By patiently and gently working with the recognised limitations in poses, instead of fighting against them, a wonderful sense of balance, calm and acceptance is achieved. The 'rush' that can be said to be achieved from an active 'yang' sequence is replaced by a sense of ease as you settle into the postures. By simply recognising the sensations of your body, you can practice an attitude of awareness with non-reaction. Yang Yoga Yang Yoga describes Yoga that uses movement linked to breath. Vinyasa Yoga falls into this category, as does most Hatha Yoga you will have likely come across. These classes are designed to get the body moving, steadily and fluidly, increasing heat in the body. The cardiovascular system will be strengthened, muscular strength and tone improved, stamina and endurance will be built, and balance increased.

Men’s only Yoga

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