Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses cerate a holistic workout athat brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.
A typical class consists of:
Tai Chi Warm Up – Easy, flowing moves from the ancient Chinese exercise discipline let you leave your day behind, centre yourself and warm the body.
Sun Salutations – A traditional yoga sequence warms your body more deeply, stretching and strengthening key muscle groups.
Yoga Standing Strength – Poses such as Warrior and Triangle strengthen and tone the body.
Balance – Concentration and focus allow your mind and body to meet the challenge of balancing poses.
Hip Openers – Focuses on stretching for greater flexibility and freedom of movement in the hips and lower back.
Core – Uses exercises from Pilates to Yoga to strengthen core abdominal and back muscles.
Twists & Forward Bends – Poses and stretches create supplness and flexibility in the hamstrings and back.
Relaxation & Meditation – The final 10 minutes deliver the mental and physiological benefits of meditation and enhance the effects of the exercise you have just completed.