About Classical Yoga

Yoga is a living science. One that has evolved over 1000’s of years and continues to evolve in accordance with the needs of humanity. It is the oldest system of personal development in the world.

Many people are first drawn to Yoga as a way of keeping their bodies fit and supple– good to look at and live in. Others come seeking help or relief from a specific complaint like tension or backache. Some are impelled by a sense that they are not getting as much out of life as they could be. What ever your reason, Yoga can be a tool for fulfilling what you came for and more.

At first sight, Yoga appears to be nothing more than a series of strange physical postures. But anyone who continues with regular practice become aware of a subtle change in their approach to life. Through the persistent toning and relaxing of the body and focusing of the mind, and the breath, you begin to get a glimmer of the inner peace which is your true nature.

It’s astonishing how little attention we pay to the way we breath. Most people have forgotten how to breathe properly. They breathe shallowly, through the mouth or make little or no use of their diaphragm. This results in a lack of vitality and subsequent lowered immunity power leading to impaired disease resistance. Proper breathing helps maintain health by bringing more vitality to the blood and thus to the brain. It also helps steady the emotions and clear the mind.

Living with the mind and body relaxed is our natural state and birthright. Those can retain this possess the key to good health, vitality and peace of mind. Relaxation is a tonic for your whole being and can liberate vast amounts of energy locked in the body by tension. Many people spend much of their lives in a state of physical and mental tension. The release of tension induces a gentle euphoria which suffuses the entire body and helps harmonise and integrate all aspects of our being.