Today, yoga classes(group workouts and personal training) are becoming increasingly popular as a replacement for the gym. The practice has many benefits for the body, and the mind. Meditation and various, almost acrobatic body positions. Interest in yoga in the world is growing every year. Its popularity is due, among other things, to its health benefits. The exercises are usually called by the term “yoga”, and in specialized schools and courses you can often meet such terms as “Hatha Yoga”, “Ashtanga”, “Vinyasa”.
Yoga is a spiritual system that emerged from the interaction of two great cultures; Aryan and Dravidian. Dravidian culture and influence today is more preserved in southern India, where the population has a darker complexion. The Aryans are tribes from Siberia who invaded India around 2000 B.C. Their complexion is lighter and the northern part is ethnically dominated by people of Aryan descent with a lighter complexion.
This word often refers to “asanas,” the body postures that are part of the hatha exercises. The word “hatha” means “sun and moon”, the balance between the solar and lunar energies (masculine and feminine). The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit root “yuj”. Its translation means union or connection. This word reflects the meaning of yoga as it unites the physical, mental and spiritual elements of a person. The practice creates a state that is the opposite of a stress response.
Hatha exercises should be performed in a state of deep relaxation, then they can become both a way to improve our health and deepen our mental harmony and develop us spiritually.
The main objective of yoga is to learn the basics necessary for mindfulness and safety. The main focus is on basic asanas, correct body posture. The class originated in India, where it has been practiced for over 4000 years. The science is known as a system of physical and breathing exercises.
The teachings are related to Indian philosophy, belonging to the six restrictive systems. The purpose of yoga is to balance body and soul, it is not a religion but self-improvement. The famous definition of yoga is related to the philosophy of Yogi Swatmaram. In this philosophy, breathing techniques and asanas are important.
Practically everyone can do yoga – women and men, young and old, people who regularly and intensively do sports, those who are far from the world of sports.
Yoga is an ideal form of physical activity for people who work at a desk and complain of back and neck pain. It’s also worth noting that regular exercise can bring relief if you are exposed to stressful situations on a daily basis and struggle with mood swings.
Practicing yoga has positive effects on the body and mental health. The benefits are many, only the most important ones are listed below.
The most important benefits of yoga are:
- improved posture;
- boosting the body’s immunity;
- Improving mood and reducing stress;
- relief of menstrual pain;
- improving body flexibility;
- regulated blood pressure;
- a sense of relaxation and moral stability;
- better motor coordination.
Regular practice is done to relieve back, joint and bone pain. Enrollment in yoga increases the performance of muscles and tendons. It improves posture, strengthens the muscles that determine a beautiful gait, has a positive effect on the human body systems: nervous, circulatory, digestive and respiratory. It cleanses the body of toxins, speeds up metabolism, improves mood, reduces stress levels, treats depression and is useful in case of anxiety or panic attacks.
When practicing yoga, you need to pay attention to certain rules in each pose:
- slowness (all movements are slow and careful);
- breathing (breathing should complement body movements);
- Concentration (focusing on the correctness of the position, on the internal state);
- energy conservation (relaxing some muscles and tensing others);
- Awareness (all movements should be done consciously, deliberately);
- pure mind principle (turn off thinking and focus only on the exercises and body).
Myths about yoga are the domain of people who wonder if it is worth trying, but at the same time observe those who practice it. They come to the conclusion that for various reasons they should not do it (looking for excuses). Below are the most common myths and why they should not be taken seriously.
You have to be flexible
You can join group workouts at any time by purchasing a one-time or permanent fitness club membership. The exercises are adapted to the capabilities of people who are new to exercise. They are repeated over and over again, and the technique for achieving perfection in each asana is explained. There is no need to worry about the body being inflexible. This changes under the influence of practice. For yoga school classes, you will need a comfortable sports uniform. It is better to do yoga barefoot. Yoga in Odessa provides mats and other necessary equipment.
You have to be a vegetarian
It is not a compulsion or a condition for practicing yoga. The decision to switch to a vegetarian diet should be based on personal beliefs, not on the assumption that the practice requires it. And if someone believes that vegetarianism is their path, that’s fine. If not, then everyone takes responsibility for their actions and bears the consequences.
Yoga is a stretch
Yoga involves putting your leg behind your head, doing twines and standing on your head. This is how many people visualize the class. Automatically, this vision creates fear, fear that we will not be able to cope with the tasks that the teacher will set for us.
Real yoga classes, have little to do with magazine covers. The level of practice is matched to the level of the group, and the teacher makes every effort to ensure that each student gets the maximum benefit. More advanced poses are preceded by more preparation, introduced gradually, and some are practiced only in groups labeled “advanced”.
Yoga is for women only
Originally, the teachings were exclusively practiced by men. Since then, over the course of several centuries, the situation has completely changed, dominated by women. The belief that yoga is a typically female activity is extremely strong. Joint training, allowing men and women, has only been established relatively recently.
There are also classes for men, taught by a male instructor, with no women allowed – all to make men feel less embarrassed and more comfortable.
Yoga in Odessa from ARK SPA PALACE will allow you to take part in both classic classes (hatha, vinyasa) and go to the fitness room. There are courses dedicated to people with health problems:
- yoga for the back;
- fitness yoga;
- Yoga for weight loss.
ARK SPA PALACE offer also includes power yoga classes and sometimes various seminars on the subject. During group and individual training sessions, trainers will take care of each participant’s comfort and well-being, adjusting exercises to their abilities and goals.
Yoga classes are a great opportunity to do something that will benefit both body and soul. Relax, improve your figure and reach your ideal weight with us.
All of our group workouts last 55 minutes and our personalized workouts last 60 minutes.
Fitness trainers recommend training twice a week. It is advisable for people with a low level of health to gradually get used to the loads.
Take care of your health together with ARK SPA PALACE, choose a fitness pass for 3, 6 or 12 months!
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- Personalized towel, bathrobe, slippers;
- Reliable safes;
- Comfortable locker rooms;
- Card freeze for the period of absence: (3 months – 7 days, 6 months – 15 days, 12 months – 30 days);
- Gym Attendance;
- Introductory training in the gym;
- Free admission to group programs;
- Creating an individualized training plan;
- A gift spa visit;
- 1 personal training session in the gym (60 minutes);
- Breakfast at the restaurant;
- 1 cosmetic treatment of your choice (FULL skin, pressotherapy, hydromassage).
Usually the teacher shows different variations of the asana so that students with different levels of fitness can perform it correctly. Attention is also paid to breathing and its control when performing the pose. The teacher often explains which muscles should be involved in each asana and how to get into and out of the pose. The practice can be demanding, but is usually based on simple exercises to understand how to activate the body for the greatest benefit.
Are there any contraindications to practicing such a useful activity? Although hatha is one of the safest activities, there are situations when it is not advisable to practice it without help or without a doctor’s consultation. These include, for example, severe back pain for which we do not know the cause, balance problems, advanced osteoporosis and pregnancy. In some cases, such as pregnancy, menstruation, osteoporosis, depression, the exercises should be modified. People with health problems are asked to consult a teacher before starting yoga classes. Buying our club cards – you can exercise from morning till evening without restrictions, have breakfast in our restaurant, order beauty treatments and visit our spa visits. One spa visit includes:
- Russian bathhouse
- Finnish sauna
- Infrared cabin
- Thermae
- Salt sauna
- Hammam
- Aroma saunas
- Japanese ofuro
- of the snow room
If you buy a fitness card, a visit to the spa 550 UAH. Quiet music, calm environment, smooth movements, a certain philosophy of training – all this calms you down and takes you to another world. You will undoubtedly improve not only your physical shape, but also your mood.