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| Yoga is becoming increasingly popular in the West – Geri Haliwell, Ryan Giggs, Madonna and Sting are just a few of the more famous champions of the discipline and many premier league footballers, pro golfers and athletes are beginning to incorporate yoga into their training regimes. The benefits of a regular practise are numerous. For example it increases flexibility, improves posture, reduces stress and calms the mind. Manjula teaches a system of yoga called Integral Yoga, this incorporates Hatha postures, pranayama (breath control) and meditation. The culmination of these practices is a wonderful sense of peace and well being. A yoga practice should be taken at a pace that is comfortable for you, this way there will be no unease in the body or mind. |
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| Chi YogaThis is a beautiful fusion of flowing chi gong (similar to t’ai chi) and yoga postures aimed at generating and protecting energy. This powerful combination will promote flexibility, strength, vitality and is a great stress-buster! Classes consist of dynamic postures, breathing practices, deep relaxation and meditations. If you try it, you’ll love it! |
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| Yoga for GolfersYoga is becoming the fastest growing area of fitness in golf today because it maximises mind-body performance. First class golf relies on good flexibility and a well tuned mental game and it’s well proven that yoga can help both these areas. This approach will improve mental discipline, flexibility, posture, co-ordination and balance, strength, stamina, concentration and motivation.The techniques also help to reduce stress and frustration and enable you to stay alert and yet relaxed as you approach each stroke. So if you want to hit longer drives, stay focused and lower your score, this is the practice for you. Play the game you dream about. |
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| Yoga and MEManjula has received specific training for teaching yoga to those with M.E. and Chronic Fatigue. Currently it is thought that some 250,000 people suffer from this condition. It has numerous associate symptoms which can range fro mild to debilitating. Yoga, if undertaken with a qualified instructor, can provide a great deal of relief. It helps to increase circulation, release stored tensions, help an inflexible spine, loosen stiff joints, help breathing and muscle atrophy. It also helps alleviate anxiety and depression and aids the individual along the road to recovery. |
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| Yoga for Back Pain Studies have shown that yoga is the most effective exercise for relieving pack pain. This class focuses on poses that promote spinal flexibility, strengthen weak muscles and improve posture. |
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| Manjula is an experienced teacher who brings both wisdom and humour to her classes. She trained at both the Integral Yoga Institute in American and in Portugal and trained as a practitioner of Medical Qi Gong at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture. She runs regular classes, workshops and retreats. |
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