The lessons meditation and awareness

In a quiet and relaxing atmosphere, various exercises to seek the attention in the here and now to keep. You make time for yourself free, without thinking of past or future, without worrying about what you have experienced or are going to do. That seems easier said than done: often you will notice that your mind wanders and attention that you might not even have to exercise, though it is still easy. Thinking is always going on. During the lessons you have this problem and the teacher will explain what impact this has and how you can start to deal with it. In short: you become more aware of yourself and the things around you through meditation.

The positive effects of meditation

Meditation allows more inner peace within you will. Because you will not be distracted by thoughts all busy, there is space for new opportunities and insights into your life. Your mind is calmer, less rushed you are, you let loose tension easier. Through meditation you problems better, you learn to consciously look at why certain things are always done them better and learn to accept as they are. Meditation helps against fatigue - often caused by too much to do and too much thinking and the mind cleared and equipped. It also appears to help against insomnia, migraine, anxiety, hypertension and other stress-related bodily disorders. If you meditate regularly, you get more mental and physical energy. You feel better about yourself and therefore be more harmonious relationships with others. Not for nothing are so many companies that let their employers know the benefits of meditation!

Meditation for inner peace and a clear mind

Meditation is a technique for thousands of years old which aims to increase concentration, self awareness and to better deal with stress. By meditating you will find that you will feel better physically and mentally and you will gain more understanding of others and the world around you. Some people have the idea that meditation is accessible only to highly trained Buddhist monks or masters. But meditation does not so difficult as it seems. The main feature of meditation is in fact the focus on the here and now. Not only when you sit in meditation, but also when you are shopping, reading a book on your work or attention for your children. In meditation, the point is that you focus on what you're doing without you to be distracted by all sorts of thoughts about other things.

Yoga-Relaxation and breathing

The physical exercises following the relaxation. Often you will notice that the exercises have a certain degree of leisure have contributed. By consciously to your physical condition and fitness to work and to perform movements with attention, because you get all lost a lot of stress. The relaxation close to exactly that will make you even after the lessons will feel more energetic there rested. 

There are different types of relaxation: breathing exercises, guided meditation and relaxation to soothing music. The breathing exercises ensure that your breathing becomes calmer and less hunted. They are ideal for hyperventilation and inner tension. Guided meditation helps you learn to consciously look at it, without bothering to many things at that moment your lives. Thinking becomes clearer and you learn things better to oversee. In daily life you will see that everything will be easier and less stressed you are. For all classes that is obviously fun and relaxation come first!

Targeted construction of yoga classes

Yoga classes last one hour and consist of physical exercises, breathing exercises and relaxation. It begins with physical exercises that help strengthen the muscles, the blood- and improving energy flow and flexibility to move. The specific yoga postures or asanas to, this will also be discussed. Some asanas have the name of an animal, such as 'the Camel', bearing in stooped posture of the body stretches, or "Cat", which backs practiced. Other asanas, the name of an object, such as "Candle" and "The Triangle.

The physical exercises are standing; sitting and lying out and are suitable for everyone. Everything is in a quiet way, where you learn to listen to the signals the body emits. Stress disappears because you no longer have to perform the exercises and tunes in your own abilities.

Yoga for everyone

Yoga is often thought of many difficult exercises, which only years of training can be implemented. Photos of yoga practitioners in the most agile postures confirm that picture often. In reality, yoga is much less difficult than it seems. During the lessons because the exercises tailored to the level of the students. It is just as important not to go over your limits. You learn to feel what is not for you and have no performance. In Yoga is is specifically concerned that your border guards, doing what good care of yourself is.

Anyone can practice yoga. You do not necessarily young, flexible and powerful. Yoga can be practiced at any age and any physical condition.

Yoga for balance in body and mind

Yoga comes from ancient India and focuses on the harmony between body and mind. Body and spirit, Yoga is not separate, but a whole. When someone is physically unwell, he or she can handle everything better mentally. And vice versa: if someone can work well with mental problems, he or she is less likely to develop physical symptoms. Yoga exercises are therefore combined with physical relaxation and breathing exercises. The vitality and life energy is thus increased and it is easier to relax and think clearly. With regular exercise, in everyday life, the positive effect of yoga is noticeable: the mind is calmer, perspective is easier and you will be less pressure on things.