Yoga

• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Improves cognitive functions,
• Improves blood circulation
• Strengthens immune system
• Regulates your nervous system
• Supports healthy join functions

Yoga gets your blood flowing! Relaxation helps circulation, movement brings more oxygen to your cells (which function better as a result), twisting brings fresh oxygenated blood to organs and inversions reversed blood flow from the lower body to the brain and heart. Additionally, yoga increases hemoglobin levels in red blood cells, helping prevent blood clots, heart attacks and strokes.

Yoga movements aid in draining lymph, allowing the system to better fight infection, destroy diseased cells, and rid toxic waste in the body. Furthermore, meditation appears to have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the immune system.

Yoga helps to strengthen the connection of muscles to nerves which results in decreased activity of the ‘fight or flight’ system and increased activation of the ‘rest and digest’ (parasympathetic Nervous system). Another way that yoga soothes the nervous system is through pranayama or breathing techniques. Throughout a yoga class, you will hear breathing cues from the instructor as they encourage coordinated movement of breath and body. Research has shown that simply becoming aware that you are breathing will increase activity of the Parasympathetic Nervous System.

Yoga takes joints through their full range of motion, which helps joint cartilage receive fresh nutrients, prevents wear and tear, and protects underlying bones. Many postures in yoga require weight bearing, which also strengthens your joints and spine. This also helps prevent degenerative arthritis and mitigates disability.

Our online classes take place every week.

Mat Yoga – Wednesdays at 2.15pm
Seated Yoga – Fridays at 9am
(Dates/times may change after April 2023)

To book your place and receive the login details, please contact the Centre reception on 01296 696133 or email appointments@chilternsneurocentre.org