Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years, and substantial research has been conducted lately to evaluate the health benefits associated with yoga. A lot of classes offered focus on learning the actual physical poses; however there are also styles of yoga that enable you to increase your flexibility, strength and balance. So what are the specific health benefits you should expect from doing yoga regularly?

You will notice a difference in your flexibility and strength which in turn will reduce many types of pain. When stretched in new ways, your body becomes more flexible and you will have greater range of motion in your muscles and joints. Some exercises require you to transition slowly from pose to pose, which also increases strength. Since increased physical activity is great for relieving stress, yoga can be very therapeutic. It is also great for increased concentration due to the focus needed to maintain proper form.

If yoga seems like a healthy choice for you, come join yoga instructor Mayura Shah for a stress relieving yoga class! Mayura is a certified yoga teacher from the Lakulish Institute of Yoga, India. With over 15 years of experience, Mayura is a very caring, passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced teacher and her teaching approach helps her students develop flexibility, strength and endurance by honoring sound principles of proper alignment, breath awareness and relaxation. Mayura is also a volunteer for the Touched By Cancer Foundation, and she is offering classes for cancer survivors at our facility.

Classes begin again in Octobe, and will run every Saturday morning. Drop-in or single class rates are $10 a session. Please e-mail clewis@therapyconcepts.net for more information.

Class size is limited, so please call us at Therapy Concepts, 913-438-8000 to reserve your spot!