Yoga
Yoga is a way of increasing one's spiritual awareness, as well as increasing mental and physical flexibility. Approximately sixteen million Americans regularly practice yoga. Contrary to what some people think, you don't have to be "overly-flexible" to practice yoga. If that means you can't touch your toes, so be it. Good teachers will gently push you to the edge, but not allow you to strain yourself.
Part of the fun of a regular yoga program is constantly challenging the body with new and more difficult poses. Holding new poses may be challenging, and as a result, one may feel the same soreness (and results) that you would normally associate with a strength training workout. Yoga brings you a closer connection with your mind and body, and practicing these lessons over and over again will eventually lead you to deal with stressful situations more easily in day-to-day life.
What is yoga?
Yoga is the practice of asanas (postures) and deep breathing to exercise both the mind and body. Through these asanas, yoga influences the chemical balance of the brain, which can improve one's mental state of being.
What are the benefits of yoga?
- Increases circulation and flexibility
- Releases toxins from the body
- Strengthens muscles, bones, tendons, and joints
- Increases intake of oxygen into the bloodstream
- Enhances the function of the respiratory, digestive, and endocrine systems
- Diminishes insomnia and other stress-related ailments
- Reduces back pain and headaches
- Enhances joint flexibility while reducing joint pain
- Reduces symptoms of allergies and asthma
We at Optimum Results utilize a "Yin/Yang" approach to yoga sessions. This combination allows clients to attain maximum health by reducing mental stress while gaining physical strength.
We are able to conform sessions to the individual. If you are looking for a more mentally stimulating session, this can be achieved. However, if you need a more active, physical approach to your session, this can be done as well.
Yoga is offered in an individual or small group in-home setting. Yoga can also be offered in a small class setting at an office or fitness center. We strive to form a program that is consistently physically and mentally stimulating, while always keeping the client's safety as our top priority.