Limerick Performance Yoga Classes.
Starting WEDS 7th Sept. 6 week course. Instructed by Orla, a practicing Chartered Physiotherapist. Weds 9.30am Embody Fitness Castletroy (above Supervalu) Weds 6.30pm Garryowen RFC Dooradoyle INTRODUCTORY OFFER Drop in rate €15 per class, 6 wk course €60 PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL We are delighted to announce that Chartered Physiotherapist Orla Crosse is starting classes in […]
Why does Yoga Make Everything Feel Better?
Exercise, or any sort of physical activity makes everything feel good. In this fabulous weather, being outdoors, and a little more active than normal, is a recipe for happiness. It’s very rare we come home from a walk, run or gym session and regret going. Even 15-20 minutes of exercise makes me feel like I’ve […]
20 min Easy Yoga Sequence
I took a little break from classes recently. Basically taking my own advice of finding balance, listening to my body etc 🙂 One of the things I felt I needed a break from was physically doing yoga poses! During classes and working as a Physio I know I was taking myself to the edge of […]
The benefits of: Wide Legged Forward Bend.
Prasarita Padottasana / Wide Legged Standing Forward Bend is a great pose for many reasons. Benefits: Adductor (groin area) and hamstring muscle length and strength. Core strength. Cues: Step your feet wide apart so that your ankles are approximately underneath the wrists of your outstretched arms. Point your feet forwards. Place your hands on your […]
The benefits of: Sphinx Pose.
Salamba Bhujangasana / Sphinx Pose. Benefits: Strengthens the shoulders, strengthens the back and core, reduces tension in upper back/traps Cues: Begin lying on your front, with your elbows under the shoulders, palms facing downwards, middle finger pointing forwards and all fingers spread out. Hug the elbows into the ribcage and draw your shoulders away from […]
The benefits of: Pigeon Pose.
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana / One Legged King Pigeon pose. A lovely pose to help release hip restrictions, try this easy version. Benefits: Hip mobility and strength. Helps encourage breath into the back of your lungs. Cues: Begin on all fours, with your knees directly below your hips, and your hands slightly under your shoulders. Slide […]
How Yoga Works. A Physiotherapist’s perspective.
Hi guys, have a read of the recent article I wrote for RTE Lifestyle: Don’t forget to come back to the website for many more related and articles to benefit your health and well-being! http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2016/0216/768363-how-yoga-works-a-physiotherapists-perspective/
Word of the week: Vinyasa.
Vinyasa yoga is simply movement between poses in yoga, typically accompanied by regulated breathing. It is a method of yoga in which vinyasa movements form a flowing sequence in coordination with the breath. We do it in every Performance Yoga class and I love it! Think of your Cobra, Dowward Dog and Plank combination. That’s Vinyasa Yoga!
Word of the Week: Hatha
Hatha Yoga is at the root of all yoga practices. It is the original form of Yoga which began 500 years BC. It is the type of Yoga we concentrate on in Performance Yoga with some Vinyasa blending our Asana/Postures together. Hatha yoga refers to a set of physical exercises (known as asanas or postures), […]
Word of the Week: Pranayama
Pranayama is the deep rhythmic breathing techniques that regulate Prana/Energy by uniting movement and the mind. We use the technique of Pranayama without even realising it at times. How many times have you told yourself to take a deep breath if you are under pressure? That’s you doing yoga or practicing Pranayama. Pranayama, or deep […]