Yoga
Classes
Yoga, an ancient science dating back thousands of years, integrates exercise, breathing, diet, relaxation, and meditation. It’s a holistic practice that enhances both physical and mental well-being, fostering strength, health, and inner calm. By working with the body’s energy and employing techniques like pranayama (breath control), yoga enables practitioners to quiet the mind and access heightened levels of consciousness.
Restorative yoga
Serves as a nurturing practice for replenishing our physical, mental, and emotional reserves, especially during times of depletion or recovery. Rooted in the Iyengar tradition and popularized by Judith Hanson Lasater, this gentle form of yoga employs props to support the body in restful poses, facilitating deep relaxation and activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. By combining gentle movements, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques, restorative yoga stimulates healing and promotes energy restoration, counteracting the effects of stress and fostering overall well-being.
RESTORATIVE YOGA AND MINDFULNESS
Restorative yoga offers an opportunity to deepen our connection with ourselves and our bodies through deliberate, unhurried movements. The gentle pace of this practice allows for a heightened awareness of sensations, thoughts, and emotions, as well as the environment around us. By embracing stillness and presence, we cultivate a profound sense of mindfulness that extends beyond the mat.
Benefits: Restorative yoga serves as a holistic healing modality, addressing the needs of the body, mind, and emotions. It is particularly effective in alleviating fatigue and stress accumulated from daily life. Through each pose, restorative yoga targets the nervous system, unraveling deep-seated tension and promoting immune system function, restoring equilibrium to the body, mind, and spirit.
Restorative Yoga Therapy
Employs supported postures to induce relaxation, tapping into the body’s innate healing abilities. Particularly beneficial for individuals recovering from injury or illness, this practice combines restorative yoga with pranayama and guided meditation techniques, offering a gentle yet effective approach to restoring balance and alleviating stress.
Tailored treatment plans are crafted through personalized consultations, incorporating postures, pranayama, visualizations, and meditations to support your journey toward improved health and wellness. Providing a deeply meditative experience, Restorative Yoga Therapy works to harmonize the body and soothe the mind, facilitating profound healing.
KUNDALINI YOGA
Also known as the yoga of awareness, is an ancient practice originating from the unity of all yoga systems. Taught by Yogi Bhajan, it was brought to the West in the late 1960s to address the challenges of modern society. In a world filled with technological advancements and increasing stress, Kundalini Yoga offers tools to strengthen the body, balance the nervous system, and awaken dormant energy within us symbolized by a sleeping snake at the base of the spine. Through regular practice, it promotes physical vitality, mental clarity, emotional purification, and spiritual awareness, helping individuals navigate life with resilience and intuition amidst the busyness of contemporary living.
Yin Yoga
Originally known as “Taoist” yoga, Yin yoga delves into the deeper connective tissues of the body, such as fascia, which supports and separates muscles and organs. Unlike more dynamic yoga styles like Ashtanga or Vinyasa, Yin yoga poses are passive, requiring relaxation and gentle entry into each posture. Holding poses for extended periods, typically three to five minutes, fosters a meditative experience, allowing practitioners to access profound levels of relaxation and mindfulness. This practice complements yang-style yoga by offering a unique avenue for regulating energy flow and promoting a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Meditational Yoga
Meditation is a practice that allows us to find inner peace and clarity by tuning in to our thoughts and emotions. It offers transformative benefits for the mind, fostering concentration, emotional positivity, and a deeper understanding of life. With roots dating back thousands of years, meditation has been an integral part of spiritual traditions worldwide. In Kundalini Yoga, meditation encompasses diverse techniques tailored to address various aspects of life, from stress reduction to chakra clearing, offering precision, effectiveness, and practicality.
“Your body exists in the past and your mind exists in the future. In yoga, they come together in the present”
-B.K.S. Iyengar
FAQ
What Is Yoga?
Yoga is a very ancient science which is thousands of years old that combines exercise, breathing, diet, relaxation and meditation. It is a combination of physical and mental disciplines which make the body stronger and healthier and the mind calmer and more controlled, helping towards self-realisation. Yoga works primarily with the energy in the body and through the science of pranayama or energy-control. Prana means also ‘breath.’ Yoga teaches how, through breath-control, to still the mind and attain higher states of awareness.
What does yoga mean?
“Yoga means union – the union of body with consciousness and consciousness with soul. Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions”
-B.K.S. Iyengar
What Should I Bring?
Students are encouraged for personal hygiene to bring their own mats.
“The Jewel Within” is however not responsible for loss, theft or misuse of any mats left on the premises.
How Much In Advance Should I Be Prior To The Class Start?
Please sign in with reception or at the self-check-in at least 15 minutes in advance of the class starting. If you have not signed in by this time, your space will be opened up to allow drop-ins and this will be treated as a late cancellation and your class will not be credited or refunded. (See our policies)
What Should I Wear?
When practicing yoga, it’s important to wear comfortable and breathable clothing that allows for ease of movement. Opt for stretchy, moisture-wicking fabrics like yoga pants, leggings, or shorts paired with a fitted top or a breathable tank top. Avoid clothes with zippers, buttons, or drawstrings that may dig into your skin or cause discomfort during poses. Additionally, consider layering to adjust to changes in temperature during your practice. Overall, choose clothing that allows you to move freely and comfortably while maintaining modesty and confidence.
How Long Are The Yoga Classes?
Depending on the type of class the time may differ from one to another class.
The Journey’s we offer
Embark on a transformative journey with Kris and Caroline at The Jewel Within. Our classes are carefully crafted to guide you towards self-discovery, growth, and inner harmony. From restorative yoga to mindfulness sessions, kundalini practices to Yin Yoga, each class offers a unique opportunity to explore and connect with your inner self. Join us as we delve into the depths of holistic wellness and embark on a journey of empowerment and enlightenment.
