People come to yoga for many different reasons - doctors’ recommendation after injury or surgery, for relaxation or perhaps for spiritual reasons. Yoga can help with all of the above with some of the key benefits of a regular practice being:

Physical wellbeing

• Keeps the body supple and mobile
• Improved flexibility
• Improved strength
• Improved posture, and helps with spinal alignment
• Strengthens the back and core muscles

Mental wellbeing

• Breath awareness and control
• Can aid in dealing with stress and anxiety
• Can be both calming or energising depending on the practice
• Teaches a number of relaxation techniques

Spiritual wellbeing

• Removes energy blockages
• Can lead to further understanding of yoga philosophy
• Meeting like minded people in a relaxed environment
• Can lead to a whole new way of life (it did for me!)