The Art of Yoga

Buzz: Regular yoga practice develops strength, flexibility and balance. It improves self awareness and posture to make you look and feel younger. Yoga incorporated deep breathing and mediation to provide energy and reduce stress.

What is Yoga Exactly? Yoga originated in India and has been practiced for at least 5,000 years. It consists of poses or postures that are practiced regularly over time. Each pose has a name that resembles how you look when performing it. Common poses are downward facing dog, cat, cow, child, frog, happy baby, warrior... Poses are performed individually e.g. tree or performed in flowing sequence e.g. sun salutation.


Beginners: Work at their own pace led by an experienced instructor. Beginners and regular practitioners perform the same postures - improvements are realized over time.

What to wear? Bare feet, t-shirt and yoga pants. I love my lululemons!

Equipment: Yoga mat.

Best Classes: Have experienced instructors, dim lighting, inspiring music, mirrors and are ideally located in or near your neighbourhood.

Initial impressions: Immediately after yoga practice I feel relaxed, enlightened and stand a little taller.

Review: Great things can happen. I have been practicing yoga weekly for several months and am already ultra flexible. I have attained measurable progress in terms of strength and balance. My posture has improved greatly and I look and feel younger. I have also learned to relax completely. Yoga reduces stress and is a very effective anti aging strategy.

Remember: Breathe through the postures and keep hydrated.

Love Yoga: You may also enjoy pilates.


Cautions: Check with your doctor before embarking on a new fitness program.

Cost: $5-$15 per class.