Why Practice Yoga?

Why Practice Yoga?


What types of people do yoga? What brought you to this practice? Why do you keep stepping on the mat?
All types of people do yoga – young and old, short and tall, slim and large, stiff and flexible, men and women. I started youngish (18), to help manage chronic knee pain.
We all come to yoga for different reasons.
Some people come because they are injured and can’t do their normal training (and soon discover how wonderful the practice is), many people come to ease depression and anxiety, some people come to yoga so they might build strength (that was me), of course people come to lengthen out tight and short muscles.
In short yoga appeals to:
Athletes: enhancing their performance and minimizing risk of injury.
Students: increasing focus, decreasing stress and anxiety.
Parents: Hey – kids are stressful sometimes (yes let’s admit it…. ) This practice can help parents embrace the patience & understanding needed and also connect to a sense of self – some time to spend just on them. (we do need to fill the bank – not just empty it)
Community: A sense of community or belonging is a basic need along with shelter and food.  Being a part of a regular yoga class can give us a sense of community and belonging. We share in the challenges and the joys of practice together and feel closer because of that shared experience
Sufferers:  Back pain? Trouble sleeping?  Anxiety?  Depression? Hip pain? Headaches?  Low energy? These are just some of the reasons that we find ourselves on the mat. Often people come to yoga to help fix some type of physical pain, but also energetic or mental disturbance or imbalance.
What health benefits are there for people doing yoga both in the short and long term?
Short term – even one yoga class is better than none.  We take the opportunity to actually take notice of what’s happening in our body. Maybe even learn tools to help us in daily life. To be accepting, patient, kind, to think and act without forceful action – and maybe even stretch out and build strength as well!
Long term – All that and more! Our bodies and minds become resilient – strong, flexible, aware. Our joints remain in better shape – more fluid and lubricated, our immune system is stronger, digestion is improved (dis  – ease in the digestive system can express itself as disease in the body), we sleep better – which restores all of our bodies systems.  Our brain is sharp, focused and uncluttered.
Why do you step on the mat? Share your experience with us in the comment box below

 

DANIEL SCOTT, World-Infamous Yogi, ADELAIDE WORKSHOPS: 6th 7th & 8th February 2015

3 DAYS 3 AMAZING WORKSHOPS
Yoga Garage hosts Daniel Scott
Daniel Scott – World-Infamous Yogi
Adelaide Workshops
February 6th,7th & 8th 2015

Daniel Scott,-infamous AcroYogi
3 days 3 workshops
6th 7th 8th February
@ YOGA GARAGE

Join us at YOGA GARAGE for some AMAZING workshops with International Yoga teacher Daniel Scott Yoga
Offering a fresh alternative to the traditional “yoga voice”, Daniel Scott’s classes are mix balance and improv, strength and flexibility, breath and body. Daniel focuses strongly on moving into postures, not through them. A globally renowned ashtanga-vinyasa teacher and Certified Level 2 AcroYoga instructor, he enjoys barefoot run-ning, street art, good coffee, large quantities, and great qualities. Deeply dedicated to sharing in the immense journey from self-conscious to self-aware, this yogi provocateur strives to answer the ever-present question:
Are you moving, or being moved?


The Yoga of Trust:
Foundations of Movement with Daniel Scott
Yoga is not about how it looks. It’s about how it feels.
It’s about connecting muscle and bone, mastering breath & ocusing the mind,
Expect vinyasa yoga with elements of cross-training taught with humor, wisdom, and fun!
This is not just power yoga… it’s powerful yoga.
This sets the perfect foundation for all movement, solo or partner. By learning to trust your own body, you will learn to trust others even easier.
Friday 6th February, 6pm—9pm @ YOGA GARAGE

find out more here


AcroYoga Master Sessions:
Style & Flow with Daniel Scott
Daniel Scott, world-infamous AcroYogi provocateur, is coming to Adelaide for the first time! This mad scientist does things a little differently, so prepare to gain a whole new perspective. Beginner or beyond, the same rule applies: In order to get good, you’ve got to get better. Edges will be pushed and polished. Bases will fly, flyers will base, and everyone is going to learn to spot high-level awesomeness!
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February
10am – 1pm & 3pm – 6pm BOTH DAYS

find out more here


Investment:
Friday only: $60

Saturday only: $120

Friday & Saturday: $150

Friday, Sat & Sun: $280


                               Bookings: Karen Gunter ph: 0403 198964 email: yogagarage.com.au                                 YOGA GARAGE, 1 Burnell Drive, Belair


YOGA GARAGE end of year PARTY: Thankyou for a wonderful year of practice

Yoga Family

Imagine you have a passion that supports you through all of life’s ups and downs, helps you to feel strong, healthy, happy & content, it calms and soothes you & energises you at the same time.

This passion also brings the most amazing and wonderful people into your life, some students, some teachers, friends……

Now dare to imagine that your “job” is to share this passion with others.

This is my life 😀

I feel extremely grateful that I get to share my passion: yoga with others and that so many of you are willing to come and practice with me (because without you – I’d be on my own!)

As a way of celebrating a year of joyful practice together we will have a party at the end of last class for 2014. Please join me either for class and then party after – or just come to party!!!

When: Saturday 20th December 10.30 – 11.30am (yoga practice) 11.30am – 1pm  (PARTY TIME)

Where: At Yoga Garage of course! Belair Community Centre, 1 Burnell Drive, Belair

What to bring: YOURSELF – feel free to bring a little plate to share or something to play with eg. hoola hoops, juggling balls, your AcroYoga skills or anything else you might think of

 

 

Adelaide AcroYoga Master Sessions: Style & Flow with Daniel Scott

Adelaide AcroYoga Community hosts Daniel Scott at YOGA GARAGE
Adelaide AcroYoga Community hosts Daniel Scott at YOGA GARAGE
AcroYoga Master Sessions with Daniel Scott

Daniel Scott, world-infamous AcroYogi provocateur, is coming to Adelaide for the first time!

This mad scientist does things a little differently, so prepare to gain a whole new perspective.

Beginner or beyond, the same rule applies: In order to get good, you’ve got to get better. Edges will be pushed and polished.

Bases will fly, flyers will base, and everyone is going to learn to spot high-level awesomeness!

The Elements of Style: Get GOOD
Weekend Session 1: Saturday

The Master Sessions will grow organically. Foundations of balance and connection will be established. Bone-stacking redefined. High-level spotting skills honed. Beginners to Acrobatic Movement will be challenged. Intermediate and advanced practitioners will also burn with satisfaction.

Focus: Exploration of partner movement through gravity, weight distribution, and partner connection.
Skills Tested: Smooth entry/exit into/out of fundamental positions in pursuit of higher-level flow, Anatomical Balancing, Proprioceptive Acuity.

Don’t know what any of this means? Good. You will!

Pre-reqs
You should be able to base or fly these moves:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cMQEYdvJ7A

The Fundamentals of Flow: Get BETTER
Weekend session 2: Sunday

You’ve gotten good. You’re getting better. Now it’s time to GET AWESOME! This session focuses on the finer details of creative collaboration through shared movement. We’ll work on high level flows, washing machines, and transitions, as well as daily calibrations to keep your high-performance engines running smooth.

Suggested pre-reqs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBWkgml-TLE

Bio:
Not all yogis are created equal. Daniel Scott is one of them.

Offering a fresh alternative to the traditional “yoga voice”, Daniel Scott’s classes are mix balance and improv, strength and flexibility, breath and body. Daniel focuses strongly on moving into postures, not through them. A globally renowned ashtanga-vinyasa teacher and Certified Level 2 AcroYoga instructor, he enjoys barefoot running, street art, good coffee, large quantities, and great qualities. Deeply dedicated to sharing in the immense journey from self-conscious to self-aware, this yogi provocateur strives to answer the ever-present question: Are you moving, or being moved?

When: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2015
10am – 1pm & 3pm – 6pm BOTH DAYS

Where: YOGA GARAGE, Belair Community Centre;
1 Burnell Drive, Belair SA 5052

Cost: $230 (early bird) $250 (after Dec 31st)

Bookings: contact Karen Gunter @ YOGA GARAGE you can view the event here

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0403 198964

Website: yogagarage.com.au