Infinity Yoga and Pilates

? In recent years there have been a growing number of well-designed studies into the health benefits of yoga. These show that the practice of yoga is safe, useful and very cost effective for a wide range of conditions and life-stages. Generally, it is recognised as an ancient system that recognises the multi-dimensional nature of the human person. In Yoga, the body, breath and mind are seen as a union of these multi-dimensional aspects of each and every human being. The system and various techniques of Yoga cultivate the experience of that union, leading to greater integration of being, internal peacefulness, and clarity of the mind. It is a system that is designed to cultivate health and happiness, and a greater sense of self-awareness and higher consciousness. Yoga cultivates health and wellbeing (physical, emotional, mental and social) through the regular practice of a range of many different techniques, including postures and movement, breath awareness and breathing exercises, relaxation and concentration, self-inquiry and meditation. A common class typically includes:
* An introduction, possibly including some breathing exercises and/or relaxation
* A centering phase, warm up, hot-phase and cool-down
* Yoga and Pilates postures, movements and stretches
* Relaxation and/or meditation. Solomon YogalatesTM also known as the YogalatesTM method is a comprehensive exercise system which successfully fuses the practices of Yoga and Pilates. Both Yoga and Pilates have changed and been adapted over the course of history. Likewise YogalatesTM is an ever evolving method which embraces the latest research and methodology on functional movement, back care and exercise therapeutics. Programs take a personalized approach whereby the practice is modified to suit the client. Everybody is unique so individuals are encouraged to work at their own pace and level. A regular Yogalates session will include exercises and poses (asana) to cultivate strength, stamina, stability and flexibility with particular attention paid to building tone in the deeper postural “core” muscles. These protect the spine against injury, support the internal organs and foster pelvic and spinal awareness to promote good posture. Equipment such as blocks and resistance bands are used. In Yogalates the eight limbs of yoga are implemented making it a holistic approach which aims to bring about balance and unity in body, mind and spirit.