Last Session

This was the last session of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, which is quite sad! I have thoroughly enjoyed this type of yoga. This session we were based in another room due to another group using the Envision Lounge we normally use. It was quite a disappointing turn out from all the participants for the last session as only four people turned up, but none the less it provided an opportunity for the instructor to spend more one on one time with participants.  The session started by us following the set routine of the sun salutations, then the stretching/balance poses then relaxation at the end. Normally at the beginning of sessions we would automatically begin the poses but this session all the participants were socializing with one another which I thought was rather cool and eased the atmosphere making it more enjoyable. Even though we were in a different room I found the atmosphere for my last session to be really enjoyable due to the fact the environment was peaceful, relaxed and had a nice ambiance as everyone was there for the same purpose of participating in yoga and getting as much out of the class.

Some benefits I have discovered since taking up Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga are that my deep breathing whilst doing the poses has vastly improved, as I have learnt the correct breathing techniques that can be applied to any situation in my daily life for example whether I'm stressed or want to relax all I need to do is focus on the correct breathing! I feel I have become more flexible and have noticed that I am able to hold the poses for longer periods compared to when I first began this class.

It was sad to think this was my last class but I would definitely like to continue with yoga as personally I find it refreshing, relaxing, you learn great breathing techniques and the obvious physical benefits of stretching, toning and increasing strength but there were a lot of mental benefits. I feel I have developed more knowledge around the terminology and poses. I would like to keep applying the poses that I have learnt over the course of weeks and just keep practicing what I have learnt with other OT buddies whom also took the class. I believe at Clubs & Soc's they also have yoga classes one evening per week so I would be keen to head on down to those and continue to work on my yoga skills that I have developed thus far!! All in all I have thoroughly enjoyed this type of yoga and it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend it to others who may not have done yoga before!! :)

Here is an article with some of the benefits of doing yoga..enjoy

http://www.altmedicinezone.com/yoga/benefits-of-yoga-to-keep-your-mind-and-body-stress-free/