Soltalk September 2017 | Page 42

Wellbeing Hatha Yoga classes starting at Hotel Los Arcos, Nerja I’m very happy to announce that my yoga classes will be commencing this month in Nerja, at the Hotel Los Arcos. Yoga is a wonderful therapeutic practice that everybody can enjoy. It is also a great practice and exercise for teenagers. A Hatha Yoga class incorporates Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breathing exercises) and relaxation to achieve a sense of peace and wellbeing on all levels. many levels. (Note: it is important to seek medical advice if you have any outstanding medical issues). Working with postures, breathing exercises and relaxation, on a physical level we achieve strength, balance and flexibility. Our minds and bodies are deeply interlinked and the physical states that we achieve through Yoga subsequently reflect on our state of mind. Classes may be adapted for all levels: postures may be held for longer and variations may be added for a more challenging class while others may prefer easier, more restful options. Each class is adapted to the general level of the participants. It is recommended that beginners start with a beginners class while those with experience to join the intermediate level classes. Yoga teaches us to listen to our bodies and to calm our busy minds. With regular practice, we are able to achieve a sense of balance, calm and internal peace. Yoga practice is very beneficial in helping to release tension, anxiety and stress which if allowed to progress can create ill health. It can help ease a wide variety of ailments from stress, tension, backache, hormonal imbalance, and many other issues, increasing circulation to all organs of the body, aiding digestion and helping to expel toxins from the body. Yoga can help us achieve balance on Yoga is a very personal practice and everyone may work through the class at their own pace, although it is important to always try and continue the flow of the class to achieve maximum benefit from your practice. Come along and try a class to see for yourself the many benefits that Yoga offers! See advertisement opposite for more details. I look forward to meeting you! JO BRADLEY 40