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Featured Pose

Adho Mukha Svanasana / Downward Facing Dog

Dog Head Down

Benefits:

  • Stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, arches, and hands;
  • Strengthens the nerves in the arms and legs;
  • Tones the spinal nerves;
  • Circulation is stimulated especially in the upper spine (between the shoulder blades);
  • Helps the sinus area; and
  • Improves digestion.

Contraindications:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome;
  • Pregnancy - do not do this pose late-term;
  • High blood pressure or headache; and
  • Diarrhoea.

Yoga and inflammation

A study from Ohio State University found practising yoga regularly may help lower the level of cytokine in the blood. This chemical compound contributes to inflammation in the body.  Its level normally rises because of stress and ageing but the study suggests yoga practitioners have lower levels and respond less strongly to daily stressors.

Summer School 2010

Our Summer School

Confirmed
7 August at NICVA: Tanya Gallen

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