Yoga Fellowship NI

British Wheel of Yoga Congress 2010

Maeve Kelly
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Congress 2010

Representatives from the Yoga Fellowship of Northern Ireland recently travelled to Warwick to participate in the British Wheel of Yoga's annual conference.

Former YFNI Chair, Terence Quinn, took a number of classes at the congress which were well received.  Meanwhile our current Chair, Margaret O'Neill, together with Moira Harper (Senior Teacher Training Course Assessor) met with the Chairs of BWY and Yoga Scotland.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 August 2010 14:10 )  

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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.