Tag Archives: Yoga

Gift Cards – Yoga Courses and lessons in Nunthorpe and Kirkby (Great Broughton)

We are offering Beginner and Improver Gift Cards for our Hatha Yoga Flow Courses. What is Hatha Yoga? Hatha is the root of all yoga.   Iyengar, Vinyasa, Yin, Ashtanga and other forms all stem from Hatha yoga.  A ‘Hatha’ yoga class will typically involve a set of physical postures (yoga poses) and breathing techniques, practiced slowlyContinue reading “Gift Cards – Yoga Courses and lessons in Nunthorpe and Kirkby (Great Broughton)”

AMALA Teesside – Yoga & Meditation music resources

People often ask what music is played in lessons and in final relaxation and where to find it. I thought I would share some of the music that is played in class, so students and all can enjoy on and off the mat! Savasana – Final relaxation music (no chanting). Savasana – Final relaxation musicContinue reading “AMALA Teesside – Yoga & Meditation music resources”

Relaxation Techniques – relieve stress and anxiety with these tips

Using Yoga and Meditation to learn how to relax. “Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax” Mark Black Relaxation techniques are a great way of helping the body and mind to rest and recover. Sometimes we can find it difficult to switch off. Especially as we have many day-to-day demands, work stressesContinue reading “Relaxation Techniques – relieve stress and anxiety with these tips”

Ashtanga in Middlesbrough and Stockton – Managing Anxiety and OCD Symptoms

Practising Mysore Ashtanga (the traditional way of practising Asthanga yoga) has changed many peoples mental wellbeing around the world for the better. When practiced daily with persistence, it is a very transformational practice. Through the power of having a committed, dedicated practice, not only does practice change for good on the mat, life off the mat startsContinue reading “Ashtanga in Middlesbrough and Stockton – Managing Anxiety and OCD Symptoms”

Community Yoga in Middlesbrough & Stockton (Teesside) – AMALAwellness

Community Yoga, Chair Yoga and Chair Exercise in Middlesbrough, Stockton & Redcar and Cleveland. Blog Post Created 19th July 2021, Updated 14th November 2021. Hi all! As things start to change and restrictions are lifted, I just thought I would update you on our plans moving forward. AMALAwellness – Young at Heart, and Active forContinue reading “Community Yoga in Middlesbrough & Stockton (Teesside) – AMALAwellness”

Hatha Yoga – Middlesbrough & Stockton

What is  Hatha Yoga? Combining Asana (Postures) with Pranayama (Breathing techniques)… Hatha is the root of all yoga.   Iyengar, Vinyasa, Yin, Ashtanga and other forms of Yoga all stem from Hatha yoga.  A ‘Hatha’ yoga class will typically involve a set of physical postures (yoga poses) and breathing techniques, practiced slowly and with standing, seated andContinue reading “Hatha Yoga – Middlesbrough & Stockton”

Yoga Ingleby Barwick – Gentle Exercise and Chair Yoga For Seniors

‘Keep Moving Teesside’ – Gentle Exercise Classes, Chair Yoga and Yoga in Ingleby Barwick and Stockton-on-Tees. The NHS recommends you should do 120-150 moderate exercise every week and do some form of physical activity every day, especially as we get older. It is recommended that we should also do exercises that focus on strength andContinue reading “Yoga Ingleby Barwick – Gentle Exercise and Chair Yoga For Seniors”

The 8 limbs of Yoga: Philosophy for Beginners

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Patanjali is often referred to as the father of Yoga. An old sage, who wrote The Yoga Sutras – a detailed book on which how one can reach Samadhi (Spirital enlightenment) through a dedicated Yoga Practice. It is often claimed that Patanjali wrote The Yoga Sutras 1,700 years a go,Continue reading “The 8 limbs of Yoga: Philosophy for Beginners”