Yoga should not only be an external practice
We'd like to help you find your internal/spiritual journey.
We teach more then asana (poses), pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation as part of this journey, we teach people.
NOURISH IS YOGA ALLIANCE ACCREDITED AND A YOGA TEACHER-TRAINER.
TEACHERS WITH INJURIES: COME AND SEE ME!
THERAPEUTIC YOGA /PHYSIO-YOGA |
Your body-mind balance benefits from merging physiotherapy principles with yoga.The therapeutic application of yoga and its teachings are inherently deeply applicable to healing injuries and persona growth. So if you are you injured, a one on one consultation combines the rich eastern tradition of yoga principles with a firm foundation of knowledge in medical western science and biomechanics, physiology, kinesiology and anatomy.
Opting for therapeutic yoga in your program, unlocks your body-mind-breath's potential towards a healthy and happy lifestyle".
Your program is likely to include a sequence of physical postures (asanas) or therapeutic exercises, and breath work (pranayama) or meditation.
* Scientific references at the bottom of the page
Opting for therapeutic yoga in your program, unlocks your body-mind-breath's potential towards a healthy and happy lifestyle".
Your program is likely to include a sequence of physical postures (asanas) or therapeutic exercises, and breath work (pranayama) or meditation.
* Scientific references at the bottom of the page
INDIVIDUAL YOGA
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Add private yoga to your program, if your body feels stuck in places, and you would like more strength and flexibility, Are you finding it hard to concentrate or get a good night's sleep? The acidity of the body, the response of the nervous system and hormonal balance shifts by focussing on the breath and calming the mind.
The latest research finds that yoga impacts neurophysiological and neuro-cognitive mechanisms related to self-regulation, psychological health, and stress management. What’s more, regular yoga practice may buffer the effects of aging and increase resilience to life challenges and stressors.
Yoga will improve your posture and breathing and help the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems function more smoothly. You’ll experience a better quality of life and more relaxed lifestyle.
Group or individual yoga
When to book a class or individual lesson? Would you like yoga with a group of others/friends at your own home? That's great, give me a call. You may prefer private sessions to focus on your individual needs and book in my boutique practice in Coogee.
* Scientific references at the bottom of the page
The latest research finds that yoga impacts neurophysiological and neuro-cognitive mechanisms related to self-regulation, psychological health, and stress management. What’s more, regular yoga practice may buffer the effects of aging and increase resilience to life challenges and stressors.
Yoga will improve your posture and breathing and help the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems function more smoothly. You’ll experience a better quality of life and more relaxed lifestyle.
Group or individual yoga
When to book a class or individual lesson? Would you like yoga with a group of others/friends at your own home? That's great, give me a call. You may prefer private sessions to focus on your individual needs and book in my boutique practice in Coogee.
* Scientific references at the bottom of the page
CORPORATE YOGA |
Corporate yoga: please contact us for more information
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Why would you provide yoga at work for your employees?
Corporate yoga is not a 'typical yoga studio' class: A magic bond is created through connecting movement and breath with your collaegues.
No employee should experience discrimination due to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Every person is welcome. We work with your abilities and try and make you feel comfortable and safe and connecting as a group in your work environment, without openly referring to personal information.
Employees face numerous psychological and physical stressors that can undermine their work performance. These stressors, stemming from a variety of possible causes, have enormous health and financial impacts on employees as well as employers. A recent Harvard study says yoga and meditation reduce healthcare costs with 43%.**
Stress and back pain for example are two key factors leading to sickness absence at work. Recent research indicates that yoga can be effective for reducing perceived stress, alleviating back pain, and improving psychological well-being.
Yoga at work does not significantly lowering your heart rate, but through a pragmatic mindfulness intervention to benefit personnel working in chronically high-stress environments, Yoga has been demonstrated to reduce the parameters of aggression and negative emotions and findings support that yoga at workplace may result in positive psychological empowerment of the employees as well.
It also improves flexibility, state anxiety and musculoskeletal fitness.
Therefor yoga, delivered onsite during the workday, can be timely and valuable to employee and employer alike with an advanced yoga alliance educated physiotherapist/exercise scientist on board.
* Scientific references at the bottom of the page
Corporate yoga is not a 'typical yoga studio' class: A magic bond is created through connecting movement and breath with your collaegues.
No employee should experience discrimination due to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Every person is welcome. We work with your abilities and try and make you feel comfortable and safe and connecting as a group in your work environment, without openly referring to personal information.
Employees face numerous psychological and physical stressors that can undermine their work performance. These stressors, stemming from a variety of possible causes, have enormous health and financial impacts on employees as well as employers. A recent Harvard study says yoga and meditation reduce healthcare costs with 43%.**
Stress and back pain for example are two key factors leading to sickness absence at work. Recent research indicates that yoga can be effective for reducing perceived stress, alleviating back pain, and improving psychological well-being.
Yoga at work does not significantly lowering your heart rate, but through a pragmatic mindfulness intervention to benefit personnel working in chronically high-stress environments, Yoga has been demonstrated to reduce the parameters of aggression and negative emotions and findings support that yoga at workplace may result in positive psychological empowerment of the employees as well.
It also improves flexibility, state anxiety and musculoskeletal fitness.
Therefor yoga, delivered onsite during the workday, can be timely and valuable to employee and employer alike with an advanced yoga alliance educated physiotherapist/exercise scientist on board.
* Scientific references at the bottom of the page
Video:
http://upliftconnect.com/watch-science-behind-yoga/
References:
Dwivedi U1, Kumari S1, Nagendra HR1, (2016), Effect of yoga practices in reducing counterproductive work behavior and its predictors.Indian J Psychiatry. 2016 Apr-Jun;58(2):216-9.
Hartfiel N, Burton C, Rycroft-Malone J, et al, (2012), Yoga for reducing perceived stress and back pain at work.Occup Med (Lond). 2012 Dec;62(8):606-12.
Gard, T., Noggle, J., Park, C., Vago, D. & Wilson, A. (2014). Potential self-regulatory mechanisms of yoga for psychological health. Frontiers of Human Neuroscience
Klatt M, Steinberg B, Duchemin AM. Mindfulness in Motion (MIM) (2015), An Onsite Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) for Chronically High Stress Work Environments to Increase Resiliency and Work Engagement. J Vis Exp. Jul 1;(101)
Schmalzl, L., Powers, C. & Henje Blom, E. (2015). Neurophysiological and neurocognitive mechanisms underlying the effects of yoga-based practices: Towards a comprehensive theoretical framework. Frontiers of Human Neuroscience.
Villemure, C., Ceko, J., Cotton, V.A. & Bushnell, M.C. (2015). Neuroprotective effects of yoga practice: Age- experience-, and frequency-dependent plasticity. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
https://www.elsevier.com/connect/the-science-of-yoga-what-new-research-reveals
Wang M-Y, Yu SS-Y, Hashish R, et al. (2013),The biomechanical demands of standing yoga poses in seniors: the Yoga Empowers Seniors Study (YESS). BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013;13:8.
https://www.elsevier.com/connect/the-science-of-yoga-what-new-research-reveals
**http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/harvard-study-finds-yoga-and-meditation-reduces-healthcare-cost-43-36026
http://upliftconnect.com/watch-science-behind-yoga/
References:
Dwivedi U1, Kumari S1, Nagendra HR1, (2016), Effect of yoga practices in reducing counterproductive work behavior and its predictors.Indian J Psychiatry. 2016 Apr-Jun;58(2):216-9.
Hartfiel N, Burton C, Rycroft-Malone J, et al, (2012), Yoga for reducing perceived stress and back pain at work.Occup Med (Lond). 2012 Dec;62(8):606-12.
Gard, T., Noggle, J., Park, C., Vago, D. & Wilson, A. (2014). Potential self-regulatory mechanisms of yoga for psychological health. Frontiers of Human Neuroscience
Klatt M, Steinberg B, Duchemin AM. Mindfulness in Motion (MIM) (2015), An Onsite Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) for Chronically High Stress Work Environments to Increase Resiliency and Work Engagement. J Vis Exp. Jul 1;(101)
Schmalzl, L., Powers, C. & Henje Blom, E. (2015). Neurophysiological and neurocognitive mechanisms underlying the effects of yoga-based practices: Towards a comprehensive theoretical framework. Frontiers of Human Neuroscience.
Villemure, C., Ceko, J., Cotton, V.A. & Bushnell, M.C. (2015). Neuroprotective effects of yoga practice: Age- experience-, and frequency-dependent plasticity. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
https://www.elsevier.com/connect/the-science-of-yoga-what-new-research-reveals
Wang M-Y, Yu SS-Y, Hashish R, et al. (2013),The biomechanical demands of standing yoga poses in seniors: the Yoga Empowers Seniors Study (YESS). BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013;13:8.
https://www.elsevier.com/connect/the-science-of-yoga-what-new-research-reveals
**http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/harvard-study-finds-yoga-and-meditation-reduces-healthcare-cost-43-36026
