Yoga
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The main components of yoga are postures (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility) and breathing. Yoga helps to create mindfulness and strength within the body to better cope with stress.
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The practice originated in India about 5,000 years ago and has been adapted in other countries in a variety of ways. Yoga is now commonplace in leisure centres, health clubs, schools, hospitals and surgeries. Breath is one of the most important aspects of yoga and should not be discounted as a way of dealing with stress and helping your body to release stress. You will see the prevalence of Yoga in many fitness programs because of the physical, mental and emotional benefits.
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What are the health benefits of yoga? Dozens of scientific trials of varying quality have been published on yoga. While there's scope for more rigorous studies on its health benefits, most studies suggest yoga is a safe and effective way to increase physical activity, especially strength, flexibility and balance.
There's some evidence that regular yoga practice is beneficial for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, aches and pains – including lower back pain – depression and stress. Per the UK National Health Service
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For Our Frontline Emergency Responders, an opportunity to try Yoga with one of our service providers to assist your body's natural healing capabilities for stress reduction and relaxation.
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Whangarei District
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Jaymin
Yoga Being
The Yoga Yurt,
182 Whau Valley Road,
Whau Valley, Whangarei 0112
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For our Frontline workers, an opportunity to try Yoga to assist the body's natural healing capabilities through encouraging stress reduction and relaxation.
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Jo Woollacott
Whangarei Heads Yoga Retreat,
16 Reotahi Road, McLeod Bay
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One ½ hour Meditation plus Reiki private session • FREE (limited to 5 participants)
FREE attendance to Yoga Classes at WHY RETREAT during the campaign
An opportunity to try Yoga, Meditation or Reiki offered by a NZ Exercise endorsed provider of tax deductible stress management exercise programs. Learn relaxation techniques and gain control of the mind through breath, movement and meditation. Book your space 0221 608 950.
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Tim Seutter (Firefighter)
Yoga Fire
The Loft Studio
51 Commerce Street, Whangarei
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Oliver Cairns
True You Wellness,
Unit 1/16A Commerce street,
Whangarei.
www.trueyouwellness.co.nz/yoga
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Tauranga / Western Bay of Plenty
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Stephanie Olver
Mount Yoga
Above the Heart Foundation Building 26a Tawa St, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
https://www.facebook.com/mountyogastudio/
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