Practice of asanas, pranayama, and meditation. This form of Yoga focuses on the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of the practice.
At Mindful Yoga, located in Thornhill, the instructor brings a unique combination of Kripalu Yoga and Esther Myers Yoga to create a practice that is gentle yet effective in supporting a healthy lifestyle and maintaining wellness in both body and mind. The classes are designed to address the whole unified self, incorporating mindfully guided breathing and movement exercises to increase overall well-being in daily life.
The instructor, a graduate of the Kripalu Yoga teacher training and Esther Myers Yoga teacher training, has a personal story of healing and joy through Yoga. Having experienced the distressing effects of physical pain on her own body and mind, she found that movement brought freedom and positivity. This personal journey inspired her to become a certified Yoga teacher and share her knowledge with others seeking to increase their overall sense of well-being.
Practising Yoga at Mindful Yoga offers benefits such as reducing tension in the mind and body, inducing the relaxation response, building strength and increasing flexibility, increasing joint mobility, feeling more grounded, and feeling refreshed and relaxed. Kripalu Yoga, with its focus on compassion and mind-body integration, is a system that strengthens and relaxes the body to improve overall health and vitality.
Whether you are a beginner to Yoga or have been practising for years, Mindful Yoga welcomes everyone to experience the transformation to a more harmonious, balanced, and centred life through the practice of Yoga. Join the studio in Thornhill to give yourself the gift of Yoga and allow yourself to connect body, mind, and breath in the present moment.