Yoga Styles
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a gentle, static form of yoga.
In this yang world that mainly revolves around action, change, doing... we often forget the equally important yin side of rest, surrender and simply being.
The poses are simple and mainly seated. They are held for 3-5 minutes.
Because the poses are held for a longer period of time, you get time to focus your attention inward. Yin yoga is therefore also called meditation for beginners.
Feeling, observing, breathing, relaxing and releasing are some of the properties we explore in yin yoga.
By relaxing as much as possible in the pose, the deep tissues in our body get the chance to open to their own rhythm.
Since there can also be emotional patterns and blockages in these tissues, yin yoga can be a physical, mental and emotional experience.
For anyone who is looking for more peace, introspection and stillness in this busy world.
Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga is a traditional form of yoga, specially designed to promote general health and calmness of the mind. It brings you to a state of well-being on a physical, emotional and mental level.
In a gentle way, you work on flexibility, strength, breath, balance... Hatha Yoga has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, the endocrine system, the internal organs and the musculoskeletal system.
The word is a combination of the Sanskrit words 'Ha': the sun, action, warmth and 'Tha': the moon, rest, inner consciousness. The poses are therefore held for a moment, followed by a moment of relaxation to observe the effects.
Because of its traditional nature, Hatha Yoga is a fixed set of exercises, to minimise wandering of the mind. Each pose has a lot of variations to make it easier or more challenging, making it suitable for every level and every body.
SUP Yoga
Yoga on the water. It may sound challenging: wobbling on a Stand Up Paddle board, but it can be very relaxing and fun! You experience fun while you work on balance, flexibility, core, strength, breathing and relaxation. Floating on the water surface gives another dimention to your yoga practice.
The poses are adapted to your level. They can range from seated poses to more challenging standing poses. Variations are given for each posture, so you can choose how easy or how difficult you want to make it, which makes it suitable for every level.
Sup board and paddle are provided. A wet suit is not necessary.
Please wear comfortable clothing that can get wet.
Tip: Lycra leggings dry better and are less heavy than cotton. Also bring a bikini or swimming shorts and towel.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a method to bring you into a complete and deep relaxation on a physical, mental and emotional level.
The word Nidra means sleep. The sleep of the yogi. It is a technique in which you fall deeper and deeper into relaxation, so that you reach a state between waking and sleeping. In this receptive state, your brain accesses delta waves, which are responsible for restoration and healing during sleep. Deep tensions from your body and mind can be processed and dissolved.
In our daily lives we are constantly stimulated and there is little space and time for real relaxation. Often, due to this constant overstimulation, we no longer know how to switch to our parasympathetic nervous system.
Step by step, Yoga Nidra brings you back to this deep relaxed mode by using some gentle movements, breathing techniques, a short self-massage and a guided reclining meditation.
Yoga Nidra is ideal for anyone looking to experience a state of relaxed consciousness, who suffers from insomnia, worry, tension or stress.