Yoga

The benefits of yoga?

Physical well-being

Regular practice of yoga postures (asanas) improves your flexibility, strength, balance, and mobility. You’ll regain and maintain a healthy weight, increase your metabolism and energy levels, and enjoy restful sleep. Your overall physical condition will be optimized.

Mental and emotional well-being

Breathing techniques, pranayama, and meditation help reduce cortisol levels, promoting a calming mind and reducing stress and anxiety. You approach each day with joy, serenity, and clarity, and you become more resilient in the face of external hazards.

Harmony of body and mind

Through postures, conscious breathing, and meditation, yoga offers you a space of awareness, calm, mental tranquility, and focus. When we lie down, life energy, often called “Prana,” “Chi,” or “universal energy,” flows freely through the body, improving overall energy levels. Yoga is more than just a physical practice; it fosters the mind-body connection; it is a way of life, a truly holistic approach to overall well-being.

THIA's yoga offering

Hatha yoga

Hatha comes from “Ha” = Sun and “tha” = Moon. Yoga means Union. It embraces opposites, but also complementarity, such as Yin/Yang, feminine/masculine, inhalation/exhalation, movement/stillness. Hatha yoga is a technique that combines postural exercises, breathing, and meditation to harmonize body and mind.

Vinyasa yoga

The term “vinyasa” comes from “nyasa” = to place and “vi” = in a specific way. Thus, “vinyasa” means synchronizing movement with breathing. Our inhalation and exhalation are the driving force behind everything. Vinyasa (flow) is based on the fluid sequence of postures to form a succession of natural and harmonious movements. Although more dynamic, this technique is accessible to all because it offers different levels. Each participant has the opportunity to adapt the postures to their abilities.

Asthanga yoga

The term “Ashtanga” comes from Sanskrit, where “ashta” means eight and “anga” means limb or part. Thus, Ashtanga Yoga refers to the eight aspects of yoga, according to the Patanjali tradition, which include physical, mental, and spiritual discipline. This practice is based on a specific sequence of postures, practiced in an immutable order. Each movement is synchronized with the breath, creating fluidity and continuous energy in the practice. Ashtanga yoga develops strength, flexibility, and concentration, while cultivating a calm and focused mind.

Yin yoga

Unlike dynamic practices, Yin Yoga is a gentle and meditative practice that offers postures held for several minutes in a space of calm and relaxation, ideal for calming the nervous system and mind, cultivating patience and presence, and creating a balance between physical activity and mental relaxation. This slow approach improves flexibility, balances energy in the body, and gradually releases tension and energy blockages in the deep layers of the body, such as the fascia (connective membranes that envelop and soothe muscles, bones, and organs), ligaments, and joints.

Méditation

Whether through breathing, visualization, or concentration techniques, meditation is a practice that aims to calm the mind, anchor oneself in the present moment, cultivate mindfulness and inner calm, free oneself from the incessant flow of thoughts, soothe the mind, manage emotions, strengthen attention, and promote deep relaxation. The energy thus stabilized is often perceived by those around us, particularly by animals, who are sensitive to the vibrations of our energy. They react to our serenity by drawing closer and calming themselves. By practicing regularly, we can create harmony not only within ourselves, but also around us, strengthening the bond with the beings who share our space.

Meditative cold bath

The connection between yoga and cold baths lies in the ability to transcend the limits imposed by our minds. Through physical and mental challenges, we learn to listen to our bodies and push back mental barriers. This requires us to focus on breathing and accept discomfort to expand our comfort zone. Challenges are inevitable, but it’s how we approach them that determines their impact on our well-being. We can choose how we perceive pain and discomfort and adjust our response to the situation. Thus, everything becomes a matter of acceptance and perspective, transforming a difficult moment into an opportunity for personal growth and inner serenity.