Movement and Mental Health
Movement is one of your most effective tools for managing your mental health - but first we have to get you through the door!
Coming to the studio for the first time is the hardest. But once you've done it once, you'll feel welcome, looked after and confident to come back - we promise :)
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We'll greet you and get you settled in the room. There will be a mat waiting for you, the teacher will show you around the space, let you know where to put your bag and your shoes, show you the toilet and the changing area, and where you can get a glass of water.
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If you're feeling anxious about visiting for the first time - you're not alone! Lots of our clients felt that way to start with, but we can confidently say they did not feel that way for long.
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Some things that might help you feel more comfortable
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- please send us a message beforehand if you'd like, and we can e-meet before the class
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- we run regular open mornings/days where you can pop in and have a look around the space
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- if you'd like to pop down to the studio before signing up, just let us know and we'll be able to arrange that
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- we've also felt anxious about going to a new studio and we know how you feel. ​​​​
Move for your Mind
Movement has been proven in multiple studies to significantly reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, as well as lowering stress levels, improving sleep quality, reducing physical pain and giving you more energy to live the life you want.
And the best part? It doesn't matter a great deal what movement you do - you just have to move. If you like running, run! If you hate running, don't do it. Choose something you enjoy and can stick with - if that's yoga, Pilates or any of our classes, come and see us soon.
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DON'T THINK, JUST MOVE
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We spend a LOT of time up in our thoughts, and it's a huge relief when we're able to come down from there and back into our bodies. To reconnect with the present moment.
Yoga for Anxiety and Mental Health
Yoga for Anxiety
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We all get anxious sometimes - we're not going to be able to avoid this; it's part of the human experience. But for some of us anxiety starts to impact our choices and lives more deeply.
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The feelings of anxiety are really hard to live with and can be completely exhausting. So if you find yourself on alert, hyper vigilant and unable to switch off or find joy in things, know that movement and specifically yoga will help you.
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A few of the reasons yoga is so brilliant at helping people manage their mental health:
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- breathwork to calm the nervous system (especially the vegus nerve, which is stimulated when our diaphragm is used correctly in full yogic breaths)
- meditation to bring a moment of quiet and calm and some distance between you and your thoughts
- constant movement connected to the breath forces you to be fully present in the moment
- improving mobility and reducing physical pain
- the social aspect of sharing a class with other people and connecting, however briefly
- relaxation techniques
- building confidence and boosting mood
- Improving sleep
- seeing progress and facing challenges
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