Find a yoga class in Johannesburg

Embracing the Ancient Art Form in Johannesburg

Yoga is an ancient art form and exercise routine that is gaining an increase in its popularity with each passing day. In fact, it is an art form that is trending from Beirut to Bangkok. However, here in South Africa we have also been embracing the trend. Johannesburg has not been immune to the infectious pull of yoga and I am sure that you too have also been sucked in by this new trend. The reason we have welcomed yoga into Johannesburg with open arms are because it is an all-encompassing exercise form that not only relaxes your mind sharpens your concentration and puts you in a state of calmness but also improves your general well being.

Yoga is best defined as the connection of your mind and your body. With proper yoga training; your lifestyle will automatically change to a far more spiritual one. Regular yoga practice will relax you, alleviating worldly stresses that need not affect your overall wellbeing. With your fast-paced lifestyle, you would certainly want to get rid of your daily stresses in a healthier way.

So why choose yoga over any other exercise form? Well, yoga should never be compared to any other type of exercise that works only on a physical level. Yoga is seen as a type of lifestyle and should not be seen as an entirely separate entity from life itself. Yoga is subdivided into various branches, all of which have very practical purposes.

The five basic groups of yoga include:

• Bhakti yoga: yoga dedicated to the devotion of God
• Raja yoga: a yoga form dedicated to contemplation
• Hatha yoga: involves the discipline of the body and keeping the balance between the mental, physical and other forces of the body
• Karma yoga: a yoga form for selflessness
• Jnana yoga: yoga branch focused on inquiry

So aside from being an exercise, yoga works by allowing you to discover inner peace, love, and purpose. Through yoga postures and simply breathing- you can become in tune with yourself, and start to understand yourself better.  Yoga is known to be a spiritual form of exercise because it helps you to connect with God. If you are still unsure of whether yoga is for you, perhaps visit your local Exclusive Books to get your hand on a copy of Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati’s, “Come Home to Yourself.” Reading all about yoga, and the history of this way of life can help you understand it better. While reading can be an exciting experience, actually doing yoga will allow you to feel the benefits of the discipline.

Yoga is known to have the following physical benefits:

• Improved respiration
• Better cardio health
• Increased flexibility and muscle tone
• Weight reduction
• Maintaining a balanced metabolism
• Protection from injury

With these physical benefits and many other mental benefits, how can you say no to yoga?

The New Wave:  Yoga in Johannesburg

There are many yoga studios in and around Johannesburg which offer yoga courses. The Sivananda School of Yoga, the Yoga Warrior, or even The Yoga Works SA are just some of the many studios that are open to the public. The fact that there are more and more yoga courses, workshops, and retreats mushrooming in the Johannesburg area is a testament to the fact that yoga is here to stay. It is imperative that you find a studio that suits your needs, your aims, and your ultimate goals. If you are a beginner to yoga, you may have to try classes at the different yoga studios to find the perfect one suited to your needs.  The classes offered vary from beginner yoga classes to the more advanced classes.

If you are afraid to commit to yoga class at a studio, or cannot make the time that a certain yoga class is offered than surely private yoga sessions are an option for you.  Perhaps you want to take beginner yoga classes in your own garden because you have the best view of Hyde Park than surely you have that option at your fingertips.

What are you waiting for? Start your search today!

Yoga at Home with Superprof                      

For those of you who simply cannot garner the guts to venture out to a studio than perhaps Superprof is the way to go for you. Visiting the Superprof website allows you to see the vast range of tutors who are available. The website is incredibly easy and user friendly. You are bound to find exactly what you are looking for on the website. Simply choose private yoga classes that are offered by qualified and very enthusiastic instructors. You can choose the specific class that you would like to join. You could opt for a 30 minute practice run or you could go the whole hog and settle for a 2-hour full-length class.

At yoga class, you will be trained in such a way that you will master all the different breathing techniques as well as the physical exercises. Why not opt for the Pranayama breathing exercises which will relieve you of all your daily stresses and bring about a gentle calmness into your life? With a Superprof tutor, you can get all this and more without having to leave the comfort of your surroundings. What could be more wonderful than exercising at your own pace and in the privacy of your own space? Sounds like pure bliss, doesn’t it? Feel free to speak to these tutors, who will readily cater to your yoga needs. By the way, there are over 1 500 tutors to choose from.  You can then ascertain what type of yoga is best suited to your needs.

Get Ready for Yoga Classes

Once you have chosen your Superprof tutor, take a deep breath in and out!  With your yoga classes decided, know that there are many yoga postures that help to regulate your blood circulation and also improves your digestive system. One such exercise for this purpose entails sitting on your legs with your heels just touching your bum….Yes, that simple but oh so effective. This effortless exercise is called the Vajrasana. The Bhadrasana pose helps to align your body by simply sitting down whilst keeping your legs apart and making sure that your feet touch each other. Be sure to relax your head, neck, and spine. There is also a yoga pose that can relieve wind and flatulence. This pose aids in eliminating gas and completely improves your digestive problems. What with our busy schedules and hectic lifestyles, eating on the go resulting in upset tummies so this pose is a Godsend, don’t you think?   As you can see yoga encompasses a whole gamut of exercises each with very practical purposes.

Why break out a sweat with a rigorous workout regime when you could do it all with yoga classes?  So dust off your old exercise mat and go the yoga way!  Feel calmer, more collected, and definitely ultra-cool.