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📆 Event Dates: March 1 to March 15, 2025
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📢 Free Yoga Camp” for Diabetes and Hypertension Management
📞 Limited Slots – Prior Appointment Required
📆 Event Dates: March 1 to March 15, 2025
⏲️ Timing: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India over 5,000 years ago, designed to unite the body, mind, and spirit. The word “yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit root “yuj,” meaning “to join” or “to unite.” Yoga encompasses various practices, including physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), meditation, and ethical principles. The physical postures (asanas) strengthen muscles, enhance flexibility, and improve balance. These postures engage different parts of the body, promoting better circulation and boosting the function of vital organs. The breathing techniques (pranayama) regulate energy flow, calm the nervous system, and reduce stress by activating the body’s parasympathetic nervous system—the system responsible for rest and relaxation. While it is commonly known for its physical benefits like improving flexibility, strength, and balance, yoga also has profound effects on mental and emotional well-being. It helps reduce stress, enhances mental clarity, and fosters self-awareness.
An asana is a physical posture or pose practiced in yoga to enhance strength, flexibility, and overall health. Each asana targets specific muscle groups and energy centers in the body, helping release tension, improve circulation, and promote physical alignment. Asanas also have mental and emotional benefits, often used to calm the mind, reduce stress, and promote inner peace.
A foundational standing pose that promotes balance and alignment.
A powerful standing posture that builds strength in the legs, improves focus, and stretches the chest and shoulders.
A gentle backbend that strengthens the spine, opens the chest, and improves flexibility in the back and shoulders.
A balancing pose that helps improve concentration and strengthen the legs.
A restorative pose that relaxes the body and calms the mind.
A pose that stretches the hamstrings and strengthens the arms and legs.
Yoga is a diverse practice, and various styles cater to different goals, fitness levels, and preferences. Some of the most well-known types of yoga includ:
Hatha yoga is a gentle introduction to the basic yoga postures. It’s perfect for beginners or those seeking a slower-paced practice. The focus is on breathing and alignment, allowing practitioners to hold poses for longer and deepen their understanding of each asana.
Vinyasa is a dynamic, flow-based style where each movement is synchronized with breath. It’s more fast-paced than Hatha and provides a cardiovascular workout while improving strength and flexibility. Vinyasa classes often vary in intensity and style, depending on the teacher.
Ashtanga is a structured style of yoga with a set sequence of poses. It is physically demanding and emphasizes strength, endurance, and flexibility. This form of yoga is great for individuals looking for a disciplined, rigorous practice.
Iyengar yoga focuses on precision and alignment in every pose. Props like belts, blocks, and straps are used to assist practitioners in achieving the correct posture. It’s ideal for those recovering from injuries or seeking a practice focused on anatomical correctness.
Bikram yoga is a hot yoga practice done in a room heated to around 105°F (40°C). It follows a fixed sequence of 26 postures designed to detoxify the body through sweat, increase flexibility, and improve circulation.
Restorative yoga focuses on deep relaxation. Poses are held for longer periods, often with the support of props, allowing the body and mind to completely relax and restore. It is ideal for stress relief, recovery from injury, or winding down at the end of a busy day.
Kundalini yoga incorporates postures, breathwork, chanting, and meditation to awaken kundalini energy (the primal energy believed to reside at the base of the spine). It is known for its spiritual and transformative aspects.
Yin yoga is a slow-paced style where poses are held for several minutes, allowing deep stretching of the connective tissues. It enhances flexibility and promotes relaxation, making it a great complement to more active styles of yoga.
Yoga is a practice that can be embraced by people of all ages, fitness levels, and backgrounds. Whether you’re a beginner looking to improve flexibility and reduce stress or an athlete aiming to enhance strength and mental focus, yoga offers something for everyone. It is adaptable to individual needs, making it suitable for children, adults, seniors, and even those with physical limitations or chronic conditions. Pregnant women, people recovering from injuries, and those dealing with specific health concerns can also practice yoga under the guidance of experienced instructors, ensuring the practice is safe and beneficial.
Yoga can be practiced at any time, depending on your lifestyle and goals. Here are some ideal times to practice yoga:
Practicing yoga early in the morning is energizing and helps prepare the body and mind for the day ahead. It boosts metabolism, enhances focus, and sets a positive tone for the day.
Evening yoga helps unwind the body and relax the mind after a long day. It’s particularly useful for stress relief, improving sleep quality, and calming the nervous system before bedtime.
Incorporating yoga into your routine brings numerous benefits to both your physical and mental health. Yoga is essential for:
Yoga reduces stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, calming the body, and promoting relaxation.
Regular practice increases flexibility in the muscles and joints, improving overall mobility.
Many yoga postures are weight-bearing, helping to build and tone muscles.
Through meditation and mindful breathing, yoga improves focus, concentration, and cognitive function.
Through meditation and mindful breathing, yoga improves focus, concentration, and cognitive function.Yoga’s emphasis on mindfulness and inner awareness promotes emotional regulation, leading to greater emotional well-being.
Yoga is highly effective for building muscle, strength, and flexibility. While yoga is often associated with flexibility, it also involves various postures that engage different muscle groups, helping build functional strength. Many yoga poses require you to lift and hold your body weight, making it a natural form of resistance training. Yoga not only enhances physical fitness but also promotes mental resilience, mindfulness, and inner strength.
Building Muscle : Poses like Plank, Warrior II, and Boat Pose work on strengthening core muscles, arms, legs, and back. Over time, consistent practice helps increase muscle tone and definition.
Increasing Flexibility : Yoga postures gently stretch muscles, ligaments, and tendons, improving flexibility in the joints. Regular practice allows the muscles to lengthen and increases range of motion.
Improving Balance and Stability: Poses like Tree Pose and Eagle Pose improve balance by strengthening the stabilizing muscles around the ankles, knees, and core.
At the Yoga Center by Ace Wellness, located within Ace Hospital, we offer a unique blend of traditional yoga practices, backed by modern science. Under the expert guidance of our experienced doctors and trainers, our center provides a holistic approach to healing and well-being. Our Yoga Center integrates yoga with holistic treatments like Ayurvedic therapies, Panchakarma, and detox programs, providing comprehensive care for conditions such as stress, obesity, diabetes, chronic cardiac issues, and neurological disorders. Contact us today to learn more about our yoga programs and how we can help you on your path to better health.
Yoga is for everyone! Regardless of age, fitness level, or flexibility, yoga can be adapted to suit individual needs. Whether you’re a beginner, an older adult, or someone with health concerns
No, you do not need to be in perfect physical condition to start practicing yoga. Our programs are designed to accommodate individuals of all fitness levels.
For optimal results, it’s recommended to practice yoga 2-3 times a week. However, even practicing once a week can provide benefits such as reduced stress and improved flexibility. Consistency is key in achieving long-term physical and mental well-being.
Yes, yoga can be a highly effective and safe practice for managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and more
Getting started is easy! Simply contact us to schedule a consultation or book your first session. Our team will guide you in selecting the best program tailored to your health needs and fitness goals.