Yoga

  Haṭha yoga is a branch of yoga which uses physical postures and Breathing Techniques to try to preserve and channel the vital force or energy. 

The regular practice of Hatha Yoga enhances strength, flexibility, and balance and may offer some light to moderate aerobic conditioning as well, depending on the style practiced. Other benefits may be gained from incorporating breath work (pranayama) and meditation as part of, or in addition to, a Hatha Yoga practice. 

 Yin Yoga is a slower-paced, more meditative version of the popular physical and spiritual discipline of yoga. In Yin yoga, the poses are held for a long period of time (typically three to five minutes or longer) to target the connective tissues (such as the ligaments) rather than focusing on the muscles. As a result, the asanas, or yoga postures, are more passive holds, with little muscular engagement. In addition:

• Helps you slow down
• Increase Flexibility
• Increase Energy
• Improve Sleep
• Helps reduce stress
•   Fosters Self-Love
• Releases stored Emotions
• Gain a deeper connection with yourself.

 Restorative yoga is a restful practice that is all about slowing down and opening your body through passive stretching. If you take a restorative class, you may hardly move at all, doing just a few postures over the course of an hour.  

Restorative yoga is suitable for practitioners of all levels. By definition, restorative yoga is a restful practice that holds yoga poses (asanas) for a longer duration using props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters. It is a practice of deep relaxation that emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga—the union of body and mind. Through the use of props for support, many of the postures are held almost effortlessly.

When the body enters a state of relaxation the mind can also consciously relax as tension is released from both body and mind. The only work that's required on your part during a restorative yoga practice is to pay attention to your breath and become aware of any sensations or thoughts that may arise.

 Vinyasa is a style of yoga characterized by stringing postures together so that you move from one to another, seamlessly, using breath.  also called "flow" because of the smooth way the poses run together, is one of the most popular contemporary styles of yoga. Some benefits include:

• Enhances Core Stability. 
• Improves Mobility and Range of Motion. 
• Keeps your Heart Healthy. 
• Calms the Mind and Reduces Stress. 
• Boosts Mood. 
• Grants Flexibility.
• Improves Sleep. 
• Stabilizes and Regulates the Emotions.

 Much like other types of childbirth-preparation classes, prenatal yoga is a multifaceted approach to exercise that encourages stretching, mental centering and focused breathing. Research suggests that prenatal yoga is safe and can have many benefits for pregnant women and their babies.  

Some Benefits of Prenatal Yoga:

• Improve sleep.
• Reduce stress and anxiety.
• Increase the strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth.
• Decrease lower back pain, nausea, headaches and shortness of breath.

  Yoga is perfect to try during the postpartum period as you can access yoga with any level of physical fitness. And you can start with just a few poses and progress from there. Just starting and doing your best is all you need to do to reap the benefits of a yoga practice. in addition, postpartum yoga also:

• Increased calmness.
• Decreased anxiety and depression.
• Reduced irritability and anger.
• Increased energy.
• Lower blood pressure.
• Reduced muscle tension.
• Relaxation through meditation.