Benefits of Traditional Yoga
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• Yoga conditions the body and mind 
• Restores energy vitality and balance 
• Promotes strength, flexibility and self-transformation
• Massages and tones internal organs
• Helps prevent disease and reduces stress
• Regulates hormones
• Equalises blood pressure
• Improves posture
• Pranayama (breathing exercises) helps to manage asthma
• Focuses the mind for meditation

The 8 Limbs of Yoga
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The basis of the teachings:

Yama -  moral codes including non-violence and truthfulness 
Niyama - self-purification and self-study
Asana - the practice of physical postures 
Pranayama - breath control 
Pratyahara - internal focus and control of the senses
Dharana- concentration 
Dhyana - meditation 
Samadhi- contemplation and self-realization 

These limbs are designed to guide individuals towards holistic
well-being ​and spiritual growth

More About KatKow

You will often hear this term used in yoga classes.
Imagine the visual of the spine moving from an extended position of Kow (cow), to flexion like a Kat (cat) arching its middle back.
When performed on all fours it also stimulates the movement of
the ball and socket joints of the hips and shoulders.

As the spine moves from extension to flexion it is stimulating the movement of the bones and the cushioning between each bone is squeezed and released a bit like squeezing a sponge full of water.

This cushioning (inter vertebral disc) between each
vertebrae looses its blood supply after the age of 30 and only movement will maintain the health of this disc.

KatKow on all fours is taught as a warmup. When used in conjunction
with the flowing inhale and exhale of the breath it promotes the relaxation of the nervous system.

This can give rise to a sense of presence and peace within.
It is also used as a reference point when practicing other postures such as shoulder stand.

Benefits of KatKow:
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• Healthy spine and organs
• Relieves stress and calms the mind
• Tones and improves flexibility
• Increases strength and suppleness
• Creates space for deeper breathing
• Improves coordination
• Improves posture and balance
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Testimonials

Adam

"I have suffered from High Blood pressure for well over 10 years. I have tried numerous ways to reduce it but without much success.
You suggested yoga and breathing as a way to help control my blood pressure and I thought, it can't hurt to give it a try.
The results were astounding! I'm not the most flexible human being and found some of the exercises quite difficult. However, the combination of the exercises, the deep breathing and the relaxation that flows from this has had a profound effect on my blood pressure.
The breathing is something I can do in the car, between meeting clients and especially after a gym workout as a way to cool down. I'm also convinced that my health has improved dramatically. The feeling that my body detoxifies through deep yoga breathing is a positive effect.
I HIGHLY recommend yoga as a way to re-balance the body and the
organs. Katrina has given me a powerful tool to regain my health and I am eternally grateful to her."


Peter 

I found that private yoga lessons with Katrina have been very beneficial.
Despite my Parkinson's Disease, yoga has kept me flexible and more capable than I otherwise would have been.
I am happy to say it has also significantly improved my long-standing lower back and shoulder issues.
I think Katrina's expertise and personalized approach have been very effective.
I highly recommend Katrina to anyone looking to enhance their quality of life.
The private sessions have been especially good as they are tailored to my
individual needs, while also flexible enough that we can address any short
term issues that might crop up.

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Nina

​​"I love my private yoga sessions with Katrina.

I always feel stronger, more flexible and relaxed."