The Yoga Loft - Willmar, MN
Yoga is the oldest self-improvement system in the world. It originated in India thousands of years ago as a way to revitalize the body, mind and spirit and to ease the path to enlightenment.
Although it is more than physical activity most North Americans think of yoga as exercise. As a physical exercise it is a non-competitive way to move the body, a way to create a positive body image and to increase flexibility and strength. The asanas or postures work the whole person. They increase the flexibility of the muscles and joints; stretch the spine; tone the internal organs, nerves and glands; and release stress and other blocks held within the body. Yoga practice also includes Pranayama or Yoga breathing with an understanding of how Prana or the life force moves through the body. Mindful breathing and other focusing aids during asana practice and meditation help instill the powerful benefit of yoga.
Yoga is more than a good stretch. With the practice of Yoga day-to-day life becomes easier;energy increases and at the same time the busy-ness of the mind eases.
Yoga by its very nature is challenging, yet it is not a contest or a race. Doing yoga correctly means paying attention to your breath and your body on the inside. You'll benefit from class by your effort no matter how flexible or strong you are or aren't. Don't worry about what the person next to you is doing. As long as you are feeling the posture, and you can maintain a smooth breath, you are practicing correctly.
Please don't push yourself too hard, especially in the beginning. Your yoga practice should not cause you pain. Yoga is a lifelong practice, and there is no need to be in a rush. This practice encourages you to begin slowly, practice regularly, breathe deeply, pay attention and build on the small, gradual changes you observe as you progress. We recommend that you practice three times a week in order to see some change and benefit.
In some classes, especially the Astanga and flow classes, the instructors will adjust you by touching you appropriately and gently guiding you to the proper position. If you have an objection to being touched, please let us know before class.
Each class will end with 5-15 minutes of relaxation in Savasana pose. If you need to leave class early for any reason, please do so before we begin Savasana so as not to disturb others. We do not advise that you skip Savasana except when the situation cannot be avoided.
Most importantly, we want you to have fun!
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