Ancient Wisdom

Did you know.....?

• Your hamstrings start contracting when you first sit on a hard school chair.
• Joints that are not moved will dry-up and initiate arthritis.
• The little muscles in the spine can stay in spasm for 20 years.
• Practising the postures (asana) breaks down emotional armour built-up during times of stress.
• Yoga improves your strength, flexibility and mental focus.
• There are only seven emotions (and that includes both fear and excitement).
• Emotions are the messengers that the mind employs to activate the body.
• Breathing is one of only three ways to gain access to the autonomic nervous system (adrenalin control).
• As a culture we have developed breathing patterns that are stress-inducing.
• The way we breathe dictates the amount of tension in our bodies.
• The way we use our breath can trap long forgotten emotions that continue to affect us subconsciously.
• Stresses and negative emotions are a waste of energy.