Absolute Beginners' Yoga: Zero Experience Welcome

​Assisted stretching involves moving your limbs to achieve a greater range of motion (ROM) than you couldn't achieve alone.

​Increased ROM and Flexibility: Directly lengthens muscles and fascia, improving joint mobility.

​Enhanced Performance: Flexible muscles contract more efficiently, boosting athletic power.

​Stress and Tension Relief: Activates nervous system, promoting relaxation.

​Injury Prevention: Pliable muscles are less likely to be strained or torn during movement.
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Trigger Point Therapy Benefits
​The focuse is on releasing myofascial trigger points, painful knots within muscle fibers that can cause pain elsewhere.

​Chronic Pain Relief: Applying targeted pressure deactivates the knots, significantly reducing localized pain.

​Release of Muscle Spasms: Resolves the small, localized muscle contractions/knots.

​Headache Reduction: Relieves tension headaches often caused by trigger points in the neck and shoulders (e.g., trapezius).

​Improved Muscle Function: Restores the muscle's ability to contract fully and generate strength.

​Reduced Stiffness: Alleviates localized stiffness caused by the persistent knot.

​Required Essentials
​Yoga Mat: A non-slip mat is crucial for comfort and stability during poses.
​Comfortable Clothing: Wear clothes that allow for a full range of motion without restricting you (e.g., leggings, shorts, t-shirt, or tank top).
​Recommended Items
​Water Bottle: Stay hydrated, especially if the class is warm or long.
​Towel: A small hand towel for wiping away sweat.
​Yoga Props (If you own them):
​Strap: Helpful for deep stretching and reaching limbs (e.g., touching your toes).
​Blocks: Excellent for bringing the ground closer to you in standing poses and supporting knees in seated poses. (Many studios provide these.)
​Good to Know
​Arrive Early: Get there 5-10 minutes early to check in, set up your mat, and let the instructor know if you have any injuries.

​Practice Barefoot: Yoga is typically practiced without socks or shoes for better grip on the mat.

​Required Essentials
​Yoga Mat: A non-slip mat is crucial for comfort and stability during poses.
​Comfortable Clothing: Wear clothes that allow for a full range of motion without restricting you (e.g., leggings, shorts, t-shirt, or tank top).
​Recommended Items
​Water Bottle: Stay hydrated, especially if the class is warm or long.
​Towel: A small hand towel for wiping away sweat.
​Yoga Props (If you own them):
​Strap: Helpful for deep stretching and reaching limbs (e.g., touching your toes).
​Blocks: Excellent for bringing the ground closer to you in standing poses and supporting knees in seated poses. (Many studios provide these.)
​Good to Know
​Arrive Early: Get there 5-10 minutes early to check in, set up your mat, and let the instructor know if you have any injuries.

​Practice Barefoot: Yoga is typically practiced without socks or shoes for better grip on the mat.

​Assisted stretching involves moving your limbs to achieve a greater range of motion (ROM) than you couldn't achieve alone.

​Increased ROM and Flexibility: Directly lengthens muscles and fascia, improving joint mobility.

​Enhanced Performance: Flexible muscles contract more efficiently, boosting athletic power.

​Stress and Tension Relief: Activates nervous system, promoting relaxation.

​Injury Prevention: Pliable muscles are less likely to be strained or torn during movement.
​
Trigger Point Therapy Benefits
​The focuse is on releasing myofascial trigger points, painful knots within muscle fibers that can cause pain elsewhere.

​Chronic Pain Relief: Applying targeted pressure deactivates the knots, significantly reducing localized pain.

​Release of Muscle Spasms: Resolves the small, localized muscle contractions/knots.

​Headache Reduction: Relieves tension headaches often caused by trigger points in the neck and shoulders (e.g., trapezius).

​Improved Muscle Function: Restores the muscle's ability to contract fully and generate strength.

​Reduced Stiffness: Alleviates localized stiffness caused by the persistent knot.