Yoga practice is for everyone, young or old, professional athlete or professional accountant, we all have something to gain from a regular practice. An ancient system of meditative movement with roots in Indian Vedanta, the physical postures of yoga (known as Hatha yoga) are merely one aspect of this incredible practice. A typical yoga class will lead you through a series of both static and dynamic postures (known as asanas), working to synchronise breath and movement in order to warm, tone and open up your muscles.

Most yoga classes also include a period of conscious relaxation, to help your mind and body assimilate the affects of the practice. On a purely physical level, through learning the foundations of mindful movement you will gain strength and flexibility and on a deeper level, a disciplined practice can lead to stress reduction and a greater connection between mind and body. By increasing the range of movement in your joints and muscles and creating stability and strength in the joints, a safe yoga practice can help in recovery from injury and reduce patterns that lead to chronic pain.

Alongside many empirical benefits, ongoing scientific study has lead experts to believe that asana (yoga posture) practice, combined with mindful breathing patterns can aid in reducing high blood pressure and hyper tension.