Yoga With Rob Chambers

PRECAUTIONS ...

What if I'm not flexible enough?

Yoga helps to achieve flexibility by strengthening your body and
spine in all directions.

All that is required is your willingness to
achieve your personal best through sincerity, discipline and dedication.

Is Yoga a cardiovascular workout and/or can weight loss be accomplished?

Regardless of the level of your basic fitness, you will find Yoga
challenging. Each posture combines flexibility, strength and balance to
work your whole body from your bones, skin and breathing. With
persistence, patience and commitment, you can lose inches and develop
muscle tone and strength naturally, that might never come from other
forms of exercise.

What are the rewards and/or benefits of Yoga?

There are infinite benefits to practising Yoga consciously, since
you have been doing Yoga poses every day of your life to some extent.
The reduction of stress increases blood circulation and improves
strength and flexibility. Regular practice (at least three times a
week) can alter the symptoms of potential chronic diseases (i.e.
arthritis, diabetes, and thyroid disorders). Yoga assures relaxation
100% when consistently applied in consciousness every day of your life.

YOGA CLASS DISCLAIMER

Not all exercises are suitable for everyone and this or any exercise
programme may result in injury. To reduce the risk of injury of any
kind, never force, strain or over stretch/exert yourself unnaturally.
Consult your doctor before embarking on this or any other exercise
programme. Most importantly follow your intuition, instincts and innate
sense for your safety. Yoga is not a quick fix but a way to enhance
your capacity to be masterful in living your life with ease and grace.

The exercises, instructions and advice/suggestions presented in this
programme are universal and designed for the success of each person to
achieve greater management of their well-being. You should be in
relatively overall good health and physically fit to undertake and meet
the disciplines required to accomplish increased flexibility by
practicing Yoga. They are in no way intended as a substitute for any
medical counselling and/or diagnosis rendered by your physician.

YOGA PRACTICE GUIDELINES

When the beginner becomes a yoga practitioner, it is essential to
seek out information which offers a gentle and comprehensive
introduction to the knowledge, insights and wisdom the Yoga postures
(asanas) beyond the class sessions as well as how to use any necessary
props to enhance the efficiency to achieve the desired effects for
practising Yoga on his or her own.

Practice in a naturally warm, wholesome, clean quiet place or
environment, free from distractions and/or disturbances is a plus
factor. Avoid practising in the intense heat of direct sunlight
outdoors as well as unmonitored heated environments. Drink plenty of
water, throughout the day, to be hydrated for class sessions. Bring
water to drink during class if you prefer. Wear loose, comfortable
clothing and have bare feet. When practising amongst other
practitioners in a closed environment, good hygiene, respect and
consideration are essential for all involved.

It isn't wise to practise after eating a major meal (Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner). The practitioner must allow Three to Four hours before
undertaking Yoga exercises and/or One to Two hours after a snack to
prevent unwarranted physical discomforts.

Practise on a nonskid surface. Using props will help you modify the poses to meet your personal needs.

• Two Yoga blocks (or two stacks of books) used for comfort.
• Several firm blankets or Yoga mats
• A small towel or face cloth
• A belt, strap, soft rope or necktie to assist in doing the poses
• A firm and steady chair without cushion to be used for learning more difficult poses in Yoga practice.

Always end your practice session with at least five to fifteen
minutes in relaxation pose.
Remove eye glasses and/or contact lenses, wrist watches, etc., any
objects that may inhibit and present a physical discomfort doing Yoga.

Women who are menstruating might prefer not to practise the inverted poses.
Pregnant women should consult their medical physician before beginning any exercises or yoga programme.

SUMMATION:

When we create time to learn to focus upon our mind, body and
breath, which leads to deeper, and calmer well-being for the Human
Being, freedom truly emerges. Our relationships improve and we realize
the true meaning of Yoga as the union of the body, mind, soul and
spirit. The natural course is resumed as our cultural problems of job
stress, overeating habits, bad postures, and aggressive lifestyles
transform into a greater sense of freedom through letting go and living
more joyously and abundantly.