QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q)
What should I wear?
A)
Yoga postures are best practiced in bare feet.
It is wise to wear loose comfortable clothing.
Bring some warm clothes for the relaxation or a blanket or
sleeping bag.
Q)
I am a Christian, is yoga a religion?
A)
No yoga is not religion or an occult, Classical yoga is non sectarian
which means that It does not define God.
One can be any religion or either no religion to practice yoga.
Yoga helps us all to know ourselves better improving our
relationship with ourselves and with others, it helps promote
contentment and inner peace which is our birthright.
Q)
Will yoga make me loose weight?
A)
Yes but not like other activities such as aerobics. Classical yoga is
not like power yoga which solely concentrates on the physical
appearance of ones body. Classical yoga helps
to restore balance in mind and equilibrium in the body bringing
back harmony so that cravings are less.
Your body will become more supple, toned and flexible over time
in combination with the yogic lifestyle diet and Indian philosophy you
should become your
natural weight.
Q)
I am not flexible, I don’t feel confident because every one will be
better than me.
A)
Yoga practice will improve your confidence and inner strength.
Flexibility will improve over time with practice.
Yoga is non competitive we are all here to become better
people, nobody will judge you.
Classical Yoga concentrates on the mind and the subtle energies
(prana) within, opposed to superficial egotistical forms of yoga that
purely concentrate on how one looks.
Classical yoga does not engage in unusual displays of
gymnastics, the postures and techniques are simple and gentle,
therefore you will not strain yourself at any time and you know your
limitations. If you feel uncomfortable at any time during the course
please inform Clare who will guide and help you.
Q)
I am an old aged pensioner, am I too old to do Yoga?
A)
Of course not!!!!
The founders guru of the Yoga institute in India was over one
hundred and twenty years old.
Many Yogis in the Himalayas practice yoga and are over a
hundred years of age. It is our conditioned society that makes
us “feel” that we cannot do the things we used to do, infact yoga
can help
with your longetivity.
Q)
I am male, will all the class be female?
A)
No, previous
courses there were many male students who were alone and with
partners, however the ratio of men to women is about one to seven,
unlike in India where more men study the subject.
Q)
I have a terminal illness, can I still practice yoga?
A)
Yes, however, there may be specific postures that you will not be
allowed to do due to any medication you may be taking. You will
be given a form to complete at the start of the course, this will help
the yogic practitioner to define which postures you are
contraindicated to so that modified postures can be prescribed.
Yoga therapy has been used in nearly all diseases and disorders
to help with the immune system, endocrine system and all other systems
of the body to help the body heal itself.
Yogic philosophy for positive thinking is also a main objective
of the course.
·
Your
yogic practitioner is insured with the British Association of Fitness
Instructors.
Posted by Maria McGhie on 18 October 2002