Welcome to HathaHeaven.com where you will find details of Nikki Bates' Yoga classes. Nikki teaches in both private and public institutions in Oliva, Denia and Vergel, located on the Northern Costa Blanca region of Spain's beautiful, mediterranean coast..
Yoga is the science of right living and its' teachings, although ancient, are as relevant today as they have always been. The practise of yoga leads the aspirant towards spiritual growth and enlightenment. Today, Yoga´s wide ranging health benefits are well known, hence it is also practised to keep the body fit, flexible and strong, and the mind alert and aware.
Yoga means,´union,´ derived from the sanskrit word ´yuj,´ which means to join. It´s a way of uniting and balancing mind, body and spirit. There are many branches of yoga, however, the most common and widely practised is Hatha. Hatha Yoga is concerned with the conscious practise of postures, performed in coordination with the breath, plus relaxation and breathing techniques. The low-impact, Hatha yoga postures can be adapted to meet the needs of everyone, young or old, male or female. All you need to practise is a body and an open mind.
Although many people in the Western world view yoga as simply another form of physical exercise, yoga is far from just that. You will certainly grow stronger and more flexible, but you will also learn to incorporate the teachings of yoga into your daily life, helping you, amongst other things, be more aware, tolerant, patient and calm. You will be affected in a deeper, more wholistic way than any other activity you have ever undertaken.
Here a just a few of the benefits that a regular yoga practise will bring:-
* the functioning of every system of your body, along with your internal glands and organs, will improve;
* from your first class you will learn how to breathe better, to relax more readily and how to cope with too much stress;
* you will learn to enjoy and respect your body, accepting it for how it is today, without striving for anything more;
* your breath and postural awareness will develop making you generally more healthy, happy and better equipped to deal with the pressures of modern life
* the teachings of yoga will help you grow as an individual, opening your heart and mind, helping you to look through more spiritual and less materialistic eyes.
If you are about to embark upon your first class, congratulations, however, give Nikki a call on (0034) 627046315 or email nikkibates@fsmail.net before attending, or aim to arrive 10 minutes before class begins. It is never too late to take up this wonderful, ancient discipline. Its benefits are as relevant today as they were centuries ago.
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Men soon the faults of others learn
A few their virtues, too, find out;
But is there one—I have a doubt—
Who can his own defects discern?
Sanskrit Proverb
Hatha Yoga with Nikki Bates.
