Yoga Hub
Yoga Hub
Welcome to the Ready Sweat Go Yoga Hub
I'm realising that wellness is a journey, not a destination, a way of living that makes you resilient and strong mentally and physically. But for most of us, at least in modern Western culture, this journey starts from somewhere less than optimal.
When you set of with trying to make things better for you, it takes time. You accrue little techniques, strategies or new habits until they stand up to themselves as something meaningful. A yoga class once a week, run club, or a regular gym class. Soon, this will make you look at your diet. Then, perhaps a bigger goal, a 10k, a marathon or a cycling holiday. You get my point, eventually a large oak comes, but from little acorns.
With this in mind, Yoga’s profound impact on physical and mental well-being is crucial in this journey. We believe the benefits of Yoga can reach many, whether you’re an athlete seeking balance, enhancing mental resilience, or exploring new ways to connect with yourself. Our Yoga Hub is a welcoming and inclusive space, here to support and guide you on your wellness journey.
We’ve created this hub to be your comprehensive resource for everything yoga. Here, you’ll find a blend of ancient wisdom and modern practices tailored to help you integrate Yoga into your daily life. From understanding the rich history of Yoga to discovering how it can improve your running or build mental toughness, we aim to empower you with a wealth of knowledge and resources.
Hopefully, this can help us get Ready, Sweat and Grow together.
Tony
Yoga Resources
The History Of Yoga
We all know Yoga, right? Well our modern idea of Yoga, anyway, which is fine. But here we look at the history of Yoga, where and why it came, to help our understanding of the practice we know and love today.
Yoga for Resilience: Building Strength for Life’s Ups and Downs
In this article we look at how Yoga can enhance your resilience, through stress management, building strength and maintaining balance.
Yoga for Running
We explore the links between Yoga and running. And why doing Yoga can really help your running.
Yoga for Sleep
We're going to investigate how yoga can help with sleep quality and why this is good, especially when training.
Yoga for Injury Prevention
We're going to be looking at yoga and its role in keeping you injury free.
FAQ's
Yoga is an ancient practice that combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to promote overall well-being. It has its roots in India and has evolved over thousands of years into various styles and practices.
Yoga incorporates mindfulness and meditation, which can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus, and build emotional resilience.
Regular practice encourages a calm and balanced mind, essential for dealing with life’s challenges
Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga are often recommended for beginners.
These styles focus on basic postures and breathing techniques, allowing newcomers to build a solid foundation before exploring more advanced practices.
Yes. Yoga enhances flexibility, balance, and strength, which can improve athletic performance.
Specific practices like Yin Yoga or Restorative Yoga are great for recovery, while Vinyasa can build endurance and focus.
Even practicing yoga once a week can provide benefits, but for significant improvements in flexibility, strength, and mental well-being, a consistent practice of 3-4 times per week is recommended.
No, you do not need to be flexible to start Yoga. It's one of the main reasons people begin. Flexibility is something that develops over time with regular practice.
Yoga meets you where you are, and everyone can benefit, regardless of their current flexibility level.
Poses like Child’s Pose, Legs-Up-the-Wall, and Corpse Pose are particularly effective for relieving stress.
Incorporating deep breathing techniques can enhance the relaxation effects of these poses. The breathwork while doing Yoga, has been shown to significantly reduce the sympathetic nervous system to help calm and destress.
Yoga complements other wellness practices like running, strength training, and healthy eating by improving mental clarity, reducing injury risk, and promoting a holistic approach to health. One we very much approve of at Ready Sweat Go!
Wear comfortable, breathable clothing that allows you to move freely. It’s important to feel unrestricted and comfortable in various poses.
A mat is also essential, and many prefer to practice barefoot.
Yoga is often described as a moving meditation.
The focus on breath and body awareness during Yoga practice helps cultivate mindfulness, which can carry over into your daily life, improving focus and reducing stress. In our experience, the more you practice the more grounded and mindful you feel.
