Therapy

Yoga and Naturopathy

Yoga is a 5000-year-old Indian philosophy that combines exercise, breathing, diet, relaxation and meditation. It is a combination of physical and mental disciplines which makes the body stronger and healthier and the mind calmer and more controlled, helping towards self-realization. It emphasizes the relationship of body, mind and breath, the synchronization of the breath and movement, the use of preparation, counter pose, sequences of linked postures and modification of postures to suit individual needs. Yoga is the art of living. It is about getting to know yourself. Integrating the many aspects of ourselves and putting us in control of our minds; the effects are holistic, bringing about health awareness and a change of attitude towards ourselves and the world around us. We cannot practise yoga without changes happening within ourselves, becoming more aware that it influences our life and the way we live. The beauty of yoga is that it is accessible to everyone, as the session can be adapted to each person’s level of fitness or state of health.

Qualifications

Naturopathy can be defined as a drugless, non-invasive, rational and evidence-based system of medicine imparting treatments with natural elements based on the theory of vitality, theory of toxaemia, theory of self-healing capacity of the body and the principles of healthy living. Natural medicine is rooted in the healing wisdom of many cultures and times. As a distinct health profession in our country, Naturopathic medicine is over 150 years old.