Banyan & Nomad
Balance Series
Yin Yoga & Meditation
Yin Yoga is incorporated into the Balance Program due to its benefits for the body and mind.
Unlike other more active yoga practices, Yin Yoga involves a series of long-held stretches designed to increase flexibility and release tension in the body.
Yin Yoga focuses on stillness and relaxation rather than building strength or endurance. This makes it an ideal practice for those looking for a way to unwind and de-stress after a busy day by holding each pose for a period of time of several minutes.
Yin Yoga allows practitioners to sink deeply into each stretch, releasing tight muscles and improving joint mobility.
Yin Yoga can benefit a person's psychological well-being and physical rewards.
The emphasis on stillness and deep breathing can help calm the mind and reduce stress, making it an ideal practice for those looking to improve their overall well-being.
It is important to note that Yin Yoga requires patience and a willingness to sit in discomfort. As poses are held for several minutes at a time, practitioners may experience discomfort or resistance.
However, with practice, it becomes easier to sink deeper into each stretch and reap the benefits of the practice.
Yin Yoga is a practice that emphasizes relaxation, flexibility, and stillness. It is a wonderful way to release tension in the body and calm the mind, making it an ideal practice for those looking to de-stress and improve their overall well-being.
With patience and persistence, practitioners can achieve excellent physical and mental balance through Yin Yoga.
Meditation
It is a powerful practice that can help reduce the risk of falls.
This has become especially relevant in recent years as research has shown that falls are a leading cause of injury and loss of mobility in older adults.
Regular meditation can increase awareness, decrease our fear of falling, and in turn changes breathing patterns and allows the mind to remain calm to better assess environmental factors.
One way that meditation can be beneficial, besides improving balance, is by increasing our present awareness.
When we are more aware of our surroundings and body, we can better react to changes and adjust our movements.
Regular meditation practice can help us develop this kind of awareness, which can be especially helpful in activities that require a lot of balance, such as yoga, tai chi, or walking on uneven surfaces.
Another way that meditation can improve balance is by supporting our neuro-muscular systems and improving cognitive functioning.
Incorporating meditation into a balance training program can help train our brains to be more focused and attentive, improving our ability to maintain balance during physical activity.
This is crucial for older folks since they may be experiencing declines in cognitive functioning as they age.
Many meditation practices, such as mindfulness, guided visualization, and body scan, can be utilized in a balanced program.
These common types of practices can help us focus our attention on different body parts, improving our awareness of how we move and helping us develop better balance and stability.
Incorporating meditation into a balanced program can be a powerful tool for improving our balance and reducing our risk of falls.
By increasing our present awareness, supporting our neuro-muscular systems, and improving cognitive functioning, regular meditation practice can help us develop better balance and stability both physically and mentally.
With a wide variety of meditation practices available, there is sure to be a method that can work for everyone.