BENEFITING all types of bodies, physically and mentally, pop yoga at Bannockburn Cultural Centre will be both upbeat and relaxing.<\/p>\n
Over three Thursdays from 6 February, Crescent Moon Yoga\u2019s Charlotte Strawhorn will put on a range of familiar popular music to engage yogis, old and new, as she guides them through a practice.<\/p>\n
Ms Strawhorn said encouraging country communities to try yoga can be difficult, but all one needs is an open mind as it can be positive for anyone.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome people have the mindset that yoga\u2019s for young girls and for dancers for flexibility, but the physical benefits are for everyone. I\u2019ve had my dad come to my classes and he loved it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy grandad needs it. He does his stretches to help him put on his shoes. My younger brother plays football and always complains about his hamstring being tight.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe people that say they\u2019re not flexible enough, they\u2019re the ones that benefit the most. There\u2019s only one way to improve flexibility.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said the music might make the session more enjoyable and achievable for those trying yoga for the first time.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you\u2019ve got music, especially if it\u2019s upbeat, it\u2019s more relaxed… you loosen up a bit. When you enjoy yourself and have fun, your muscles relax and it\u2019s easier to get into a yoga pose,\u201d Ms Strawhorn said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThose that do yoga feel a sense of calm, they\u2019re more chill, and if you happen to come into contact with any issues, you seem to have a calmer mindset.\u201d<\/p>\n
With a good class turnout, pop yoga could continue beyond the initial three-week period.<\/p>\n
Entry is $12 for adults and $10 for people under 18. Find the Bannockburn Cultural Centre at 27 High Street.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
BENEFITING all types of bodies, physically and mentally, pop yoga at Bannockburn Cultural Centre will be both upbeat and relaxing. Over three Thursdays from 6 February, Crescent Moon Yoga\u2019s Charlotte Strawhorn will put on a range of familiar popular music to engage yogis, old and new, as she guides them through a practice. Ms Strawhorn […]<\/p>\n