What is yogafit essence

Breathing, feeling, listening to the body; Letting go of expectations, judgements, and competition; Staying in the present moment.

What is yoga

bringing together or balancing the body and the mind through a series of physical movements.

What are the benefits of yoga

increased flexibility, stronger muscles, better body tone, a naturally defined physique, a relaxed and clear mind, reduced stress, increased body awareness, natural weight loss, improved posture, a strengthened immune system, decreased physical effects of aging for the brain and body.

What are the 7 principles of alignment

establishing base and dynamic tension, creating core stability, aligning the spine, softening and aligning knees, relaxing shoulders back and down, hinging at the hips, and shortening the lever.

Why are they important (SPA)

they help to create the optimal biomechanical position for the body during movement and while holding the poses. Also, it increases safety while simultaneously providing functional mechanical principles.

What is Establishing base and dynamic tension

We establish a firm base in the feet and hands, stacking our joints for maximum support, and contracting our muscles to become stable in a pose.

What is Creating Core Stability

We use the muscles of the trunk (e.g. abdominals, erector spinae) to create core stability prior to moving into and while holding poses for greater strength and internal support.

What is Aligning the Spine

The spine is supported through core stabilization in all applicable poses and the head follows the movement of the spine. When moving into twists, flexion, or extension, we start in neutral spine.

What is Softening and Aligning Knees

In all applicable poses, the knees stay in line with ankles and point directly out over the toes. In general, the knees, when bent, will also remain in the same line as the hips. To prevent hyperextension, we keep a microbend in the knees at all times.

What is Relaxing Shoulders Back and Down

The shoulders are drawn naturally back and down in poses to help reduce tension in the neck and shoulders.

What is Hinging at the Hips

When moving into and out of forward bends, we hinge from the hips, using the natural pulley system of the ball and socket joint, keeping a microbend in the knees.

What is Shortening the Lever

When hip hinging, flexing or extending the spine, we keep the arms out to the side or alongside the body to reduce strain on the muscles of the low back.

What are the 5 components of fitness

Cardiovascular Endurance Muscular Endurance Muscular Strength Flexibility Body Composition

Cardiovascular Endurance

The ability of the heart to take in, deliver and use oxygen

Muscular Endurance

The capacity to exert repetitive muscular force

Muscular Strength

The maximum force a muscle can exert in one single contraction

Flexibility

The range of motion around specific joints

Body Composition

The proportion of fat and fat free mass in the body