Benefits of hiring a registered yoga teacher to practice mindfulness on a deeper level. If you are a beginner and not ready to practice in a studio, a personalised one-on-one sequence may give you the confidence you need. Haven Yoga describes the benefits of hiring a registered yoga teacher across a variety of private yoga…
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Yoga and its positive effects on brainwave activity and mentality Yoga has been proven to release stress and increase focus, but it can also stimulate your brainwaves! Before we breakdown the effects yoga has on brainwaves, it is important to note which waves we’re referring to. Brain waves are the electrical impulses in your brain,…
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Stress is found everywhere in day-to-day life, and places challenges or demands on ourselves. Too much stress on anyone can create negative patterns in the mind, such as overthinking, anxiety, and even depression. To prevent or combat these thought patterns, mindfulness is a psychological process that seeks to bring one’s attention back to the present. If you feel stressed or haven’t had…
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Physical and Mental Benefits of Yoga The benefits of practising yoga go beyond burning calories and toning muscles. Haven Yoga shares 15 physical and mental benefits gained from the total mind-body workout. Yoga can help everyone unlock benefits, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or a professional. The key, first and foremost, to getting anything out of yoga is…
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New to yoga or looking for basic private yoga classes? Haven Yoga shares 5 common questions for beginners to help reach a deeper practice and learn meditation. What do I need to begin yoga? All you need to begin practising yoga is your body, mind and willingness to learn and a mat. It’s important to practice in what…
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Meditation at Work Haven Yoga shares the effectiveness of meditation practices in the corporate world to improve productivity… Recently, Haven Yoga provided a 30-minute introduction to meditation session to a small group of CEOs, Directors and General Managers at the monthly Breakfast of Champions held in Brisbane. The corporate environment operates at a rapid pace…
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The world, to many, is seen to be congested, rapid and taxing on the body leading people to think of it as a societal norm. This assumption that we are destined for a life if hard times is usually a leading reason behind stressful lifestyles. From deadlines to lack of sleep, our bodies and our…
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Through regular practice, Yoga enables us to focus on the fusion of mind, body and spirit and offers us the greatest opportunity for healing and joy. Meditation is another practice, which is not only spiritually beneficial but has been scientifically proven to positively impact the brain and body! At Haven Yoga, we offer personalised Therapeutic…
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In our bodies, the Vagus nerve is one of the longest nerves on the left and right side, originating from the bottom of the brain stem and extends down to the chest and abdomen. This nerve links the gut to the brain, and this anatomical connection may help us understand the effect that diet has…
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Everybody gets stressed, but have you ever stopped to think about what it’s really doing to you? Stress has become a bit of a buzz-word and as such it has lost some of its meaning however its effects are very real and can be very severe. How does it happen? When you become stressed your…
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