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| Depression | Classes |  |
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| We have all, at
times, felt sad or miserable - and we have all had to deal with grief or disappointments.
But depression is not simply a reaction to unpleasant experiences. In yogic terms it is a
state in which excess energy is trapped inside us and packed down, leading to lethargy and
despair. During depression, sadness is chronic and severe, sleep is disturbed, and we feel
constantly tired. A general lack of enthusiasm decreses our capacity for enjoyment and our
ability to work. At first, it may be hard to counteract this feeling of hopelessness and lethargy in order to start practising yoga. But once you begin, it becomes progressively easier. The yogic therapy is to give small stimulations to bring out the suppressed energy, followed by deep relaxation to calm it down. Amongst the yogic techniques which have proven successful are 'nasal washing', rapid abdominal breathing and the dynamic routine known as 'salute to the sun'. It is recommended, however, to avoid meditation. |
Deep Relaxation | Wednesday | 1 - 1.45 pm Gentle Therapy | Friday | 10.30 - Noon
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| Diabetes | Classes | |
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| Glucose is your
body's energy source and your cells need a steady supply of it to function. It is
important, therefore, to regulate your blood glucose level carefully. If it is too low,
your cells starve, but a high level, over a long period, leads to infection, muscle
wastage, heart attacks, strokes, blindness, or kidney damage. Your glucose levels are kept
within safe limits by delicate hormonal control, insulin reduces sugar levels, while
glucagon and stress hormones release glucose from your body's energy stores. Diabetes
mellitus is diagnosed when, due to hormonal disturbances, blood glucose levels become
dangerously high. There are two forms of diabetes mellitus: insulin-dependent (IDDM) and noninsulin-dependent (NIDDM). The first is due to low insulin-production by the pancreas. The more common type NIDDM, usually starts after the age of 40 and has many contributory causes, such as obesity, heredity, lack of exercise, autoimmunity, and stress. Yoga can be a powerful additional tool for enhancing conventional diabetes treatment. It makes diet control and weight reduction easier, and is a good form of exercise. It also reduces stress-hormone levels, improves the function of the pancreas, and normalizes your immune system. In NIDDM, yoga may eliminate your need to take insulin or drugs. In IDDM, however, yoga cannot eliminate your insulin requirement, though it may reduce or stabilize it. |
Deep Relaxation | Wednesday | 1 - 1.45 pm General | Monday | 6 - 7.30 pm General | Tuesday | 12.30 - 1.30 pm General | Tuesday | 6.30 - 8 pm General | Wednesday | 6.30 - 8 pm General | Thursday | 12.30 - 1.30 pm General | Thursday | 6.30 - 8 pm General | Friday | 12.30 - 1.30 pm General | Friday | 6.30 - 8 pm General | Saturday | 11.30 - 1 pm Gentle Therapy | Friday | 10.30 - Noon
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| Diarrhoea | Classes | |
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| Your digestive
system provides your body with energy and the raw materials it needs to grow and maintain
itself: Your sense of taste and smell help you select nutritious, safe foods and the food
you eat is converted into an absorbable form by chewing and chemical action. Nutrients
them pass into your bloodstream, and from there to your cells, while roughage and waste
are excreted through you anus. Most of this process is governed by the autonomic nervous
system and is outside your conscious control. The body normally rests after eating, allowing extra blood to go to the digestive system. In emergencies blood is diverted from digestion to the muscles and organs of action. If you are subjected to chronic stress and have an unbalanced lifestyle, your body can forget how to relax and your natural rhythms and energy flows become disturbed. This leads to many types of digestive disorders. Yoga can help improve, and even correct, many digestive ailments by reducing stress and balancing your energies. It also encourages you to adopt a sound diet and healthy eating habits, which are the basis of a healthy digestive system. There are particular yoga techniques for conditions such as diarrhoea, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crone's disease, hyperacidity, haemorrhoids and constipation. A therapist will be able to direct you to the most suitable class upon assessment. |
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| Digestive Conditions | Classes | |
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| Your digestive
system provides your body with energy and the raw materials it needs to grow and maintain
itself: Your sense of taste and smell help you select nutritious, safe foods and the food
you eat is converted into an absorbable form by chewing and chemical action. Nutrients
them pass into your bloodstream, and from there to your cells, while roughage and waste
are excreted through you anus. Most of this process is governed by the autonomic nervous
system and is outside your conscious control. The body normally rests after eating, allowing extra blood to go to the digestive system. In emergencies blood is diverted from digestion to the muscles and organs of action. If you are subjected to chronic stress and have an unbalanced lifestyle, your body can forget how to relax and your natural rhythms and energy flows become disturbed. This leads to many types of digestive disorders. Yoga can help improve, and even correct, many digestive ailments by reducing stress and balancing your energies. It also encourages you to adopt a sound diet and healthy eating habits, which are the basis of a healthy digestive system. There are particular yoga techniques for conditions such as diarrhoea, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crone's disease, hyperacidity, haemorrhoids and constipation. A therapist will be able to direct you to the most suitable class upon assessment. |
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| Drug Abuse | Classes | |
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| Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding | Classes | |
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| The following
conditions are amongst those with which the Well Woman class deals; painful breasts,
dysfunctional uterine bleeding, heavy periods, hot flushes, menopausal conditions,
menstrual conditions, mood fluctuations, premenstrual syndrome, sexual problems. The Monday session covers the resolution of physical and mental tensions through postural and breathing exercises, and Wednesday's session adds psychotherapeutic exercises including laughter therapy. |
Well Woman | Wednesday | 6.15 - 7.45 pm
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