Yoga

Holistic Approach & Choice for Mind and Body Strength
Workout fads come and go, but virtually no other exercise program is as enduring as yoga. It's been around for more than 5,000 years. Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It's a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. There are more than 100 different forms of yoga, from the peaceful hatha to the high-intensity power yoga; Sage Wellness offers the following: 

  • Yoga for All - from beginner to advanced levels your instructor will adapt and provide instruction matched to individual expertise. 
  • Chair Yoga- a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. It is beneficial for people with limited mobility and for those who want to practice yoga at their workplace.


​People of all ages and fitness levels can do the most basic yoga poses and stretches. All you need is enough space for your yoga mat.  All types take your workout to a level of mind-body connection. It can help you relax and focus while gaining flexibility and strength. Yoga can also boost your mood. 

​While there are many instructional books and DVDs on yoga, it is well worth it to invest in some classes with a good instructor who can show you how to do the postures. ​

Meditation

The ability to be fully engaged in the present moment, the here and now.  
Meditation is a skill training in awareness and getting a healthy sense of perspective, learning to observe your thoughts and feelings without judgement, promoting mindfulness. Meditation isn’t about becoming a different person, a new person, or even a better person. It’s about training in awareness and getting a healthy sense of perspective. You’re not trying to turn off your thoughts or feelings. You’re learning to observe them without judgment. And eventually, you may start to better understand them as well.
 
There’s no such thing as perfect meditation. Sometimes your focus will wander or you’ll forget to follow your breath. That’s OK. It’s part of the learning, skill development and experience. What’s important - meditate consistently - as the journey is more important than the destination.