Yoga for Bones, Strength, Balance & Well-Being with Riana

A supportive, strengthening yoga class. Suitable for all yoga levels.

Osteoporosis and menopause- friendly. Small group sizefor individual attention and customised practices.

We use props e.g. chair, yoga blocks, bolster,resistance bands, to support our practice as we :

• Develop awareness of alignment mindfully.

• Refine and nuance our optimal alignment.

• Experience depth, ease and space while wehold, settle and breathe in a posture.

• Lengthen, strengthen & open.

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Class practice consists ofaccessible physical yoga postures, weight-bearing andresistance exercises to:

• Promote muscle strength & maintain bone health

• Nourish and support joint health

• Improve balance and coordination• Increase mobility and flexibility

• Enhance posture and body awareness

We also practice :

• Breath Awareness & Pranayama – to calm the mindand also to improve vitality

• Meditation & Relaxation – to comfort the nervoussystem and reduce stress.

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This is yoga as a lifelong companion as we continue tomove, adapting creatively and intelligently to change. “No matter what yourcurrent physical condition is, continuing to be physically active is soimportant for your mental and emotional health as well as your physical health.Fortunately, yoga is so adaptable….there will almost always be something thatyou can do”. Nina Zolotow, Yoga for Times of Change