Description
This amazing class integrates the mindful, flexibility-focused aspects of yoga with the core-strengthening and muscle-toning principles of Pilates, while awakening your nervous system with somatic movements that banish, pain, tension, stress and anxiety almost immediately.
The result is a comprehensive, full-body workout that promotes physical and mental well-being by focusing on breath control, core stability, and graceful movement awareness.
Key characteristics of Somayogalates:
Fusion of practices:
It blends yoga’s emphasis on mindful movement, lengthening, and breath work with Pilates’ focus on deep core strength, stability, and precise movements, and Somatic sensory movement awareness.
The practice aims to improve overall physical health, including posture and balance, while also fostering mental awareness and a sense of calm.
Strengthening the abdominal muscles, back, and pelvic floor is a central component of Yogalates, leading to improved posture and spinal support.
It provides a balanced workout that increases overall body strength, tones muscles, and enhances flexibility.
Exercises can be modified to suit beginners or more advanced practitioners, making it suitable for a wide range of fitness abilities.
Benefits of a SomaYogaLates class:
- Improved strength and stability: in the core and throughout the body.
- Increased flexibility and mobility, making daily activities easier.
- Enhanced balance: and body awareness.
- A calming and energizing experience that promotes relaxation.
- A comprehensive, full-body workout in a single session.
For this class you will need a yoga mat. props such as: cushions, bolsters, blankets, and blocks are encouraged for your own comfort. No experience needed and complete beginners welcome. All participants receive a recording of the class
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