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Relaxing Exercise

So you don’t want to run a marathon, just improve your quality of life? These are great stress relieving exercises – you may build a little sweat, but without the pain and tears.

Yoga

Increases Flexibility
Massages all Organs of the Body
Increasing lubrication of the joints, ligaments and tendons
Offer excellent toning of the muscles
Helps to maintain a balanced metabolism
Improves respiration, energy, and vitality
Builds awareness of your body
Promotes an interdependence between mind, body, and spirit

Tai Chi

increased circulation
improved balance & co-ordination
improved sleep quality and feeling more alert during the day
reduced high blood pressure
gently “oils” the joints
relieves back pain
increased flexibility
reduced stress (in the body & mind)

Pilates

Improves core support
Enhances body awareness
Reduces stress, relieves tensions & boosts energy
Restores postural alignment
Promotes recovery from strain or injury
Increases joint range of motion
Improves circulation & enhance mobility
Heightens neuromuscular co-ordination
Offers relief from back pain and joint stress
Complements sports training
Improves the way you look and feel

Stretching

Stretching is a very important, and often neglected, part of your exercise routine. When you exercise, your muscles contract and relax. Stretching helps prevent shortening up of the muscles which can be caused by the repeated contractions.

There are many other benefits you will experience by adding regular stretching to your routine including:

Increased flexibility and better range of motion of your joints.
Improved circulation. Stretching increases blood flow to your muscles.
Better posture. Frequent stretching can help keep your muscles from getting tight, allowing you to maintain proper posture.
Stress relief. Stretching relaxes tight, tense muscles that often accompany stress.
Enhanced coordination. Maintaining the full range of motion through your joints keeps you in better balance.