Stress and anxiety are wide-spread in our culture. We are tuned into a fast-pace way of life and have a drive to get results fast. Without any respite from this “go, go, go” culture, we can often feel stressed and burnt out as a result.

The words “stress” and “anxiety” are often used interchangeably, but bear different meanings in medical terms. Stress is caused by particular situations or events in one’s life that makes one feel frustrated, angry, worried or even anxious. The stress response is different for each individual such that the same event can often illicit disparate responses. For example, public speaking excites some people but terrifies others. The pressure of work deadlines increases productivity in some but overwhelms and burdens others.  Stress inhibits the body’s natural healing abilities, over time stress creates tension in the body, creating physical imbalances.

Anxiety, on the other hand can be defined as persistent, excessive, and worries and concerns about the future. These worries present as a frequent pattern of constant worry over events and activities, which creating difficulties in everyday life.
If we find it challenging to ‘switch-off’ from a stress  and anxiety pattern, our (sympathetic) nervous system moves into overdrive and we generate feelings of overwhelm and perhaps physical problems.


THE IMPACT OF YOGA

Many studies have shown the benefits of yoga for patients with anxiety (including PTSD), stress, depression, chronic illness and dementia. Yoga classes can be found not only in yoga studios but also in nursing homes, nurseries and schools. This most certainly shows that yoga’s benefits are widely recognised and accepted.


HOW CAN A YOGA PRACTICE HELP?
Yoga asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breath techniques) and meditation form a holistic approach to well-being. Yoga asanas help to gently release tension from the large muscle groups, circulate the body and brain with fresh blood, oxygen, and other nutrients, which help to generate feelings of well-being. Breathing practices and meditation help to relax the body and calm the mind. By committing to a practice we help to create space between our sometimes overwhelming thoughts and sometimes intense sensations in the body. These positive results can be transferred off the mat into our everyday life. Yoga can provide us with the strength to face situations and events, psychologists call this resilience.

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HOW TO GET STARTED
These yoga for stress and anxiety workshops are open to everyone, whether you’re a seasoned practitioner, or whether you are completely new to yoga. The workshops can be taken individually or as a series.
If you feel that you would like to participate in a workshop but feel it might be a challenge getting into the studio please get in touch with Nic, as she also provides tailored 1-2-1 sessions.

Earlier this year we introduced our 30 days for £30 unlimited yoga offer. This deal is the perfect introduction to those of you new to the studio, or who simply want to sample all the styles we have available. It’s also an offer that’s here to stay, so please spread the word and help us continue to grow as a studio so we can carry on adding more classes for you all!
 
Those of you who haven’t tried as many yoga classes as you can in your 30 days, what are you waiting for? For others of you who are coming to the end of your 30 days however, you might be unsure which of our class pack and membership options is best suited to your practice and schedule (not to mention your budget!) going forwards. We have a wide variety of price plans available to try and ensure there is something to suit everyone, but it can make it a bit of a minefield.
 
So we thought we’d try and help…
 
Still building up your practice, or have a hectic schedule that means you can only squeeze in a single class each week? Give our £36 a month membership a go. This adds 4 credits to your account at the start of each billing cycle so you can go ahead and book yourself in each week for the rest of the month.
 
Going on holiday or can’t make it one week? Don’t worry, you’re not tied to a single class and your credit can be used on any other session that month.
 
Some of you 30 day yogis are already beginning to see the benefits of a regular practice, so might be a little more suited to our £66 a month membership. With 8 credits added to your account at once, you can average two classes a week – perhaps a more dynamic class for the body balanced out with something a little more chilled out for the mind? Our restorative based classes are the perfect anecdote to a hectic lifestyle!
 
For those of you who have fallen in love with yoga in all its shapes and form, grab an unlimited membership for just £79 and come every day, or even twice a day! Mix and match your weeks as you go, or for those of you who love routine, pre-book as many of your favourite classes as you can fit in over the month ahead.
 
Each of our memberships have a 3 month minimum term, but after this move onto a rolling contract which just needs 21 days notice by email to cancel, not that you’ll want to of course.
 
If your days are a bit more unpredictable or you find yourself away quite a lot, you may prefer not to be on a monthly payment plan but still want better value classes. Luckily for you, we still have our 10-class pack available for just £100. Averaging just under a class a week, this pack is valid for 3 months and can be used on any 10 classes within this period, no commitment to a regular class or style.
 
Still not quite sure which price plan is best for you? Drop us an email on info@warriorandwild.co.uk and we'd be happy to help figure out the best option!