Using balanced methodology, yoga unites the body (via a combination of movements and postures) with the breathing and meditation techniques that bring peace of mind.  Yoga can be used as a tool for physical and mental self-discipline, as a process of developing a deeper understanding of ourselves, and as a therapy (to restore and support through periods of illness or strain). Yoga at Equilybrium is designed to actively pursue a sense of life balance and complements daily life, bringing a sense of peace and purpose to all activities. Sessions are taught in numerous formats including classes & workshops, group sessions in a corporate environment and/or private tuition. Whatever your needs, the right teaching method is available to you. Asanas (postures) tone the muscles, joints and skeletal system, internal organs, glands and nerves improving their function and maintaining their health. Large reserves of energy can also be freed through regular practice of yoga postures due to the release of physical and mental tension. Asana practice helps to heal the body and bring it back to a strong, stable state. Breathing exercises revitalise the body and help discipline the mind, leaving us refreshed and calm. Through the conscious control of breathing, you will learn how to eliminate the effects of stress and negative emotions that can cause many serious illnesses. In yoga, the breath forms the link between the body and mind and is used to change our external and internal states. Breathwork combined with visualization forms a powerful healing and transformative practice on all levels. Meditation and positive thinking practices provide increased clarity, mental power and concentration. Through the practice of meditation, a deep experience of happiness and contentment arises naturally from within as we begin to bring ourselves into alignment with our deepest driving desires and Life Purpose. Studies have shown these elements to be effective in increasing lung capacity, reducing cholesterol and blood sugar levels, decreasing blood pressure and increasing resistance to stress.