Ava has been practicing and teaching Hatha Yoga for over 10 years. Hatha Yoga is about balancing the body and mind. ‘Ha’ represents the esoteric sun, and ‘tha’ the moon. The practice of Hatha yoga aims to join, yoke, or balance these two energies. Hatha Yoga is classified in the Western world as one type of mind-body exercise (along with Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Pilates, and others) and a type of complementary and alternative medicine that has become a popular and effective form of exercise in healthy, clinical, and athletic populations because of the numerous health and fitness benefits associated with a regular practice. Hatha Yoga involves the practice of physical postures in conjunction with awareness of the breath to help develop mental focus and to connect the mind, body, and spirit.
Ava believes the regular practice of Hatha Yoga enhances strength, flexibility, and balance and can offer some light to moderate aerobic conditioning as well. She incorporates breath work (pranayama) and meditation in addition to her Hatha Yoga practice. These practices have been shown to provide beneficial effects in numerous health conditions including, but not limited to, cancer, heart disease, asthma, infertility, pregnancy, insomnia, arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and chronic back pain.
If you would like further information or would like to book a Yoga session with Ava, please email on info@visfit.co.uk
1:1 sessions will require a first consultation to complete standard health forms and give information about your medical and exercise history. This will allow for a more accurate and tailored programme for your specific needs and will take approximately 45 minutes, which will be added onto your session time. Group sessions will require a written confirmation of a health form before commencing with your first session.
Please note that if you have any history or present injuries or medical conditions you must first consult with your doctor to make sure you are okay to start any form of exercise.