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Saying "I can't do yoga, I'm not flexible" is like saying "I can't take a bath, I'm not clean."
Saying "I can't do yoga, I'm not flexible" is like saying "I can't take a bath, I'm not clean."
Q: What are the benefits of yoga?
Q: What are the benefits of yoga?
A: Yoga has been linked to increases in health. Research demonstrates yoga to be an effective tool for managing stress, preventing injury, maintaining a healthy weight, regulating sleep patterns, and improving mood.
A: Yoga has been linked to increases in health. Research demonstrates yoga to be an effective tool for managing stress, preventing injury, maintaining a healthy weight, regulating sleep patterns, and improving mood.
Q: Why the name Orange Cat Yoga?
A: Have you ever noticed that when an animal stretches, it looks like it's "doing" yoga? Melissa chose the name, Orange Cat Yoga as a reminder to move organically and take things a little less seriously. She also really, really loves orange cats!
A: Have you ever noticed that when an animal stretches, it looks like it's "doing" yoga? Melissa chose the name, Orange Cat Yoga as a reminder to move organically and take things a little less seriously. She also really, really loves orange cats!
Q: Do I have to be flexible to practice yoga?
Q: Do I have to be flexible to practice yoga?
A: No! Saying "I can't do yoga, I'm not flexible" is like saying "I can't take a bath, I'm not clean." It is called a "practice" for a reason, so do not worry if you are a beginner! Regardless of where you start, after a little practice, you can expect to pleasantly surprise yourself. Your yoga practice is not a performance or a competition, so it does not matter how you look when you are on your mat. What is important is how great you feel during and after your yoga practice.
A: No! Saying "I can't do yoga, I'm not flexible" is like saying "I can't take a bath, I'm not clean." It is called a "practice" for a reason, so do not worry if you are a beginner! Regardless of where you start, after a little practice, you can expect to pleasantly surprise yourself. Your yoga practice is not a performance or a competition, so it does not matter how you look when you are on your mat. What is important is how great you feel during and after your yoga practice.
Q: What should I wear to yoga?
Q: What should I wear to yoga?
A: Comfortable clothing that you can move in. To ensure you are comfortable, before coming to class you may wish to make sure your shirt does not ride up when you forward fold or lift your arms up over your head.
A: Comfortable clothing that you can move in. To ensure you are comfortable, before coming to class you may wish to make sure your shirt does not ride up when you forward fold or lift your arms up over your head.
Q: Is yoga experience required ?
Q: Is yoga experience required ?
A: No. You do not need to be flexible, strong, or even calm to try yoga! Melissa will be happy to tailor poses to meet your needs. Show up, enjoy, and be prepared to surprise yourself by how much you can do!
A: No. You do not need to be flexible, strong, or even calm to try yoga! Melissa will be happy to tailor poses to meet your needs. Show up, enjoy, and be prepared to surprise yourself by how much you can do!
Q: What can I expect?
Q: What can I expect?
A: Expect to move. Expect to build strength and relax! Expect beautiful music. Expect to surprise yourself!
A: Expect to move. Expect to build strength and relax! Expect beautiful music. Expect to surprise yourself!
Q: What should clients with medical concerns know?
Q: What should clients with medical concerns know?
A: Yoga frequently enhances the lives of individuals suffering from a variety of physical or psychological concerns. Yoga classes are not intended to be a substitute for medical evaluation or medical treatment. Consult your physician when appropriate. It's best to notify your yoga teacher of your medical conditions/injuries. Always listen to your body and respect your personal needs.
A: Yoga frequently enhances the lives of individuals suffering from a variety of physical or psychological concerns. Yoga classes are not intended to be a substitute for medical evaluation or medical treatment. Consult your physician when appropriate. It's best to notify your yoga teacher of your medical conditions/injuries. Always listen to your body and respect your personal needs.
Q: Is yoga a religious practice?
Q: Is yoga a religious practice?
A: No. Yoga is a strategy for increasing your levels of relaxation, fitness, wellness, and health. For some, yoga is a spiritual practice. That is an individual choice left up to the student.
A: No. Yoga is a strategy for increasing your levels of relaxation, fitness, wellness, and health. For some, yoga is a spiritual practice. That is an individual choice left up to the student.
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