Debbie Horovitch
Founder and Primary Instructor
Yoga Where You Are
PO Box 23011
Toronto, Ontario
M5N 3A8
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Why Yoga?
Regular practice of yoga helps to improve your immune system, cardiovascular system, muscle tone, flexibility, ability to focus, energy levels, breathing & overall well-being.
Yoga practice provides countless benefits to those suffering from
- stress, depression, anger
- creative block
- low self-confidence/esteem
- back/knee pain, scoliosis, poor posture, arthritis
- poor digestion, constipation
- headaches
- chronic fatigue, insomnia
- chronic pain
- weight gain
Yoga also helps speed the healing process when individuals have suffered injuries, by allowing the student to slowly improve mobility, with awareness, regenerating muscle strength, flexibility and suppleness in & around the injured area.
"Yoga For Golf" has been the single most important thing I have done for my golf game without actually holding on to a club. Since starting with the program, I have noticed significant improvements in my flexibility, rotation, balance and core strength. This has translated into a smoother more accurate swing and longer distance.
I have also found that I am more focused and centered on the golf course which in turn has led to improved scoring. What's really gratifying is that my playing partners and my golf pro have all commented on the improvements as well.... I whole heartily recommend the "Yoga For Golf" program as essential off course conditioning for anyone who is serious about improving their golf game and their overall well-being.
Michel Schneider
ADVISORY
- You may not experience immediate, dramatic results from your yoga practise. Keep in mind that yoga benefits take time. Just learning the breathing and perfecting Asanas (postures) can take years....so please remember this while attending our yoga classes; be compassionate with yourself, our other students and instructors.
- These classes are not intended to replace physical therapy. Please consult with your doctor to ensure you are prepared to begin the practise of yoga if you currently suffer from or have had prior health problems that may be irritated by a new for of physical activity; as well, please inform the instructor if you have any conditions that may hinder your progress (for example high or low blood pressure, spinal injury, sciatica, muscle injury, trouble with bones, rheumatism or arthritis, eye troubles, endocrine condition, chronic disease, acute pain, psychological disorder, nervous tension or anxiety, etc.)
- For yourself and other students, do not attend classes if you are feeling ill (fever, cold virus, allergies). Wait until you are feeling better before returning to the class.
- Drink much more plain water than you think you need, develop this habit, and continue it.
- Try to avoid or reduce caffeine consumption on the days of practise, or better still eliminate it all together.
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Preparing for Yoga
- Physically: prepare by staying well hydrated, and try to avoid/reduce caffeine intake on the day of your yoga class
- Mentally: begin with a few minutes of silent relaxation before the start of Asanas (postures)
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing
- Bring a yoga mat, 1 large towel (to cover/cushion your mat) and a bottle of water
- Eat a light meal, no less than 2 hours prior to the start of class
- Leave your worries, distractions and socks off of your mat
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