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    Meditation - the road to inner peace

    Ommm! Meditation may be considered by many as a humbug that only Tibetan monks in orange robes perform to find inner enlightenment. However, meditation can actually help everyone to a better lifestyle, because the power to positively influence one's own psyche can definitely lead to a higher quality of life in everyday life. It's about bringing body and mind into harmony and perceiving the positive in life more than the negative. After all, who hasn't experienced this: once you give in to negative thoughts in everyday life, you quickly find yourself in a downward spiral from which it is difficult to get out again. This is a natural mechanism of the brain. Meditation is about bringing about exactly the opposite.

    Positive Mind - Positive Body - Positive Life

    What is the effect of meditation?

    It is a fact that meditation has been practiced throughout history and in all cultural circles for centuries - so there must be some truth in it! Exactly this has recently been proven by research. Because several studies show that synapses and nerve cells in the human brain can change during regular meditation and thus have positive effects on our body and mind.

    One of the biggest pluses for many might be the lasting reduction of stress and worries. How does this work? Quite simply, because through the trained positive basic attitude of the mind, it is always easier to look at difficult situations from a different perspective and be able to master them accordingly. So it can even occur, at best, that one recognizes the positive effect even in stressful times, which in turn promotes motivation and physical vitality. This is also accompanied by an increase in creativity. Because innovative problem solving and the generation of ideas are also improved by a positive mindset. Through a positive attitude, the feeling of happiness is also perceived more intensively.

    Last but not least, meditation also strengthens the immune system, which makes the body more efficient and hard-wearing.

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    Types of meditation

    That's enough reasons why you should start meditating sooner rather than later. The question that remains is what techniques there are.

    Basically, we distinguish between passive and active meditation techniques. The former describes methods that mainly engage the mind. Usually one sits still in an upright position in the lotus seat (possibly still on a meditation cushion) and trains the mind with mental exercises. Fantasy journeys, or mindfulness meditation, which is about becoming aware of the small positive things in everyday life, are types of it.

    An active type of meditation, is for example walking meditation, which is characterized by the natural rhythmic movement of the body while walking and a steady smile. Other active techniques are for example Qi Gong and Yoga. You will also find some of these in our course offerings, so start your mental and physical meditation journey right here with us!

    Tip: Meditation is not about quantity, but quality! It is better to meditate less often and in a concentrated way, than to meditate every day and not be fully focused. A good place for a short meditation at this time of year is for example your terrace or garden. You can get some sun and fresh air while meditating.

    So let's go - get on your yoga mat, train your mind and start a more positive life! But here is also true: all beginnings are difficult. Don't let it get you down if you as a beginner have difficulties to find your way into meditation and to concentrate. With time you will notice how it becomes easier and easier for you and soon you will notice how your basic attitude towards life has changed. The whole organism benefits from mental vitality, which of course also positively influences the rest of your sports program..

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    Fitting courses

    Yogalates

    John Harris' 60-minute Yogalates class combines the most effective and best of yoga and Pilates. Stretch, strengthen and meditate- all in one class. After a short warm-up, you start the varied course, which perfectly balances the typical Pilates power training and the well-known meditative yoga.
    Different breathing techniques and the training of deep-lying, but essential muscle groups are the common thread throughout the entire training.

    Yoga

    There is hardly a better known and proven method to optimize one's physical, as well as one's overall mental condition than through yoga. Yoga has been proven to help not only preventively against mental illness symptoms such as sleep disorders, anxiety, or even burn-out, but also against physical limitations such as headaches, shoulder or back pain.

    Wake Up Yoga

    This morning yoga session is especially good for starting the day awake and fresh. It activates the body and calms the mind at the same time, which can reduce susceptibility to stress. Gentle exercises prepare you for the day ahead.
    The session is ideally suited for yoga beginners or for yogis who want to strengthen their basics. The postures (Asanas) in this class are combined to create a balanced practice that strengthens and relaxes the body at the same time.
    The main focus is on learning the basic postures and the correct breathing techniques-step by step. With regular yoga practice, you will feel how you become more powerful after a while and your body will noticeably gain flexibility.

    Diamond Yoga

    Diamond Yoga is a combination of Yin and Yang Yoga and is suitable for both beginners and advanced students. It is a mixture of relaxation and classical Hatha Yoga.
    As a special highlight, a final relaxation with the heavenly sounds of a crystal singing bowl follows at the end of each unit.

    Yoga & Meditation

    The yoga sessions are predominantly Hatha yoga, with the objective of making the body supple, flexible and strong at the same time.
    In addition, one of the focuses is on grounding and practicing an upright posture for good balance. This is not only physical, but also mental. Self-control and body awareness are increased through longer lasting exercises. This ultimately leads to great mental strength as well.
    There are different types of workouts that are good for clearing the mind. Likewise, there are many workouts that get the body out and exercised. However, there are hardly more suitable courses than yoga, where in one exercise session body and mind are not only trained, but also connected at the same time. Yoga is recommended for those who want to leave their everyday stress behind, or who notice that their health is already close to the limit.

    Hatha Yoga

    Hatha Yoga is a form of yoga in which the balance between body and mind is sought primarily through physical exercises (Asanas), through breathing exercises (Pranayama) and meditation.
    Hatha yoga is especially suitable for beginners and yogis who are looking for a calm balance to the stressful everyday life. The yoga practice also strengthens and stretches the muscles, making the body more flexible. In addition, Hatha Yoga improves body awareness and has a positive effect on the mind. This relaxes both body and mind.

    Vinyasa Flow Yoga

    Flow Yoga combines individual yoga positions (Asanas) and breathing into a harmonious and flowing sequence of movements.
    At the beginning, the mind is calmed through breathing exercises to arrive at the mat. The flowing transition into mobilization and movement of the entire body serves as preparation for our flow. The finale is formed by stretching positions and the final relaxation Shavasana. Yoga blocks and yoga straps can be used to support and intensify the practice. This yoga session is suitable for all levels, as it brings body and mind into harmony.

    Ashtanga Yoga

    Precise sequence of body postures, connected by dynamic and powerful movement elements. Special breathing technique!
    Ashtanga Yoga is a more intense workout than Hatha Yoga. There is a smooth transition from one exercise to the next. Ashtanga Yoga is the basis for the popular Power Yoga. Here, the exercises are basically always completed in the same order. Ashtanga is supposed to lead to more calmness and balance without meditation and calm exercises, but through sweaty training.

    Bodybalance Summer Special

    The Tai Chi warm-up is followed by simple movements, poses and stretches from yoga and Pilates to flowing music, with a relaxed meditation at the end. A benefit for body, mind and soul!
    In this class, you have the possibility to bring external people (boyfriend/girlfriend, colleague, siblings, etc.). Bodybalance Summer Special is free of charge for ALL – at the Sandcastle in the open air. Therefore, also only in dry weather!

    Find Your Balance

    Find Your Balance is the perfect blend of strengthening, mobilization, balance exercises, stretching, flexibility and fascia training. The whole body is moved and strengthened in this quiet hour with or without additional equipment. Through mobilization, the body is optimally prepared for the exercises that flow into each other, which are first performed in a standing position and then on the mat. A soothing stretching serves as the finale.
    This harmonious unit is suitable for everyone to bring the body back into balance.
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