Aqua Kriya Yoga
Making yoga accessible for everyone!
Pioneering and leading education in Aqua YOga since 2000
Swami Nibhrtananda (Camella Nair) IAYT, Ayurvedic Health Educator, Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Faculty
*Aqua Kriya Yoga is great for all body types and abilities. Students who can benefit are; stroke & cancer survivors, pregnant women, those with arthritis, wheel-chair or walker-bound, muscle and/or joint limitations, those who are overweight, or the senior adult community.
The nurturing environment of the water provides:
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Little to no impact on joints, especially knees, hips and ankles
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By improving balance issues, confidence and awareness are improved
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Weightlessness in the water allows for joint access, muscle lengthening and organ toning
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Strengthens pelvic floor and deep core muscles
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Practice can be enhanced with pool props such as noodles, floats and aqua bells
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The wall can provide assistance & resistance
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Use of a walker is encouraged for some students
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Builds community and inclusion, as a variety of body types and physical abilities can practice safely along side one another
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Fabulous medium for a restorative or meditative practice.
The Benefits of Aqua Kriya Yoga@
Over time, students can see an improvement in:
*Openness and stability of shoulder, knee and hip joints, as well as, minor joints
*Increased range of motion
*Greater awareness of how to improve breathing and correct erroneous breathing patterns
*Improving balance and core awareness
*Quieting the mind and soothing the nervous system
*Releasing tension and stress
*Improved sleep