Private Yoga sessions v Group Classes

5 reasons why private yoga can be more beneficial

There are a lot of different styles and varieties of yoga, which can make it hard if you are looking to start yoga or even if you regularly practise and would like to change. By beginning a course of private yoga lessons with being balanced, you can learn more about the different styles of yoga and have a unique lesson tailored to your individual needs.

1. Personalised practise

Private yoga lessons offer the opportunity for a personalised yoga lesson, including adjustments and use of props which are right for your body, easing your path back into a more balanced state of being, giving yourself space and time to reconnect.

Before your first lesson, there will be a consultation to find out more about what you would like to gain from your yoga practise. You will be sent a form to fill out, regarding your health and aims of the practice so the lessons can be planned and adapted to you.

This information will help to create a unique lesson plan, working with specific asanas, relaxation and meditation which can assist your body into more of a state of ease and comfort.

Lessons will typically include the physical postures (asanas), breathing exercise (pranayama) and relaxation or meditation, this will depend on your own goals and what you would like to achieve from the class.

2) Enhanced learning

Yoga has an extensive and varied history and lineage, private yoga lessons with being balanced include a connection to this ancient wisdom throughout the asana practise. On a physical body level, having a personal lesson means that you can understand the postures and receive adjustments and adaptations to make them more suitable for your body, if needed. Pranayama, meditation and relaxation will also be included as part of a unique lesson plan.

You will also have more of an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about yoga than you would in a group exercise class.

3) Yogic tradition

Yoga has traditionally been taught on a one to one basis as each student is different and has different needs from his or her practise. Private yoga lessons with balanced being are tailored to your own needs so you can start to feel the benefits straight away. The more you practise, the more self awareness you will gain and a deeper understanding of your own body and feelings which will encourage a better sense of balance and enable you to find and release your true potential.

The word yoga means “Yoke” and represents a joining of consciousness between the individual and cosmic consciousness, therefore each person has their own journey or way back to this connection which is why a tailored and personalised practise is the best way to a more connected and balanced state of being.

4) More comfort

Practising yoga in your own home or space can bring a better sense of comfort and relaxation compared to a large group class in a different environment. There is no need to make your way to another venue or make your way home after relaxation. As long as you have space for a mat, practising yoga at home is easy! It also means that you can practise more on your own in between the lessons.

5) Less stress

Any anxieties about beginning to practise yoga will be much easier to overcome as the lesson will take place in your own environment, at a time that suits you. As the lesson is just for you, there will be no need to worry or compare yourself to others in the class who may be on a different stage of their yoga journey. After relaxation, it will be easy to carry on relaxing or continue with your day as you will not need to travel anywhere else!

Taking time out for yourself with course of private yoga lessons with balanced being can lead to union between your physical, mental and emotional bodies, creating harmony, positivity and an improvement in your overall health and wellbeing.