Have you ever wanted to try yoga but were hesitant to go to a regular class because of your size?

Big Yoga has the larger body in mind.

What is Big Yoga 2?

It is a system of Hatha Yoga based on Swami Satchidananda's Integral Yoga designed originally for plus-sized bodies.  The poses are adapted in a way that brings comfort and ease to the session.  In addition to asanas (gentle stretches), the class includes deep relaxation, pranayama (breathing exercises), and chanting.  The overall effect is to tone the muscles and organs, harmonize all the body's systems, and create a feeling of overall well-being and focus the mind.  Big Yoga 2 has been expanded to include the elderly, handicapped, medical, and post-surgical clients, Heart Healthy Yoga, and Aqua Yoga-robics.

The creator of BigYoga, Meera Patricia Kerr, has been teaching yoga for 25 years.  As her body changed with age, she began adapting the traditional yoga poses to accommodate her full figure.

The addition of Big Yoga 2 by Satji Rocelyn Gelina, working with Meera in its development, led to the creation of flexibility training and yoga postures adapted to the needs of the general community.  Satji is not only a BigYoga trainer and a certified personal trainer, but she is also a Registered Professional Nurse.

You don't have to be thin to enjoy the benefits of yoga.

Yoga LOWERS blood pressure, heart rate, fasting glucose levels, cholesterol, and thus the risk of heart disease.

Studies show that yoga can INCREASE circulation, improve ability to cope with stress, boost the immune system, and enhance mood.

Yoga IMPROVES physical fitness, including muscular strength and endurance, flexibility for any body size, body composition, pulmonary & cardiac function, glycemic control and nerve function in Type 2 Diabetes, and Fibromyalgia.

Yoga is great for persons with health challenges and disabilities.

Call 715-661-1103 today for class times or a private appointment!

The BigYoga Hatha 1 DVD is available at BigYogaOnline.

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Workplace Injury Prevention

As the average American work week continues to expand from 40 to 50 hours and beyond, employees are becoming increasingly overwhelmed with an influx of responsibilities and challenges.  As more time is spent at the office, repetitive stress injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and back injuries have also become commonplace.  As a result, stress rates in the workplace have grown exponentially resulting in reduced productivity and morals, increased injury and turnover, and skyrocketing health benefits' costs and workmen's compensation claims.

Yoga can help!  Yoga is a scientific discipline that offers practical and definitive results while addressing tension in both the body and the mind.  The popularity of workplace yoga is spreading as companies nationwide are embracing the practice as a low cost method of stress reduction that is extremely easy to implement.

Unlike other exercise routines, yoga is low impact and builds strength and flexibility while improving concentration and reducing mental and physical stress.  In addition, yoga can eradicate fatigue and generate energy, all of which leads to increased levels of productivity and morale.  Yoga exercises are simple and can be modified for different skill levels and abilities -- perfect for the office environment.

The Big Yoga 2 Plan

Level I.  Introduction

A.  Aerobics

Aerobic exercise is necessary to develop the cardiovascular system and thus the respiratory system.  It aids in the fat burning process.  It also increases the body temperature and warms the muscles in preparation for exercise and avoids risk of injury to the joints and muscles.

Level II.  Flexibility Training

A.  Flexibility is the range of motion within a joint when held in a position or when movement occurs.  With increased physical efficiency and performance, the movements require less energy.

B.  The initial training will require the following:

a.  2x per week for the first 4 weeks (or more)

C.  The classes will cover the following:

Heart Healthy Yoga
Big Yoga (for the larger man or woman)
Chair Yoga (elderly, nursing home, or home-bound)
Handicapped
Medical and post-surgical clients
Special Olympics
Diabetics
Fibromyalgia
Aqua Yoga-robics
Classes to assist in the reduction of on-the-job injuries

Level III.  Beginner Big Yoga 2

A.  The slow introduction of Yoga postures adapted to the client's abilities.

B.  The schedule is as follows:

a.  2x per week for 8 weeks

Level IV.  Strength Training

A.  To increase the muscle tone and strength of various parts of the body to improve the body's ability to perform daily activities with greater ease.

B.  The schedule is as follows:

a.  2 to 3x per week for 12 to 24 weeks

Level V.  Maintenance

A.  Once a client has achieved their level of performance they continue their program by maintaining what they have learned and thus maintain their aerobic energy, flexibility, and strength for the sake of their health and wellness.

Each program level builds upon the next and is included as the client progresses.

All programs are under the consultation and advise of the physical therapist and/or physician before beginning the programs.