Yoga
The programmes at Temple are intended to integrate physical and mental wellbeing.
While on the surface, the spa appears to be all about pampering, there is a deeper vein of activity that draws guests back again and again.
One avenue to health is the practice of yoga. Yoga is an ancient physical practice that has the goal of a balanced physiology. The stretches stimulate the circulation and release tension, they have a balancing effect on the hormonal glands and on the nervous system. They promote suppleness and flexibility.
Yoga is practiced with sensitivity. Sensitivity to physical limitations, and not straining beyond them. Sensitivity to the effects of the postures, that we feel as we practice. Sensitivity to the effects of the practice as a whole and of resting afterwards.
Yoga is practiced with the intention of nurturing the body. Participants develop a somatic, or physical sensitivity, that encourages them to eat, drink and rest wisely. They develop an emotional sensitivity that encourages them to appreciate the gifts of the moment, and to acknowledge and be open to joy and pain. |
