Atelier de yoga Yogâme (Neuchâtel)

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that aims to unite body and mind. It promotes the awakening of consciousness. Awareness of body, mind and spirit, but also of our relationship to others and to our environment.

There are many different styles of yoga. Some are highly dynamic, while others are based mainly on relaxation. Halfway between the two is the Hatha Yoga we practice (traditional Indian yoga). It's the union of sun (Ha) and moon (Tha), and thus the meeting of subtlety and power, yin and yang.

This yoga is based on alternating or contrasting demanding postures, held for relatively long periods, with moments of deep relaxation.

These postures, known as asanas, not only tone and soften the body, but also calm the mind. Over time, we can slip into these postures with ever less effort, giving way to the subtlety of the breath and the depth of inner feeling.

Classes are open to all, whatever your age, but for those under 14, I suggest more playful classes better suited to children or young teenagers. You don't need to be in perfect health either. On the contrary, it's precisely as a result of physical or psychological problems that the majority of students are led to take up yoga.