Centre de Yoga Devanand (Yverdon-les-Bains)

Hatha-yoga, Mediation

Reflexology, Classical Massage, Dorn Massage, Reiki, Cellular Bioenergetic Osteopathy.

Ayurvedic massage (deep tissue)

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD).

Lymph is a yellowish biological liquid transported by the lymphatic system. Its composition is similar to that of blood plasma, of which it is merely a filtrate. It contains white blood cells, notably lymphocytes. Lymph is therefore blood without red blood cells, bathing the organs, poorer in nutrients than blood and richer in waste products.

The average human body contains around 1 to 2 liters of lymph, compared with 5 liters of blood.

Lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle massage technique designed to stimulate lymph circulation, detoxify the body and strengthen the immune system. MLD reduces fatigue, relieves edema, inflammation, heavy legs and water retention. DLM brings great relaxation, lightness and a feeling of calm.

Yoga

The word yoga literally means (to join) union with this unchanging reality, liberating the mind from all impressions, from the illusion of time, space and causality.

The origins of yoga are lost in the mists of time. Yoga is considered a divine science of life revealed to enlightened sages during meditation.

The first texts to refer to yoga are the ancient sacred scriptures: the Vedas (circa 2500 BC). The Vedas provide the basis for the teaching of yoga and Vedanta philosophy.

Hatha-yoga

Ha means sun, male force, active.

Tha means moon, female force, calm.

Yoga means union, junction; this last word also indicates how to maintain or balance the two forces ha and tha: activity and rest.

Benefits

• Improves circulation in general
• stimulates whole-body function
• tones muscles
• purifies lungs and energy channels
• detoxifies body and mind
• increases defenses against disease
• increases vital energy
• produces true relaxation and improves sleep

Physiological aspects of yoga

Just as we expect our cars to wear out with age, the human aging process is largely artificial, and mostly the result of self-poisoning. By keeping the body healthy and supple, we can significantly reduce the catabolic process of cell deterioration.

In recent years, medical research has focused on the effects of yoga. Studies have shown, for example, that relaxation in the corpse posture greatly relieves blood pressure, and that the regular practice of asanas and pranayama can be beneficial in cases of illnesses as varied as arthritis, arteriosclerosis and fatigue.