Guest Blogger, Melody Boza • September 27, 2015

YOUR Practice, YOUR Body, YOUR Bliss, YOUR Time: 4 Benefits of the Private Yoga Session 

We’ve all heard of the many benefits of yoga such as improved flexibility, strength, balance, bone health, immunity, sleep, mental focus, and not to forget everyone's favorite, stress relief!

A woman is helping another woman do a yoga pose on a mat.

Working one-on-one with a yoga teacher will help you get the most out of your practice, and may be the best way to see results in all of those areas. Here's how:


1. Practice at YOUR LEVEL.

If you’re new to yoga, working one-on-one with a teacher will help eliminate the distractions of a group class setting. You’ll be able to ask questions and break down the poses without feeling intimidated. If you already have yoga experience, you’ll be given the opportunity to go deeper in your practice by working on more advanced postures and refining transitions.


2. Practice within YOUR LIMITS.

In a private yoga session, you will be offered personalized modifications for every posture -- perfect for someone coming back from an injury or dealing with a specific or chronic health condition. You will be guided through a class flow designed specifically for your body.


3. Practice towards YOUR GOALS.

The intimate setting of a private yoga session is the perfect place to define your health and wellness goals and discover a clearer focus of intention. The support of a private teacher will help you achieve your goals and help elevate your physical and mental fitness to a new level.


4. Practice at YOUR CONVENIENCE.

While you might have a strong desire to commit to a yoga practice, a hectic work and personal life can make it difficult to find a group class that fits your schedule. A private yoga session can be scheduled at your convenience, and will keep you accountable in maintaining a strong and dedicated practice.


-- Thanks to our Guest Blogger, Melody Boza, a yoga instructor here at Body Aligned. For more information, please visit our Yoga page. We offer private or semi-private sessions by appointment. For new local-resident clients, we offer New Client Welcome Specials. For complete pricing information, click here.

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