Do you need motivation to stick to your fitness goals?
Vibrant Yoga's approach to teaching yoga, meditation and mindfulness is rooted in offering classes which are designed for a specific group of people, or personalized for an individual. We take time getting to understand the goals of our students and develop classes which are tailored to their needs.
Unlike watching a video online on your own, produced for the general public, there are many benefits to attending a private class. Whether you choose to have one-to-one sessions or join work colleagues, friends or family in one of our groups programs, we offer classes which are tailormade.
10 Benefits of Private Group and Individual Yoga Classes
Personal attention
Our sessions are led by professionally qualified teachers who ensure every participant is adopting the correct technique and gains the most benefit from the class. Following a video on a phone, laptop or tablet, while checking your position is almost impossible on your own.
Motivation
Attending a class at a specific time on a particular day becomes a positive addition to the weekly routine. If you know you are expected at twelve-thirty on a Tuesday lunchtime, it’s easier to find the motivation to attend. Unless you are very disciplined, setting aside time for a yoga session at home is easy to forget, in the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Being part of a class means you are also there to support others:
““Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.”
Accountability
Knowing your instructor and the other members of the class are expecting you is not only motivating but also provides you with accountability. You not only don’t want to let yourself down but also want to be there for others - accountability works both ways.
It’s Fun!
How many times have you thought, ‘I’m not in the mood for class today,’? But when you attended you had a good time. Overcoming that lethargic feeling makes showing up even more uplifting.
Meeting new people
There is always time before and after a session to chat to other members. Learning together provides a sense of community and connection which many people yearn for. If you are new to an area or organization, joining a class is a great way to meet like-minded people and make new friends.
Increase endorphins
It is well documented that exercise and meditation increase endorphins, the ‘happiness’ hormone, but a small study shows there is an even greater increase when participating in a class with other people.
Pitched at your level
An experienced teacher will adapt the difficulty of a particular exercise to attendees with varying levels of experience so that everyone is able to participate at their own level. Exercising to a video which is too advanced may put you at risk of injury.
A safe environment
One of the responsibilities of an instructor is to make sure the location is safe. They will advise on the most suitable setting, equipment and clothing were necessary. If you exercise on your own and injure yourself, it may be difficult to summon help. In a class someone is always on hand in case of an emergency.
The freedom to ask questions
One of the difficulties with exercising on your own is that there is no one to ask when you need an explanation of a particular technique. In a class, the teacher is always on hand to provide clarification and offer helpful guidance.
Interaction with the outside world
With more of us working remotely or finding it difficult to socialize following long months of isolation during the pandemic, knowing there is a regular activity outside the home is a real tonic. It’s a time in the week which you are dedicating to yourself, and, in turn, you are improving both your physical and mental wellbeing.
So the next time you are looking for a yoga class to increase your strength, help with flexibility, stretch and restore the body and mind, get in touch to discuss the different options we offer.
Vibrant Yoga is based in Chicago and serves the Chicagoland area as well as virtually anywhere with practical tools and guidance to individual wellness for a healthier lifestyle. We offer on-site & virtual yoga, meditation & wellness workshops to individuals and companies. We envision a world where every individual, employee, and business owner has the freedom and resources to maintain vibrant health that positively impacts their mental and physical well-being.