Yoga
What Is Yoga?
At its core, yoga combines:
- Physical postures (poses) to build strength, improve flexibility, and support healthy movement.
- Breathing techniques to calm the nervous system and reduce stress.
- Mindfulness and meditation to improve focus and emotional well-being.
Meet Our Yoga Experts
Aida Woodward
Aida speaks about aging with vitality, teaches yoga, is a foot zone therapist and reiki practitioner.
You can learn more or contact her through her website: aidawoodward.com
Angie Magee
Angie is a certified doula and teaches prenatal yoga, childbirth education classes, and herbology.
She has also been a practicing, licensed massage therapist for 23 years. During her career she has expanded her practice in massage to yoga, include prenatal and postnatal yoga, meditation, herbology, cupping and auricular therapy to bring a balanced and customized experience to her clients health journey.
Angie also has a love for supporting community through education and offers several classes in holistic health practices, meditation and childbirth education.
Benefits of Yoga
With regular practice, yoga can:
- Ease stress and tension.
- Improve flexibility and balance.
- Strengthen muscles and support joint health.
- Enhance mood and overall well-being.
- Encourage better sleep and relaxation.
Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years and was originally rooted in spiritual and philosophical traditions. Today, it is widely embraced as a holistic approach to health and wellness for people of all ages and ability levels.
Different Styles of Yoga
There are many styles of yoga to meet different needs and preferences. Some are slow and restorative, focusing on relaxation and deep stretching. Others are more active and flowing, offering a dynamic, strength-building experience.
No matter the style, yoga is adaptable and can be modified to support both beginners and experienced practitioners.
At Umbrella Wellness, our goal is to create a welcoming space where you can move at your own pace, reduce stress, and support your overall wellness — one breath at a time.