FAQ

The Short Answer - Yoga works on vitalizing all parts of the body including internal organs and your nervous system. The poses are harmonized to exercise the mind and body as one unit. The human body needs more than just muscle building and cardiovascular output as we age.

The Long Answer With Specific Benefits:

1. Posture & Spinal Health Regular practice strengthens and mobilizes the spine—especially the lower back—helping maintain an upright posture, reduce stiffness from prolonged sitting, and support long-term spinal health as we age.

2. Balance & Fall Prevention Yoga improves balance, coordination, and body awareness, which are critical for reducing the risk of falls and related injuries, particularly later in life.

3. Pulmonary (Breathing) Health Breath-focused practices encourage deeper, more efficient breathing, supporting lung function and helping manage breathing difficulties and stress-related breath patterns.

4. Cardiovascular Support Through mindful movement and stress regulation, yoga supports healthy circulation and helps manage factors associated with cardiovascular strain, including chronic stress and high blood pressure.

5. Joint Health & Arthritis Support Gentle, consistent movement helps maintain joint mobility and comfort, supporting people who experience stiffness or arthritic discomfort.

6. Nervous System & Stress Regulation Yoga trains the nervous system to shift more easily from stress to rest, supporting better sleep, steadier energy, and emotional resilience.

7. Vitality, Mood & Mental Clarity Regular yoga practice supports steady energy, improved mood, and mental clarity. As the body moves more freely and the nervous system becomes less reactive, many people find themselves more energetic in daily life, more mindful in their eating, and more patient and tolerant in their interactions with others.

Assuming no prior yoga experience, expect your yoga journey as follows:

Weeks 2–3 · Settling In

What’s happening

• Your nervous system is learning to slow down and feel safe

• Stiff joints and underused muscles are gently re-awakening

• Breath and movement are becoming familiar, not forced

What you’ll notice

• Better sleep on practice days

• Less tightness in the neck, hips, and lower back

• A sense of calm that lingers after class

Weeks 6–8 · Building Capacity

What’s happening

• Strength, balance, and mobility are developing together

• Your breath starts supporting movement naturally

• The body begins to recover faster from daily stress

What you’ll notice

• Fewer aches and more ease in everyday movement

• Improved balance, coordination, and posture

• Feeling more steady—physically and mentally

Weeks 10–12 · Integration

What’s happening

• The nervous system becomes more resilient to stress

• Movements feel connected rather than effortful

• Yoga shifts from an activity to a personal practice

What you’ll notice

• Feeling more capable in your mind and body than you might expect at this stage of life

• Better sleep and improved mental clarity, making you more efficient

• Becoming more conscious of what you eat and drink

A Gentle Reminder

Progress in yoga isn’t about perfect poses. It’s about consistency, awareness, and listening to your body. Most meaningful changes happen quietly, over time. Ongira will guide you when to transition from one session type to the next.