Old South SAVY Yoga – Yoga for Neck, Back and Joints

SAVY, an island of excellence in Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda and related sciences, has been serving the city of London and surrounding areas since 2011 under the most qualified and experienced faculty in LONDON and CANADA, and one of the most qualified and experienced faculty in the WORLD! To serve the people of London in a better way we offer some very useful and healing, authentic Yoga/ Meditation/ Pranayama/ Ayurveda/ Yoga Therapy programs, ranging from gentle to challenging, for the  beginner to the advanced student alike – through demonstration, discussion, encouragement and experiential movement, you gain key understanding of proper postures and procedures and how to keep your body safe. 

An organism can function properly only if it is dis-ease-free – in a healthy, balanced state of body, mind and spirit. Yoga and Ayurveda have contributed immensely to our understanding of health; these are now well-researched, well-accepted complementary modalities to address various health issues. SAVY has been providing leading, path-breaking services in this field right since its inception. Under our Wellness program we offer guidance in line with the basic tenets of Ayurveda, Yoga – Yoga Therapy, Meditation, Marma, and other related services, to help overcome any imbalances in mental or physical health. Based on sound, in-depth understanding of evidence-based sciences as well as traditional healing, we offer specific, result-oriented programs for any insufficiency in health. You receive guidance based on constitutional assessment including but not limited to dosha analysis, pulse and tongue analysis, marma bindu analysis, assessment of chakras/ nadis, dietary evaluation and suggestions, and then some or all of the following, as appropriate to your needs: guided training in asanas appropriate to your constitution and condition, particular breathing techniques, various Nada, Yoga Nidra, meditation and Tratak techniques, Marma Therapy, Ayurvedic/ Yoga massages, shatkarma, unique Ayurvedic/ Yoga dietary guidance, Ayurvedic therapy, Swara, personal essay, journaling, mandala assignments, contemplative and meditation homework etc. 

Here is an introduction to the services being offered at our Old South London SAVY Yoga Studio.

Old South London Yoga Classes at SAVY, in the serene setting of the Heritage Conservation District of Wortley Village, bring to you the taste, values and expertise of the true traditional Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga from India. Inspired adherence to the eight pillars or steps of yoga bestow one with a calm mind and fit body and lead one towards attaining an emancipated life. In more physical or material terms, Yoga is more than capable of keeping one physically and mentally fit and disease-free. It’s the new, hot and favorite way to sweat it out for better health; SAVY Yoga is a humble step in that direction.

Yoga for Neck, Back and Joints

Unrelenting and progressive neck pain, back pain, joint pain, and pain-related disability are a major public health problem. If you’re dealing with any of these, yoga may be just what the doctor ordered. In light of escalating rates of opioid addiction, more health care providers are prescribing yoga to patients seeking pain relief. Yoga is a mind-body therapy that’s often recommended to treat not only neck, back or joint pain but also to take care of the stress that accompanies it. It also acts through achieving nervous and hormonal balance. The appropriate poses can help you release the stress and tension, strengthen your body, optimize circulation and improve lymphatic drainage. Practicing yoga daily can help you gain awareness which will help you assess where you’re holding tension and imbalances. You can use this awareness to steer yourself into relaxation, balance and alignment.

Yoga Relieves Chronic Neck Pain

A recent systematic review and analysis of the research in Clinical Rehabilitation shows that yoga may be an effective treatment option. A team of German researchers examined all of the published randomized controlled studies in which adults with chronic neck pain were assigned to either a yoga intervention or a usual care, exercise, or non-pharmacological treatment control group. Yoga sessions included either physical movement, breath exercises, meditation, yogic lifestyle recommendations, or a combination of these skills. At the end of treatment, yoga and control group participants were compared on neck pain intensity or related neck-pain disability, as well as mood and quality of life. A total of 3 studies including 188, predominantly female (82.4%) adults (mean age 47.5 years) were included in the analysis. On average, yoga interventions were held weekly for 9-weeks. Sessions were provided by either experienced yoga educators, or offered on audiotape. Analyses revealed that yoga provides superior results to usual care in the relief of neck pain intensity and neck pain-related disability. What’s more, yoga group participants reported better quality of life, and improved mood compared to controls. Short-term reductions in pain, disability, and negative mood were found for both movement-based, and meditation-based yoga interventions.

There are a number of potential explanations for these results. First, movement-based yoga practices often emphasize relaxation, isometric muscle strengthening, stretching, and exploring range of motion. This may be particularly useful for those whose pain is based on chronic, stress-related muscle contraction, or for whom relaxation may be beneficial. Yoga postures may also contribute to changing dysfunctional movement patterns or altering a habitual, maladaptive posture that contributes to a person’s neck pain or muscle tension. In addition to movement, meditation-based yoga practices have the potential change person’s relationship to his or her pain. Specifically, meditation techniques focusing on attention and introspection can draw attention to negative judgement or ruminations about pain or its source that contribute to the intensity of a person’s suffering. In recognizing the role of thoughts in shaping experience, practitioners are empowered to question their significance, and transition to more adaptive beliefs. 

SAVY offers a comprehensive program for Neck, Back and Joint Pain under our Wellness services.

We offer individualized and comprehensive care to get you the best possible results.

Join SAVY’s Wellness program to reclaim your health!

Benefits of Wellness Program for Neck, Back and Joints

Yoga for Neck, Back and Joints improves the body in a variety of ways. These may include:

• Better bone and joint health
• Flexibility of the body’s connective tissues and joints
• Greater strength
• Greater stamina
• Regulated energy levels
• Improved health
• Feeling calm and balanced
• Slowed signs of aging
• Deeper relaxation
• Stress levels lowered
• Improved meditation
• Improved practice of other forms of yoga

Established benefits of Yoga:

• Improved General Health
• Longevity
• Anxiety Relief
• Stronger Bones
• Healthier Heart
• Healthy Weight
• Lower Stress Levels
• Increased Flexibility
• Lower Blood Pressure
• Improved Lung Capacity
• Improved Brain Function
• Greater Sense of Balance
• Better mind-body connexion
• Better Sexual Function  & Libido
• Lower Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetics
• Relief from Chronic Back Pain and Neck Pain
• Better over-all quality of life & much more…

The salient features of London Yoga Classes of SAVY Healing Yoga are:

• Comprehensive, authentic, world class teaching and knowledge-base in all aspects of Yoga
• Authentic Ashtanaga and Vinyasa Yoga training based on true, traditional Yoga from India
• Asanas, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dhyana, Kriyas. Chakras, Kundalini Awakening, Shatkarma, Marma, Mantra etc
• Clear, concise, to-the-point instruction and individualized care
• One of the most qualified, experienced, international faculty, well-trained in India with excellent teaching skills
• Yoga School with highest ranking of RYS 500 – we train yoga teachers up to the highest rank
• Yoga Therapy services for all diseases available
• Wonderful, knowledgeable, stable, regular, supportive, warm, welcoming yoga community
• Unique, specialized yoga classes – Sukshma Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Deep Stretch Yoga, Yoga for Face, Meditation Classes, Sun and Moon Salutations, Pranayama etc
• Workshops on interesting Yoga topics from time to time
• Delve deep into the field of Yoga – Keep learning and sharing knowledge
• Suitable time of classes
• Small size of even group classes
• Small Class Yoga for smaller groups
• Private sessions also available
• Decent studio  and studio setting – enjoy the character and warmth of the Victorian heritage building
• Authentic Yoga at reasonable rates

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To delve deeper into this important topic in Yoga, please also check different courses at SAVY. 

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Please contact us to learn more about Yoga. We would love to hear any suggestions or comments that you might have. Space is limited in courses and participation will be on a first-come-first-served basis. So, respond early to participate in this exciting, life-transforming Yoga experience. 

Disclaimer: SAVY International Inc and its constituents are not an emergency medical facility nor do they include medical diagnosis or medical treatment and are not a substitute for medical care. Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda are currently considered a form of complementary and alternative medicine in Canada. These are not licensed in Ontario as a medical discipline or practice. All services and treatments provided are complementary or alternative to health care services provided by licensed health care practitioners. Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda are complementary to and supportive of traditional western medicine as practiced in Canada.

DSBH Therapy® or any of its component levels, or any other Yoga Therapy or Ayurveda programs have not been evaluated by Health Canada, US Food & Drug Administration or the American Medical Association. We do not claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medical advice must only be obtained from a physician or qualified health practitioner. Results may vary between individuals. There are no guarantees, expressed, or implied.

You should check with your health care professional before starting this or any new therapy or exercise program or breathing routine. This is especially important if you have any pre-existing health conditions, such as high blood pressure, migraines or heart or lung ailments etc. Women who are pregnant or think they might be pregnant should consult their physician before performing any of the breathing or physical exercises or undertaking any therapy program.

The information contained in the program is not intended to serve as a replacement for professional medical advice. Any use of the information in these programs/ workshops is at the reader’s/ client’s discretion, risk and responsibility. The studio, author and the publisher specifically disclaim any and all liability arising directly or indirectly from the use or application of any information contained herein. A health care professional should be consulted regarding your specific situation. 

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