Descubra Graciosidade e Força: Barre no seu Estúdio Arte e Movimento
Com sua mistura única de elegância e força, o Barre proporciona uma experiência de treino que transcende os limites físicos, enquanto se alinha perfeitamente com a estética acolhedora e familiar do ambiente do estúdio.
Conectando-se com a Elegância
Entre a luz natural que dança pelas janelas e a nossa atmosfera, o Barre encontra o seu lar. Inspirado na leveza e na precisão do ballet clássico, este método de treino adiciona uma dimensão de elegância aos espaços já envolventes do estúdio. Os movimentos fluidos e controlados combinam-se com a música suave para criar uma experiência imersiva que cativa tanto o corpo quanto a mente.
Força e Flexibilidade
Embora o Barre possa evocar imagens de dançarinos graciosos, a sua prática vai muito além da estética. Através de uma série de exercícios que envolvem o uso de uma barra de apoio para sustentação, os praticantes desenvolvem força, estabilidade e flexibilidade de forma holística. Os pequenos grupos e o ambiente familiar do estúdio proporcionam um espaço seguro para explorar os limites pessoais e progredir em direção aos objetivos individuais de condicionamento físico.
Benefícios Duradouros
Os benefícios do Barre estendem-se além das paredes do estúdio, deixando uma impressão duradoura na vida diária. A postura melhorada, a força central reforçada e a consciência corporal aprimorada são apenas alguns dos presentes que os praticantes levam consigo para além da sala de aula. E, assim como a luz natural que inunda o estúdio, o Barre ilumina os caminhos de bem-estar e vitalidade, guiando os praticantes em direção a uma vida mais saudável e equilibrada.
Venha descobrir a graciosidade e a força do Barre – a sua jornada de bem-estar começa agora.
Haverá maior expressão de liberdade do que a dança?
Sim, ensaiamos coreografias. Sim, repetimos cada movimento até parecer que sai sem esforço. Sim, temos de seguir o ritmo da música para não dar passos em falso. Mas haverá maior expressão da liberdade do que a dança? É quando soltamos o corpo e o deixamos libertar-se ao som da música, sem preconceitos e sem julgamentos, que nos sentimos verdadeiramente livres.
Em contagem decrescente para os 50 anos do 25 de Abril, data que abriu as portas à liberdade, faz ainda mais sentido comemorarmos também um dos primeiros passos da cidade da Guarda no mundo da dança.
A nossa equipa de competição StArtMov, vai representar a Guarda, pela primeira vez, na competição Hip Hop International Portugal na Maia. Paralelamente ao aniversário da revolução, o HHIP também celebra 10 anos de tradição e é nesta década de ritmo e arte que a equipa pretende competir no novo escalão de Starters (novatos).
A equipa de 9 elementos leva uma coreografia de diferentes estilos enraizados no hip hop, completada por momentos tão acrobáticos como caricatos e com muita atitude. O evento celebra-se de 25 a 28 de Abril, sendo que a intervenção dos nossos guardenses está marcada para o dia 27. Vamos estar todos a torcer pela nossa equipa e por todos os intervenientes, provando que a Guarda tem muito para mostrar. Esperamos que torçam connosco. E se não tiverem planos para o dia em que se assinalam os 50 anos da liberdade… dancem!
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Yoga: benefits beyond the mat.
“Yoga, an ancient practice and meditation, has become increasingly popular in today’s busy society. For many people, yoga provides a retreat from their chaotic and busy lives. This is true whether you’re practicing downward facing dog posture on a mat in your bedroom, in an ashram in India or even in New York City’s Times Square. Yoga provides many other mental and physical benefits. Some of these extend to the kitchen table.
Types of yoga
There are many types of yoga. Hatha (a combination of many styles) is one of the most popular styles. It is a more physical type of yoga rather than a still, meditative form. Hatha yoga focuses on pranayamas (breath-controlled exercises). These are followed by a series of asanas (yoga postures), which end with savasana (a resting period).
The goal during yoga practice is to challenge yourself physically, but not to feel overwhelmed. At this “edge,” the focus is on your breath while your mind is accepting and calm.
A better body image
Yoga develops inner awareness. It focuses your attention on your body’s abilities at the present moment. It helps develop breath and strength of mind and body. It’s not about physical appearance.
Yoga studios typically don’t have mirrors. This is so people can focus their awareness inward rather than how a pose — or the people around them — looks. Surveys have found that those who practiced yoga were more aware of their bodies than people who didn’t practice yoga. They were also more satisfied with and less critical of their bodies. For these reasons, yoga has become an integral part in the treatment of eating disorders and programs that promote positive body image and self-esteem.
Becoming a mindful eater
Mindfulness refers to focusing your attention on what you are experiencing in the present moment without judging yourself.
Practicing yoga has been shown to increase mindfulness not just in class, but in other areas of a person’s life.
Researchers describe mindful eating as a nonjudgmental awareness of the physical and emotional sensations associated with eating. They developed a questionnaire to measure mindful eating using these behaviors:
- Eating even when full (disinhibition)
- Being aware of how food looks, tastes and smells
- Eating in response to environmental cues, such as the sight or smell of food
- Eating when sad or stressed (emotional eating)
- Eating when distracted by other things
The researchers found that people who practiced yoga were more mindful eaters according to their scores. Both years of yoga practice and number of minutes of practice per week were associated with better mindful eating scores. Practicing yoga helps you be more aware how your body feels. This heightened awareness can carry over to mealtime as you savor each bite or sip, and note how food smells, tastes and feels in your mouth.
A boost to weight loss and maintenance
People who practice yoga and are mindful eaters are more in tune with their bodies. They may be more sensitive to hunger cues and feelings of fullness.
Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood. People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.
Enhancing fitness
Yoga is known for its ability to soothe tension and anxiety in the mind and body. But it can also have an impact on a person’s exercise capacity.
Researchers studied a small group of sedentary individuals who had not practiced yoga before. After eight weeks of practicing yoga at least twice a week for a total of 180 minutes, participants had greater muscle strength and endurance, flexibility and cardio-respiratory fitness.
Cardiovascular benefits
Several small studies have found yoga to have a positive effect on cardiovascular risk factors: It helped lower blood pressure in people who have hypertension. It’s likely that the yoga restores “baroreceptor sensitivity.” This helps the body senses imbalances in blood pressure and maintain balance.
Another study found that practicing yoga improved lipid profiles in healthy patients as well as patients with known coronary artery disease. It also lowered excessive blood sugar levels in people with non-insulin dependent diabetes and reduced their need for medications. Yoga is now being included in many cardiac rehabilitation programs due to its cardiovascular and stress-relieving benefits.
Before you start a new exercise program, be sure to check with your doctor.
Researchers are also studying if yoga can help people with depression and arthritis, and improve survival from cancer.
Namaste.”
in: Harvard Medical School