• Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Pranasana Yoga

  • About
    • About Matt
    • About Dorna
    • Our Philosophy
    • Video Testimonials
    • Testimonials
    • Ask A Question
    • Our Client List
    • Gallery
  • Classes
    • Live Online Yoga Schedule
    • Free Trial Class
    • Yoga Class Schedule
  • One to One
    • Session Prices
    • Yoga One to One
    • Tai Chi (Taiji) / Qi Gong / Nei Gong One to One
    • Massage
    • Well Being Holistic Mentoring
    • Embodied Sound & Speech
  • Events
    • Workshops & Retreats
    • Corporate Yoga – Workplace Yoga
    • Schools
  • Yoga Teacher Support
  • Writings
    • Blog
    • Published Articles
    • Latest Vlog
  • Contact
  • Shop

Yoga Affects our Body Language

January 16, 2013

Yoga Body Language

 

I watched Amy Cuddy’s video on Ted explaining how our body language affects our behaviour and influence on the world around us. As I was listening I couldn’t stop but link what she was saying to yoga postures and how they affect our body language and our mind.

Over the years I have noticed how the physical work performed on the mat, influences us off the mat. Most people who have done yoga for years can’t resist sharing how it has influenced them for the better, they feel more confident, communicate more clearly and feel they can ride the tides of life, ‘as themselves’, with more ease than before.  Its effects are immediate and, over the years seem to stay with us for longer. We’re never the same people before or after a yoga session. We don’t perceive ourselves, others or situations in the same way. Whoever has done yoga, and given themselves to it can vouch for that and don’t need any proof. However, for those who are thinking about taking up yoga or are at the beginning of their journey, it always helps to have  facts derived from researches which show (even if so partially) what happens in the body that can produce these lasting results.
When we go from one posture to the next, we express our body, opening ourselves in all directions through space in ways that it might have forgotten. In short we EXPAND! An expansion that has a lasting effect on our posture. As our posture changes, it affects how we carry ourselves and how we perceive ourselves and are perceived. I won’t say much more as I’d like to invite you to watch Amy Cuddy explain what happens when we open ourselves in space.

Watch Amy Cuddy as she talks about how our body languages shapes who we are

 

Amy-Cuddy Body Language Yoga

Blog, On Movement and Physical Yoga

Pranasana Yoga

Previous Post
Next Post

Footer

CONTACT US

matt@pranasanayoga.com
dorna@pranasanayoga.com
01707 643447
07974 340 685 (Matt)
07961 479 878 (Dorna)

FOLLOW US

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Sign Up For Our Newsletter




  • British Wheel Of Yoga Teacher
  • Independent Yoga Network
  • The Life Centre
  • Register of Exercise Professionals
  • CIMSPA

USEFUL LINKS

Terms and Conditions
Privacy Policy
Yoga Links

© 2021 Pranasana Yoga. All Rights Reserved. Site design Marbles Design

This website uses cookies to give you the best experience on our site. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as stated in our privacy policy. I agree Privacy Policy
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.