Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ's

Question

I am a mother of two, work full time, and am also a breast cancer survivor. I know physical exercise is important, so I try to visit the gym a few times a week for weight training and to walk. A friend recently invited me to a yoga class. I have never thought about adding yoga to my fitness routine. What are the benefits, and how would I get started?

Answer

Movement practices like Yoga are a wonderful form of exercise that provides benefits that walking and strength training do not provide. In Eastern cultures, yoga is not seen as exercise, but rather "a moving meditation." In the Western world, many people know power yoga or vinyasa yoga, which are classified as exercises.

Regardless of the type, movement practices like Some Union bring together physical and mental disciplines that may help you achieve peacefulness of body and mind, relax, and manage the stress and anxiety associated with being a busy mum and living with cancer.

Question

Is Soma Union Spiritual?

Answer

Quick answer, No.

Soma Union aims to be an all inclusive practice for anyone from all walks of life.

Traditional Yoga does have a "spiritual" element to the practice, however, at Soma Union we do not promote the traditional spiritual teachings. This means that during the mediative moments, you are free to pray to your God, align the Chakras or seek wisdom from somewhere else, and of course, from within.

Our aim is to help people unite with their authentic self through a variety of practices like movement, stillness, breathing, somatic awareness. The clinical evidence is clear, attuning our bodies for positive long lasting outcomes.

Question

Is Soma Union Yoga?

Answer

Quick answer, No.

The longer answer is that our practices are influenced by a number of disciplines, for example; Yoga, Qi gong and Somatic Therapy's as well as evidence based and holistic psychologies.

Question

What can Soma Union do for me that going to a ​gym can not?

Answer

Soma Union can provide three primary benefits that ​a typical gym routine may not provide: improved ​nervous system function, improved joint range of ​motion and improved dynamic balance.

In addition this practice may foster connection and ​community with fellow practitioners.

The Seal of Approval

As a Must AGAPÈ Wellness Advocate, we are passionate and proactive about promoting and supporting the wellness of both your customers and employees.

This means that you prioritise creating a healthy and positive environment for those around you, and take steps to ensure that both their physical and mental well-being are well-cared for.