In our busy lives, we often lose our connection to the ground. At The Garuda Connection, we see the squat not as an exercise, but as a return to our most primal, restorative state.
Named after Garuda, the mythical healer and protector, our practice honors the balance between the sky and the earth. To soar, we must first learn how to land and settle.
Why the Squat is Therapy for the Body & Mind:
🦅 Nervous System Reset: By lowering our center of gravity, we signal to the brain that it is safe to let go. This instantly shifts the body from “fight or flight” into a state of deep, healing calm.
🦅 Spinal Decompression: Modern life compresses us. Descending into a squat allows the lower back to breathe and the spine to lengthen, creating space for our “inner wings” to eventually expand.
🦅 The Softening: We focus on the therapeutic release of the hips and pelvic floor—areas where we often store the weight of unspoken stress and tension.
Next time you find yourself in a squat, don’t just “hold” it. Inhabit it. Breathe into the space behind your heart and let the earth carry your weight. 🦅
Don’t just move—heal. Don’t just move—connect.
Join us every Wednesday at Barentszplein 65:
🗓️ 10:00-11:15 – Yoga Therapy Group Class
🗓️ 19:30-21:00 – Yin Yoga
🦅 Private Sessions: Bespoke therapy or yoga tailored to your individual needs
