ACM Group Explains The Benefits of Yoga Practice as Winter Arrives in Gilroy

The ACM Group Yoga, or Advanced Conscious Meditation Group, has been considered an authority in the Australian yoga community for many years. Originating in Sydney, they have since expanded and have set up small ACM Group communities in India, The Philippines, Nepal, Thailand and recently Kenya.

The group's founder, Jessica Armitage, who recently visited Gilroy, praised the selection of local studios and why winter is an excellent time of year to be more introspective, to focus on your well-being and to spend more time on your personal yoga practice. At a recent conference, Armitage, provided a great deal of clarity into the process of integrating yoga and meditation into your daily routine in a season where it is quite easy and to fall into a pattern of a sedentary lifestyle. The lengthy discussion provided a tremendous amount of insight into the practice of yoga and provided useful information regarding the benefits available to those who make an effort to implement a mindful practice in their lives and use resources, such as the ACM Group.

Two specific topics Armitage touched on were finding the right local studio as your home base and considering expanding your practice, quite literally, by taking a yoga tour.

There are a lot of options and one should take their time when selecting a studio. Deciding on a particular technique of yoga, like Bikram, can help you decide on an environment and practice best suited for you. The heat of Bikram makes it an especially appealing option during winters in Gilroy.

Once you've spent time at your local studio, a yoga retreat is a great option to expand and enhance your practice. You can travel the world on unique retreats that balance relaxation, wellness and adventure and allows you to practice yoga in different parts of the world. There are many options from Costa Rica to Hawaii to Australia. A yoga retreat can help deepen your experience with yoga and is a great excuse to travel to a warm