Person performing a handstand on a black mat under a wooden pergola in a landscaped garden.

Yardistry & Yoga

ByLeanne Livall

The health and wellbeing benefits of practicing Yoga are extensive. A practice that originates from ancient India, with the end goal of achieving a state of harmony between body and mind.  It combines physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation to promote overall well-being. The focus on well being is not just physical, but mental too. 

This image features a woman demonstrating an advanced yoga or acrobatic pose—a handstand split—on a wooden deck overlooking a tropical coastline. The woman is centered in the frame, wearing a black athletic outfit consisting of a sports bra and black shorts. She is in a perfectly vertical handstand position, supported by her hands planted on a dark yoga mat laid out on the light-colored wooden deck floor. Her legs are extended into a full split, with one leg reaching high above her head and the other stretched parallel to the deck, creating a striking line that spans the width of the image. This demonstrates significant strength, balance, and flexibility. The wooden deck forms the foreground, and the setting appears to be a raised platform or balcony, possibly part of a yoga retreat or resort. The background offers a stunning, natural view: framing the central figure are lush green trees and foliage, providing natural shade. Beyond the trees, a wide expanse of deep blue-gray ocean is visible, with a small rocky cove and a distant island or headland jutting into the water. A small boat is anchored in the bay. The composition places the dynamic human figure against a serene, natural, and exotic coastal landscape.

Yardistry gazebos and pergolas are perfect for outdoor yoga sessions, retreats, classes or even a mindfulness workshop. The spacious area under the aluminium roof allows for yoga mats, bean bags or soft chairs. With an addition of a privacy wall your yoga retreat can be even more secluded and quiet.

Physically, those that practice Yoga see improved flexibility, strength, balance, and stress reduction. It is also great for your posture.  Mentally, yoga can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, while also promoting relaxation, an improved mood, and better sleep patterns.

This image captures a woman performing a yoga pose, specifically the Natarajasana (Dancer's Pose) or a variation of it, beneath a wooden outdoor pavilion or gazebo. The woman is centered on a black yoga mat laid out on a gray paver patio. She is standing on her left leg, with her right leg extended upwards and bent at the knee, holding her right foot with her right hand behind her back. She is leaning forward, maintaining balance and deep extension. She is wearing a dark sports top and loose-fitting white yoga pants. The pavilion structure above her has a solid, light brown wood frame, with large, exposed beams and metal fasteners visible in the foreground. The roof's underside reveals a complex dark-colored metal frame with a patterned support structure. The shelter provides an ideal, shaded space for outdoor practice. The surrounding area consists of a neatly laid, large-format gray paver patio. A section of synthetic turf or grass is visible just beyond the pavers. The yard is enclosed by a light brown wooden privacy fence. Against the fence, two large, dark gray storage bins or containers are placed. The setting is a clean, modern backyard on a clear, bright day, emphasising the integration of wellness into the outdoor living space.

Because Yardistry structures come pre stained and ready to build for outdoor use, you can be assured of great quality long lasting products. With various size options and open or walled sides, the opportunities for quiet calm relaxing yoga spaces are endless. The Yardistry Direct team even offer a build service with SGP. Meaning you can relax knowing the experts are on hand.

This close-up image captures a woman performing a deep backbend and hip opener, the Eka Pada Rajakapotasana or King Pigeon Pose, on a wooden deck overlooking a coastal landscape. The woman is positioned centrally, viewed from the side. She is wearing a black sports bra with cutout detailing and black athletic shorts. She is sitting on a dark yoga mat laid on the light-toned, weathered wooden planks of a deck. Her left leg is bent forward in a half-split, and her right leg is bent back, with her foot raised high towards her head. She is holding her right foot with both hands, arching her back deeply and lifting her head upwards, demonstrating advanced flexibility and balance. The setting is outdoors, likely a tropical or coastal location. The background is softly framed by the trunks and branches of two trees, which create a natural, organic border. Beyond the trees, a body of water—a calm ocean bay or lake—is visible, separating the deck from a distant green hillside or mountain. The lighting is bright but diffused, highlighting the musculature and concentration of the woman in the pose while providing a serene, natural environment for the yoga practice. The overall impression is one of dedicated fitness and connection with nature.

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