Yoga Classes
Beginners Ashtanga Yoga
This class is the beginners version of the Ashtanga Primary series. It includes standing and seated poses in a flowing sequence, which after practice becomes a meditative sequence of poses. You will see great improvements in flexibility and strength through this practice not only in the body but also in the mind.
Who is it for?
- Those who have never done Ashtanga before and want to learn the basics
- People who like to practice at a beginners level
- Clients that want to change their body and clear their mind increasing flexibility and strength.
- Ashtanga Yoga
This works on and towards the full Ashtanga Primary series (or as much of it as we can fit in) with modifications and progressions for any individual needs. It is a flowing sequence of set poses including standing and seated which builds strength and flexibility in the body and the mind. You will see a great improvement of strength, flexibility and flow the more you practice. It is a challenging class but worthwhile!
Who is it for?
- People who like a challenge in a fun way and want to change their bodies for the better making them stronger and more flexibile!
- Those that would like to try the full primary series
- Clients that have done the beginners Ashtanga Yoga and want a little bit more.
Meditation and Pranayama
This course starts with breathing techniques to focus and calm the mind and cleanse and detoxify the body. Once the mind is calm and focused through the breathing you will then do a mindfulness meditation. Meditation is the space between your thoughts and a time to practice feeling content in the moment you are in. The more you practice meditation the calmer you will be. When you have fewer thoughts rushing through your head your mind will be more efficient.
Who is it for?
- Those who want to relieve stress or anxiety
- Busy people that need time to unwind
- People wanting to deepen their Yoga practice
- Clients that want to practice mindfulness
Restorative Yoga – Helps Stress, Anxiety and Pain Relief
Yoga for relaxation and pain relief. All poses are supported and held for 2-3 minutes giving the body and mind time to release. It taps into the peripheral nervous system that helps you rest, digest and heal your body.
What can it help?
- Stress relief
- Anxiety
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Pain
- Insomnia
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a slower form of Yoga done from cold. You gradually and gently go into and out of poses holding for longer periods of time to allow the connective tissue to release and lengthen. It causes change to muscles, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments. It also has a meditative element due to the long held postures it works on calming the mind, focusing on breath and body awareness whilst holding the postures.
Who is it for?
- People who find Vinyasa or Ashtanga Yoga too much or too fast at the moment
- Those with tight muscles that need time to allow the deep tension to release
- Those with particular issues that may need modifications or variations using props etc.
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