Gentle Yoga with Eleanor
Time: 15:30 - 16:30
Location: Keeley Street
This course has now started
- Course Code: FYG63
- Dates: 15/04/24 - 01/07/24
- Time: 15:30 - 16:30
- Taught: Mon, Daytime
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 12 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Eleanor Shearn
Course Code: FYG63
Duration: 10 sessions (over 12 weeks)
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What is the course about?
In this classroom based course, gentle yoga postures are combined with breathing and movement to help stretch the body and calm the mind. Relaxation, meditation and visualisation are taught and practised. The emphasis is on participating at your own pace in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Please contact the department if you are concerned about suitability.
What will we cover?
The class will start with relaxation and joint movement exercises to prepare the body and mind for the gentle yoga postures (asanas). The course is progressive, with various options and adaptations provided to enable you to progress at your own pace.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Perform basic gentle yoga postures to help improve your flexibility,
- Practise relaxation with guidance
- Combine breathing and movement to de-stress
- Describe some of the benefits of yoga.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You will need to be able to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions, observe and copy physical movements and use spatial awareness.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
- Instructions, explanations, demonstrations, feedback
- Q&As
- Individual practice.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
If you have never done yoga before, advice will be given when the course commences as to what else might be useful. Wear loose comfortable clothing. Layers are useful to accommodate changes in body temperature during different aspects of the class. Any standing postures are performed barefoot or in non-slip socks.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Any other Yoga course at the beginners level.
Eleanor has been teaching in the adult education sector since 2009. She holds a PGCE and is qualified to teach Yoga, Pilates, Postural Stability (balance for older adults) and Exercise to Music (including Zumba© and Zumba Gold©). She also trained in hypnotherapy to enhance her knowledge of how the mind and body can interact positively to aid relaxation. Eleanor's initial career was as a teacher of modern foreign languages in secondary schools where she first developed the art of breaking down information to suit the needs of her learners. Eleanor now has many years of experience in teaching movement courses for adults that cater for mixed levels of fitness and experience. Her aim with all her courses is to create a friendly learning environment where adults progress with confidence and enjoy the company of fellow students. Whether you are looking to foster a more relaxed state of mind, or to increase your fitness, balance and flexibility, Eleanor hopes to welcome you to a course soon.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
