Would you like to relax your busy mind, improve the breathing and have more energy? Practise yoga exercises and prepare your body for breathing, concentration and meditation. This course is delivered in-person at City Lit.
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This course offers an opportunity to discover and improve your yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. Yoga increases body awareness; it improves posture, stamina and flexibility, enhances our quality of breathing and teaches relaxation. You will learn techniques, which help reduce stress in your daily life and make you feel calm and relaxed. Attending a weekly yoga class can improve your general health and wellbeing.
What will we cover?
Over the duration of the course we will be working in a progressive manner, establishing an integrated yoga practice which will include the following: - Asanas - yoga postures, including seated, standing, supine, inversions (or alternatives) - Pranayama - different breath practices - Guided relaxation and visualisation including Yoga Nidra.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Have increased body awareness - Have improved balance, strength and flexibility - Learn and practice various breathing techniques - Describe the benefits of some yoga postures and breathing practices - Undertake a suitable breathing practice at home.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This class is suitable for students with some yoga experience, regardless of age, gender and fitness level. It is not recommended for complete beginners. You will need to be able to follow verbal instructions, observe and copy physical movements and use spatial awareness. You will need to be able to read and write short sentences.
Please contact your GP for advice if you have any health conditions which may impact on your participation in the course. In addition, please ensure that you tell the tutor about any conditions or concerns at the start of the course.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught by: - Demonstration and practice - Verbal instructions - Questions and answers - Instructions and hands-on adjustments (optional) - Variations of the practices will be given as required
Although there is no specific work set outside of the class, students will gain most benefit if exercises are performed regularly and practised between classes.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No other costs. Please wear comfortable clothing; all equipment will be provided, but you can bring your own yoga mat, if you prefer.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Further yoga course or any other movemnt course from our programme.
Madlyn is an experienced yoga teacher and massage therapist who loves to share the joy and transformative power of yoga with with people of all ages and abilities. Having trained in Hatha and Perinatal Yoga, Madlyn now weaves together strength training, restorative movement, and stretching, in gentle sequences. Madlyn’s classes always include breathing exercises, meditation and deep relaxation. Her compassionate style of teaching encourages students to adapt the practice as needed, and to connect with their breath, move mindfully, and relax deeply. Madlyn teaches for organisations, yoga studios, and gyms, as well as teaching and massaging private clients, and leading yoga retreats. Madlyn is a dedicated mum to 2 kids, a dog and a cat, and is a disability advocate, supporting individuals with complex needs. Courses at City LIt include Mixed Level: Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and online Light weights for everyday strength.
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.
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Practise yoga exercises and prepare your body for breathing, concentration and meditation.<br/>This course is delivered in-person at City Lit.Over the duration of the course we will be working in a progressive manner, establishing an integrated yoga practice which will include the following:<br/>- Asanas - yoga postures, including seated, standing, supine, inversions (or alternatives)<br/>- Pranayama - different breath practices<br/>- Guided relaxation and visualisation including Yoga Nidra.- Have increased body awareness<br/>- Have improved balance, strength and flexibility<br/>- Learn and practice various breathing techniques<br/>- Describe the benefits of some yoga postures and breathing practices<br/>- Undertake a suitable breathing practice at home.<p>This class is suitable for students with some yoga experience, regardless of age, gender and fitness level. 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