Iyengar Yoga workshop for back
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- Course Code: FGD11
- Dates: 26/10/24 - 26/10/24
- Time: 14:00 - 17:00
- Taught: Sat, Daytime
- Duration: 1 session
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Irina Baillie
Course Code: FGD11
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Duration: 1 session
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What is the course about?
The purpose of this workshop is to explore a sequence of poses tailored to release tension in the lower back. As well as cultivate mindfulness and presence through a guided relaxation technique, discover the art of surrendering and releasing stress, nurturing both body and mind.
What will we cover?
We will start with poses lying down before progressing to standing poses and some achievable forward bends and twists. We will finish with some breathing exercises and relaxation with elements of meditation.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Practise a wide variety of yoga postures meant to alleviate lower back tension
- Learn how to adapt poses to suit you
- Use props to support your practice
- Practise deep relaxation
- Increased coordination and mind-body connection
- Improved flexibility, mobility, strength, and body awarenes.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Regular yoga practice is essential. Please note that this workshop is intended to relieve tension in the lower back. It should be noted though that it is not suitable for anyone in acute pain from an injury or degenerative spinal conditions.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
- Demonstration by the teacher
- Verbal instruction
- Hands-on adjustment (optional)
- Practice.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Equipment is provided but you are welcome to bring your own mat or props. Please wear comfortable stretchy clothing. Yoga is usually practiced barefoot, but you could wear non-slip socks if you prefer.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Iyengar Yoga Mixed Level Friday 5.30-6.45pm.
Irina is an experienced and thoughtful Iyengar Yoga teacher. She has been teaching and practising Iyengar Yoga with the leading teachers of the UK and Russia, and completed her first study trip to India in 2011. Irina first came in contact with yoga as a child through books to improve her posture, through which she corrected her scoliosis. Then 15 years ago she started practising Iyengar Yoga in St Petersburg, Russia. After moving to London she qualified as an Iyengar Yoga teacher. Since then she has been teaching at Citylit and in her own practice in East London, Baillirina Yoga https://www.baillirinayoga.co.uk/ For her the best thing about teaching yoga is to help students trust their own bodies and their capacity to restore and heal. She enjoys when students feel more capable and confident.
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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