Slow down and explore these simple, effective and unique Tibetan movement and meditation exercises for relaxation, vitality, calmness, and inner balance.
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A practical class to help develop and experience inner balance, alignment, and resilience in the body, breath, and mind. Great for stress management and general well-being. From the Tibetan Yoga and Meditation Traditions.
What will we cover?
Relaxed, slow and gentle yoga type movements. Breathing, practices. Different ways of relaxation. Basic Visualisation. Sensitivity to the body and simple self massage. Meditation.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Practice useful and practical techniques for calmness and balance. Work with common challenges to inner balance (distraction, sleepiness etc) and ways to overcome them. Know some practical ways to bring mindfulness and practice into daily activities. Experience and enjoy thorough and deep relaxation.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
It’s suitable for anyone in basic good health. No previous experience is necessary. May appeal to those who enjoy yoga, meditation, somatic practices, or who are just in need of some relaxation at the end of the working week.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Instruction, handouts and group practice, time for questions and reflection. Some handouts will be provided but any practice or reading outside of class is entirely optional.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
None – though do have clothes you can move freely in, perhaps layers for warmth, Be prepared to work barefoot or in socks.
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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