Yoga Pilates mix
Time: 14:15 - 15:30
Location: Keeley Street
Course Code: FGD98
Duration: 12 sessions (over 12 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course offers an introduction to Yoga and Pilates. A selection of gentle Yoga postures, including forward bends, back bends, spinal rotations and side bends, are practised. These help to stretch and strengthen the body and to energise the spine. The principles of Pilates are explained and some foundational mat based exercises work on toning up the core muscles and improving posture. Each lesson closes with a guided relaxation to help you leave feeling fully refreshed and calm.
What will we cover?
•Yoga postures (asanas) including gentle forward/back bends, spinal rotations, side bends
• Mat based Pilates exercises (to tone abdominal core, back muscles, gluteals and shoulders)
• Stretching and lengthening of muscles
• Energising and mobilising of the spine
• Alignment of the body during movements
• Releasing tension
• Relaxation and visualisation.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
-perform some basic Yoga postures
-perform some basic Pilates exercises
-know how to improve standing posture
-be more aware of when you are holding tension in the body
-practise relaxation with guidance.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Suitable for beginners. Also suitable for those wishing to understand more about movement skills.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
- Demonstration and practice
- Follow me
- Verbal instruction
- Questions and answers
- Mini lecture.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and have something to keep you warm during relaxation. Yoga postures are performed barefoot but you may wear non-slip socks if you prefer.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Any other Yoga or Pilates course.
Caroline teaches Yoga and Pilates. She believes that movement patterns — like the patterns of our fingerprints — are unique to each one of us. Despite this many people feel disconnected from their movement. Caroline is committed to helping others learn how to move using Yoga and Pilates. She knows from her own experience how the joy of movement goes on and on giving. A fully qualified, experienced British Wheel of Yoga teacher, Caroline’s classes emphasise spinal health, integrated movement, breathing, and Yogic philosophy. Her work is about facilitating others to open and develop physically, mentally and spiritually. Caroline is an experienced Q3 Pilates teacher, whose approach re-activates the whole body during Pilates movements by aligning the spine, engaging core strength to support the spine, then flowing movements from this set up. Specialist qualifications that support different population groups assist Caroline to be inclusive in her teaching: Yoga for Adults with Special Needs, Exercise with Disabled Clients, Exercise for Active Older People. Caroline divides her time between working with Movement Studies and her academic field of Victorian Studies.
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.
