Beginner's Special

This Beginner Series introduces the basic concepts and postures in the yoga tradition. There are five classes in this series, each exploring a different subject. Many beginner yoga students find it hard to balance their bodies, whether in a yoga class or in general day-to-day activities. Yoga is particularly good for challenging our balance because it makes us stay still in a variety of physical shapes. This forces our body to use all its available balancing mechanisms to remain upright and steady. During this class, we will work on simple poses using tips and easy techniques to attain better balance. Suitable for new practitioners and students who want to increase their knowledge of yoga’s fundamental poses and alignment. This class sets a solid foundation for other yoga classes. Some pranayama, chanting and meditation may be included. Week 1: Breath & Sun Salutations Week 2: Movements of the Spine Week 3: Standing Poses Week 4: Essentials of Seated Poses Week 5: Balance

This Beginner Series introduces the basic concepts and postures in the yoga tradition. There are five classes in this series, each exploring a different subject. In Yoga, Sun Salutation is the English term used for the Sanskrit term – Surya Namaskar – and is the ancient technique of showing gratitude to the sun. It is the classic sequence of yoga that pairs body movement with the rhythm of the breath and is traditionally practised every morning. It helps to improve breathing, and stretches, tones and actively uses the muscles, keeping the body supple and strong. During this class, we will look at each step of the Sun Salutation, learning every pose in detail and exploring the transitions between the poses along with the rhythm of the breath. Suitable for new practitioners and students who want to increase their knowledge of yoga’s fundamental poses and alignment. This class sets a solid foundation for other yoga classes. Some pranayama, chanting and meditation may be included. Week 1: Breath & Sun Salutations Week 2: Movements of the Spine Week 3: Standing Poses Week 4: Essentials of Seated Poses Week 5: Balance

This Beginner Series introduces the basic concepts and postures in the yoga tradition. There are five classes in this series, each exploring a different subject. In seated yoga poses, the spine is kept elongated – which helps to stretch the spine and surrounding muscles, releasing accumulated tension, increasing flexibility of the spine, and improving stability. This well-rounded practice combines stretching and twisting, helping to decrease pain and improving alignment. During this class, we will work on poses to help strengthen and tone the core muscles of the back and abdomen. Suitable for new practitioners and students who want to increase their knowledge of yoga’s fundamental poses and alignment. This class sets a solid foundation for other yoga classes. Some pranayama, chanting and meditation may be included. Week 1: Breath & Sun Salutations Week 2: Movements of the Spine Week 3: Standing Poses Week 4: Essentials of Seated Poses Week 5: Balance

This Beginner Series introduces the basic concepts and postures in the yoga tradition. There are five classes in this series, each exploring a different subject. The spine is one of the most important parts of the body, providing structure and support. Without it we would not be able to stand up, let alone keep ourselves upright. During this class, we will work on axial extension (length), flexion (forward bends), extension (backbends), lateral flexion (side bends), and axial rotation (twists). Suitable for new practitioners and students who want to increase their knowledge of yoga’s fundamental poses and alignment. This class sets a solid foundation for other yoga classes. Some pranayama, chanting and meditation may be included. Week 1: Breath & Sun Salutations Week 2: Movements of the Spine Week 3: Standing Poses Week 4: Essentials of Seated Poses Week 5: Balance

This Beginner Series introduces the basic concepts and postures in the yoga tradition. There are five classes in this series, each exploring a different subject. Most of the time we are completely unaware of our posture – we don’t stand properly over our feet, with the weight shifted over one leg, with the knees locked back, with the hips pushed forward, etc. When we practise standing poses with proper alignment, we can start to change our postural habits by strengthening the core and the erector spinae muscles. We can also fortify the appropriate muscles in the legs, hips, shoulders and upper back, while opening their antagonist or opposing muscle groups that cause them to weaken so that we can stand naturally with good posture. Suitable for new practitioners and students who want to increase their knowledge of yoga’s fundamental poses and alignment. This class sets a solid foundation for other yoga classes. Some pranayama, chanting and meditation may be included. Week 1: Breath & Sun Salutations Week 2: Movements of the Spine Week 3: Standing Poses Week 4: Essentials of Seated Poses Week 5: Balance