Yoga has become increasingly popular as people have come to experience the many physical and mental benefits the practice offers. Yoga classes involve asana (postures), pranayama (breathing practices) and some philosophy and meditation. Participants wear loose, comfortable clothing and most work barefoot. Beginners will not need any special equipment but will need to bring their own mat.
So, what do we do when we practice yoga? Initially we learn to move into specific asanas, or poses, which are designed to work on the various parts of the body. We learn to match the breathing to the physical movements and to focus on the sensations and effects produced. Every student learns to work at an appropriate level for his or her body. At the end of the session, comes Savasana, a relaxation pose which enables the body to absorb and process the physical work.
Beginners’ Yoga is taught by the same teacher as the class for those with some experience of the practice and, despite the name, we are quite a mixed class with some having attended for a while, some completely new to yoga, and all levels in between. The Beginners' Yoga group meets for a 1 hour session in the large Barn Hall every Tuesday morning 9.45-10.45, EXCEPT for the 3rd Tuesday of each month when the session takes place in the small Barn Hall.
For your safety classes can only run with a qualified Yoga teacher, so there is a charge of £5 per session.