HATHA YOGA CLASSES

 

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Timetable and Dates

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Tuesday: 9.30 a.m – 11.00 a.m               

For All levels

 

Wednesday: 9.30 a.m – 10.45 a.m

Gentle Yoga – Ideal for Beginners                  

 

Tuesday: 6.15 p.m – 7.45 p.m

 For All levels

 

Thursday: 9.30 a.m – 10.45 p.m

 For All levels

 

Thursday: 11.00 a.m – 12.00 p.m

Mellow Chair Yoga  & Meditation

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Sunday: 8.30 a.m – 9.45 a.m

Active Flow Class  For All levels

 

Monthly Weekend Workshops: 10.00 – 12.30 p.m

General Hatha Mornings and Pranayama Focussed Mornings Mixed level

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Booking Form 2020

 

Please print off and complete a Registration Form when you first join. It is possible to make up missed classes.

 

 

Hatha Yoga Class description

Suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced, all classes open to all regardless of age or ability.  Benefit from tailored guidance. Discover or re-visit the fundamental principles of yoga in a supportive and friendly environment.

 

The Wednesday Gentle class is specifically aimed at newcomers to yoga and those who prefer a more gentle practice. The difference between the Wednesday Gentle and the Thursday Mellow Chair Yoga and Meditation class is that the Thursday class is chair based and does not involve going down to the mat.

The Saturday Active Flow Yoga class is  aimed at those seeking a more of a 'yang' active practice.

 

All classes include breathing techniques, yoga postures, movements, flowing sequences,  restorative poses – and mindfulness, meditation and relaxation techniques.

 

The focus is on enhancing mental and physical well-being, and building stamina, strength and flexibility along the way, in a friendly, supportive and relaxed environment.

 

Numbers are limited to ensure personal attention and a sensitive approach to individual needs. Students are encouraged and guided to work to their own capabilities. Scroll down to read more about the contents of these  'hatha' classes.

 

The Tuesday evening class at Alyth has a maximum of 12 places.

Morning  classes are more bespoke, a 'semi-private' class with a maximum of 9 students, as are the monthly weekend yoga mornings.

 

Benefits of hatha yoga

•  Explore working with your breath and body awareness to strengthen, re- balance and improve flexibility of mind body and spirit

•  Be guided through revitalising poses and breathing techniques

•  Develop simple and effective steps towards self-awareness and physical well being.

•  Maintain focus and explore how to remain at ease even when approaching a challenging posture

•  Get fit and build your energy in a relaxed atmosphere

•  Practice authentic traditional yoga safely and intelligently

•  Strengthen core muscles though movement and simple breathing exercises

•  Tone, stretch and re-align your body

•  Increase co - ordination, balance and joint flexibility

•  Reduce aches and pains

•  Increase your energy levels and build immunity

•  Learn relaxation, meditation and mindfulness techniques

•  Scroll down this page to read more about these hatha classes

 

Joining and costs

Students can join classes at any point space permitting.

Click on Individual Booking Forms above for current dates &  booking terms.

 

Booking Details Also below:

(For 'drop in' please text 07957270899 first to check for a space).

 

Tuesday 9.30am – 11.00am  Mixed Level  Semi Private class

Cost:  £16 per class bookable in half termly blocks ( 5 -7 weeks). £17 per individual class booked in advance.  £18 drop in.

 

When: Tuesday 6.15pm - 7 45pm  Mixed Level

Cost:  £13 when you book the full term (12/15 weeks) or from when you start your block

Or £14 to book a smaller block of your choice,  (5+ classes)  usable any time within the term. Or £16 per individual class.

 

When: Wednesday 9.30am – 10.45am  Gentle /Beginners & Mixed Level Semi Private class

Cost:  £15 per class bookable per half termly block ( 5-7 weeks).  Or £17  per individual class booked in advance. £18 drop in.

 

When: Thursday 9.30am – 10.45am  Mixed Level

Cost:  £15 per class bookable in half termly blocks ( 5-7 weeks) Or £17 per individual class booked in advance. £18 drop in.

 

When: Saturday 8.30am – 9.45am  Active Flow Master Class Mixed Level

Cost:  £15 per class bookable in half termly blocks ( 5 - 8 weeks)   Or £17 per individual class booked in advance. £18 drop in.

 

 

New classes to be announced  at JW3

Where: JW3,  341-351 Finchley Road  NW3 6ET

Cost:  £12-£15.00 per class.  Concessions/block booking rate available

BOOKING is directly from the JW3 website or call 0207 433 8988

 

How to book

Please complete a Booking Form for your chosen class/es.

Download and complete  a Health Form.

Payment is in advance via direct transfer on line, cheque or cash.

Bank details: Maxine Levy acc. 30605204 sort code 203616

 

What to bring

Students are recommended to bring a mat, and a fleece or small blanket for relaxation at the end of class (when your body temperature will drop a little while resting).

Don't worry if you have not got a mat, you can borrow one, initially. Mats are available in class.

High quality mats available to buy at cost price for students (£18 from Yogamatters.com).

Come wearing loose comfortable clothes.

Eat lightly beforehand –  it is best not to practice yoga on a full stomach.

 

Private classes

One to One or small groups, are available in the comfort of my home studio in NW11 or at your home or workplace. Maybe you need a class to fit your schedule,  you have a particular area or injury you'd like to focus on, or would like to arrange class with family, friends or colleagues?  These work very well alongside attending group classes

Details

 

Monthly weekend morning workshops

These tailored workshops build on all the practices we do in class but with the added benefit of having time to go deeper into the poses and sequences. I modify the practices to tailor to those attending, new to yoga, experienced or otherwise. More details .

 

More about hatha classes

Yoga is a practice of ‘self management’. Working with different parts of the body, observing and improving your respiration fitness and energy levels, you start to feel more in balance.

 

The Sanskrit word for poses, ‘asana’ translates as ‘ease’ and ‘comfortable’.

Through a range of active sequences, ‘yin’ poses (holding poses), restorative yoga (resting poses), breathing, meditation and mindfulness practices,  explore how to work with your body. By drawing your awareness inwards, you start to work with your body without ‘forcing’ it.

 

There is focus on regulating the breath (‘pranayama’) and connecting to its flow. The breath is the transporter of 'prana' (life force), so how we chose to use it directly affects how we can manage and improve our physical, mental energy levels to enhance our well-being.

 

The feeling of peace and  release you might notice at the end of the class is when you are back in tune with the natural rhythm of the breath, which most of the time in daily life is out of kilter.

 

Practice how to ride the natural rhythm of the breath gracefully as we move.

When we apply too much effort we notice how the breath becomes constricted and if we lose focus, the rhythm stops. Breath, balance, movement and stillness… a yoga session will leave you feeling invigorated and  refreshed

 

Hatha Yoga Testimonials

read here plus  find more at bottom of Weekend Workshops page