Beginner's Course
This foundation course is for anyone looking for a small group, accessible, rounded introduction to yoga or for those returning to the practice after a long break. During the course, you will be taught the fundamentals of a balanced yoga practice - postures, breathworks, meditation, relaxation, all in a welcoming and inclusive environment. By the end of the course you will have practised many core yoga postures and gained confidence to either progress onto the next level, develop your home practice or join open classes. You will also have experienced the calming, centering benefits of other pivotal aspects of yoga such as relaxation and meditation.
These are run periodically at different locations and times depending on the demand.​
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Next Beginner’s Course
Wednesdays, 7.15pm- 8.15pm
15th January-19th February
The Space Hub
First Floor,
81-87 Crockhamwell Rd, Woodley, Reading
RG5 3JP
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Cost: £60 for a 6 week course
(price subject to change depending on venue/duration)
Open Classes
These classes include settling in and awareness, gentle warm up, followed by both static postures and sequences designed to build strength, release tension and help to settle the mind so that we can enjoy pranayama, meditation and yoga nidra.
Building on the foundations, each term a new theme/s and sequences are offered in line with the seasons, yoga philosophy, muscle groups or any other focal motif. The
carefully thought out sequences bring movement and focus together to create balance and stability, both in the body and mind. The classes are designed in such a way as
to reach every level of your being: physical, energetical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Over time these classes help you nurture a greater sense of self-awareness and develop a sense of satisfaction as you feel your practice evolve. Variations, modifications and the use of props are regularly offered as the classes are intended to suit varying degrees of abilities and needs.
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Venues and Times:
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Maiden Place Community Centre, 1 Maiden Pl, Earley, Reading RG6 3HD
Tuesday mornings, 10-11.30am, £45 for a block of 4 classe -
Earley Crescent Resource Centre, Warbler Dr, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB
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Tuesday Evenings (term time), 6-7pm, £10 per session, payable for the term (Gentle Classes)
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Tuesday Evenings (term-time), 19.30-21.00, £15 per session, payable for the term
Private and 1:1 Classes
1:1 sessions or private classes for a small group of up to 3 people might be what you need if you are after personalised ways of either starting with the fundamentals of yoga or developing further your personal yoga practice, addressing specific physical or emotional requirements or exploring particular areas in the vast field of yoga.
Subject to availability.
Typical cost for a 1hr session £50
Workshops
For regular Yoga Naissa class attendees, you, your friends or co-workers who wish to delve deeper into any aspect of yoga practice I offer workshops which are typically 2-3 hrs or half-day long. The content can vary from focusing on a certain group of asanas or muscles, yoga philosophy (e.g Yamas and Niyamas), meditation and pranayama, yoga nidra or simply addressing particular needs in an office environment (tension/stiffness in the neck, shoulders, back; exploring the benefits of breathwork, etc)
Cost depends on content and duration
ForLifeYoga®
Chair Yoga + Otago
ForLifeYoga® Programme was designed by The Traditional Yoga Association® to specifically offer all aspects of Yoga ~ including its physical and philosophical aspects ~ to the fastest growing demographic of those aged 65 years and over. It is also suitable for persons with limited mobility or anyone who would like to try yoga in a gentle way. The aim is to make movement accessible and effective as well as make use of the many benefits yoga provides.
Along with the specially chosen and adapted yoga asanas (postures), done seated on a chair or standing (or even on a mat if that is accessible to participants) the classes incorporate the OTAGO Exercise Programme. This evidence-based training programme is designed to improve balance and prevent falls, a major cause of injury as we age. Research has shown that OEP is the leading falls prevention programme. In addition to this, the classes offer the Yoga breathing exercises that are suitable for people of 65+ . Also included are the meditation and mindfulness practices that have demonstrated their ability to assist with issues like stress, anxiety, depression and mild cognitive impairment.
The classes run in 6 week blocks, term time:
Thursdays, 10.30am-11.30am
Charvil Village Hall
100 The Hawthorns, Charvil, Reading
RG10 9TX
Cost: £10 per session
To find the date of the next course please refer to the calendar on the website.
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Menopause Yoga
& Wellbeing™
As a graduate of Menopause Yoga™ , the world's 1st professionally accredited yoga and wellbeing programme supporting people through their menopause and beyond, I am thrilled to offer you these workshops and classes.
MY™ is a specially designed programme to support women on the Menopause Journey, to help them manage their menopause
symptoms and their mindset. The workshops and classes include specially adapted yoga poses, breathing techniques and meditation as well as restorative and yin yoga to help ease some of the menopause symptoms such as anxiety, overwhelm, brain fog, insomnia, fatigue, hot flushes and irritability, joint and muscle pain.
Also included is the modified yoga for post menopause to
help build balance, muscle strength and heart health to help counter the risks of osteoporosis, sarcopenia muscle loss and cardio vascular disease. At the end of the workshops or classes,
you will have gained practical tools to implement whenever/wherever you need them.
This programme offers an opportunity to reframe the Menopause as the Second Spring and find support through women’s circles where thoughts and emotions can be shared in safe and supportive space.
MY™ is not a magic pill and does not claim to cure medical conditions or rebalance your hormones that fluctuate and decline in the menopause but yoga is scientifically proven to reduce stress and inflammation, which exacerbates many menopause symptoms. It can also help with sleep, digestion, fatigue, general mental health and may help prevent falls and fractures by developing posture, balance (proprioception), inner sensory awareness (interception) and muscle tone.
The programme was created by Petra Coveney - the founder of Menopause Yoga and author of Menopause Yoga - A Holistic Guide To Supporting Women On Their Menopause Journey,
Charvil Village Hall100 The Hawthorns, Charvil, ReadingRG10 9TX
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2nd February 9:30am - 12:30pm
1st March 9:30am - 12:30pm
29th March 9am - 12pm
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