Beginners 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.
Earley Crescent Resource Centre, Warbler Dr, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB
Tuesday Evenings (term-time), 6-7pm
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 classes -
Earley Crescent Resource Centre, Warbler Dr, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB
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 £40-£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