Introduction to Hatha Yoga
Introduction to Hatha Yoga Iffley Church Hall, Iffley Village starting 16th September 2010 for 11 weeks (half term 21st and 28th October 2010) THURSDAYS 6.30 to 8PM beginners
For map details see the timetable section.
Course Outline
This course aims at introducing key concepts of movement and posture. Over the 12 weeks the student will learn Asana (posture), Pranayama (breath work or control), and Dharana (concentration/mindfulness).
The course includes instruction around a number of beginners postures, an introduction to the Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar), and explanation on the attitudes that distinguish Hatha Yoga from other forms of physical exercise. Much of the course content will be be based around Yoga Therapy, a technique used to help recover from accidents, injuries and stress to the body. We will focus on breath and breathing techniques, thus taking the yoga from a simple set of stretches into a deeper practice to rejuvenate and refresh the body and mind.
This course is aimed at beginners, those that have practiced any style of yoga for less than one year or for people wishing to return to Yoga practice after a long break.
Mats are provided. Just wear clothing that won't restrict your movement and bring a bottle of water.
Note: this is the only suitable course I run for those with injuries
To make an application for this course, please follow this link to an Enrolment form which you will need to comeplete and email to james@blissdivineyoga.co.uk as an application for this course. If you are having problems downloading or your comupter cannot read pdf flies then please email me and I can send you a copy in MS Word.
Pricing
£90.00 for the 12 week course. The course charges are payable in advance and bookings will be taken on a first come first serve basis. Course fees are non-returnable or refundable and attendance is the responsibility of the student.
Booking
You can pay your course fees on line here with Nochex, a secure, on-line thrid party payment system (similar to paypal or worldpay). You must include your Name and email address in the "message" section so that I can track your payment.
Or, if you have a cheque book you can send a cheque payable to Bliss Divine Yoga to 13A Waterperry, Oxford, OX33 1LB. Alternatively email your interest to james@blissdivineyoga.co.uk
ALSO
Please read the 'tips for the student' section to help you understand what is involved in committing to regular practice and a course.
There are just 15 places on this course. If you are keen to attend then please book early as this course is expected to be fully booked quickly.
Note: Your place will only be reserved by payment of the course fees
Benefits Of A Course
"Why should I come to a yoga course? I prefer to drop in to classes more casually"
- Consistency of practice leads to a smooth and accelerated opening of the body and improved flexibility
- Progressive classes focus on working gently towards goals, be that a better understanding of the practice or a specific posture.
- The focus will be on specific areas of the practice each week, broadening and deepening your understanding of Yoga over the length of the course.
Benefits Of Yoga
These are some of the benefits you can expect to gain from regular practice of yoga:
- Reduced muscular and mental tension
- Reduced stress and an increased sense of well being
- Improved function of circulatory, respiratory and immunity systems
- Awakened hidden reserves of energy within the nervous, endocrine and cardiovascular systems
- Elimination of waste products & detoxification
- Relief of pain and stiffness
- Improved sleep patterns
- A clearer, more focused and balanced mind
More detail on the benefits of Yoga
