Yoga Classes (Event Id 108) Yoga Classes (Event Id 108)
Venue: Various Participant Cost: Most of our classes are £14 drop-in or £12 if you pay for the rest of the term Participant Website: http://www.batterseayoga.com/ClassTimetable Primary phone: 020 7978 7995 These beginners hatha yoga classes cover the foundation postures of Hatha yoga (asanas), Pranayama (breathing techniques), an introduction to Surya Namaska (the sun salutation), and meditation. 2) Beginners Plus Yoga Course This NEW course is for those with some experience of yoga who wish to expand their practice at beginners level and/or those who wish to do a more challenging class but who are still working on developing their knowledge and understanding of yoga. 3) Intermediate Hatha Yoga Courses These courses provide much more intimate and detailed instruction and are a natural evolution for keen students. They will allow you to go much deeper into all aspects of your yoga; pranayama, meditation, and ethical considerations. These need to be booked and paid for in advance. They typically run for up to a 12 week period. Missed classes can be redeemed at any Battersea Yoga Class. 4) Meditation (Raja Yoga) Battersea Yoga's meditation london groups are for anyone who wishes to discover the benefits of various meditation techniques. We use a variety of meditation techniques in our courses to allow participants to discover a route that best suits them and most appeals. Meditation techniques include: guided meditation, mindfulness meditation, compassion meditation, breathing meditation. We have courses for the beginner and those who already have a meditation practice. 5) Pregnancy Courses Our ongoing 12 week pregnancy courses cover everything the pregnant mother needs to keep her fit and well during her pregnancy, remedy many of the common pregnancy complications like back pain and oedema and prepare and empower her physically, emotionally and spiritually for birth. After one hour of yoga, we end with fifteen minutes of healing deep relaxation allowing the body to release tensions, the mind to become still and the mother to create a deeper connection with her growing baby. . 6) Birth Preparation Classes Workshop style classes preparing mothers for labour and birth. The pregnancy and birth prep class combines one hour plus of flowing yoga and deep relaxation to ensure your body and mind stays in optimum condition throughout your pregnancy with an additional 40 minutes of birth preparation. This second part of the class is designed to inform and prepare you for the challenges of labour and giving birth and often includes demonstration and discusion alongside practical and written work. . 7) Postnatal Yoga A class just for mothers, this postnatal yoga course focuses on closing the body after birth and enabling the mother to gradually and steadily regain her strength and energy at this demanding time in her life. Every class will incorporate breathing exercises (pranayama), asana (posture) and body-conditioning exercises. After one hour of yoga, we end with fifteen minutes of healing deep relaxation which will encourage you to sleep well and reduce fatigue.. You can start postnatal Yoga from 6/8 weeks after birth. 8) Mother and Baby Yoga In these very special classes we combine specific postnatal yoga exercises for the mothers with the wonderful practice of baby yoga to ensure that both mothers and babies enjoy their yoga experience. The postnatal yoga focuses on strengethening the pelvic floor muscles, re-aligning pelvis and spine and re-building core strength whilst the Baby Yoga, through a combination of song, movement and yoga postures, provides a joyful physical experience for the babies. At the end of the end of the class refreshments and snacks are served and the mothers get a chance to catch up and share their experiences of the wonderful and challenging world of mothering. Babies are welcome from 12 weeks to walking.
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