Our popular 4-week "Introduction to Ashtanga" course, is ideal for those looking for a more intensive and focused approach to starting ashtanga. The course accomodates those who are completely new to ashtanga yoga as well as those who need a refresher. This course firmly sets the foundation for the practice, introducing the sequential order of postures, breath control (ujjayi breath), and internal core strength (bandhas). This begins the process of self-practice where you learn to be receptive to your own level, speed and breath while being supervised by a teacher. In the end you create a personal practice within the form.
During the first week we will establish the core strengths to guide you through your practice involving breath, movement and stillness as we explore the surya namaskaras (sun salutations), and padmasana (lotus posture).
The second week will carry you through the standing and some key closing postures allowing you to feel confident to partake in the self-practice beginners sessions. The dynamics of vinyasa will be explored with jump through's to sitting and standing.
The third week will begin further exploration of the finishing sequence. By providing strength-building exercises, you will feel confident entering postures such as urdhva dhanurasana (backbend) and salamba sarvangasana (shoulder stand).
The fourth week culminates with the full embodiment of the standing and closing sequences. A few of the postures from the middle section will be introduced, setting your body in motion for the rest to be revealed through your self-practice.
See about ashtanga for more on the benefits of and background of the practice.
Booking & payment
Please book through our "schedule and booking" page. You'll need to create an account and then book in for all 4 sessions. If you have any problems then please email us.
If you are unable to make a particular date and you notify us before the course begins, we can transfer the class to another beginners class during the month. Once the course begins, classes are non-transferrable.
Saturday & Sunday 21 & 22 April 2012
Saturday & Sundasy 9 & 10 June 2012
Saturday & Sunday 11 & 12 August 2012
Saturday & Sunday 22 & 23 September
2–4pm on both days
Cost: £48 (for both days)
The course accommodates those who are completely new to ashtanga yoga, as well as those who need a refresher. The course provides a detailed introduction to ashtanga yoga and its benefits, covering the sequential order of postures, breath control and core strength. It will also take in elements of meditation and relaxation.
It firmly sets the foundation for the practice, introducing the sequential order of postures, breath control (ujjayi breath), and internal core strength (bandhas). This begins the process of self-practice where you learn to be receptive to your own level, speed and breath while being supervised by a teacher. In the end you create a personal practice within the form.
Booking & payment
Please book through our "schedule and booking" page. You'll need to create an account and then book in for both sessions. If you have any problems then please email us.
The practice of yoga sometimes draws our attention to individual problems, imbalances and pains that we may have. These issues can be difficult to deal with in a larger class setting and can be costly to address with one-to-one treatment. Marylou, a highly experienced Mctimoney Chiropracter, yoga teacher and ashtanga practitioner, will be running this monthly clinic which tackles individual issues, explores various yoga adaptations of postures for specific problems and helps to eradicate bad habits.
With her invaluable experience as a Chiropractor, Marylou will assess her students' posture, and help to correct alignment problems and the bad habits which arise from it. The clinic, with very limited numbers, will give students time to talk to Marylou and explore different ways to improve movement. During the class Marylou will give some gentle one-to-one body manipulations which, although not a substitute for a whole body treatment, will aid correct alignment and give a feeling of well being by releasing blockages. The process will enhance the students' own yoga practise and unlock their own healing ability.
Yoga and Chiropractic treatment are linked in their philosophy that well-being and health are enhanced by having a healthy spine and calm mind. This workshop is designed to help students to activate, free up and maintain a healthy spine so the whole body functions at its optimum level.
Queries, booking & payment
If you would like to speak to Marylou before booking, please click here to email her or call her on 07737 414 335. Please book through our "schedule and booking" page. If you have any problem with booking, please email us.
An extended class in which there will be time to work with inversions (handstand, headstand +) and finish with some pranayama and meditation. A time to deepen the practice. Not suitable for beginners.
Booking & payment
Please
book with Kath, as spaces are limited: 07951 367 395 or krobertsemail@gmail.com. Payment at the centre (cash or cheque).
