What is Yoga?
Yoga is an ancient system of personal development encompassing body,
mind, and spirit. The ancient art of Hatha Yoga exercises the body
and quiets the mind through the use of postures (asanas), breathing
exercises (pranayama), deep relaxation (Yoga Nidra), concentration
and meditation. Coordination, strength and flexibility can improve
and as you develop a greater awareness of how you use your physical
body, a more relaxed mind and a deeper understanding of your whole
being will emerge, leading to immediate and practical benefits in
the maintenance of health, reducing the effects of stress and aiding
concentration and clarity.
What happens in a class?
Emphasis is placed on letting go of mental and physical tension.
You will be encouraged to work at your own pace through progressive
gentle stretches and develop your physical ability with full
awareness and respect for your spine, before moving into full asanas
(postures).
Relaxation and simple breathing techniques are included and as
progress is made you will be encouraged to develop asana and pranayama practices along with the use of sound and chanting, chakra
work, Yoga Nidra, various concentration techniques and the use of
imagery and meditation.
I’m not very flexible so would I be able to do Yoga?
Not all Yoga classes are the same so its important to ask questions
and for this reason I offer a free consultation. Whether you are in
good health or have minor ailments or even more serious problems or
injuries, Yoga can help improve your well being physically, mentally
and spiritually whatever you level of flexibility.
Can I just drop in to the classes?
Unfortunately it’s not possible to offer drop-in classes, as space
is limited. This allows for continuity and a more
personalised
style of yoga making it more easily adaptable to individual levels
of ability. It also helps to build a mutually supportive group
environment. Priority booking is always
given to existing students and full term’s fees are required to secure a booking.
However,
if you are a new student I offer a free consultation prior to
booking and
an exception to the normal booking conditions whereby payment
is accepted for half the first term only. This will give
you an opportunity to see if the class is right for you before
making a full commitment, but please note the other bookings
conditions remain. Pregnancy yoga class
booking is in 6 week blocks (until the last two weeks) and once you
have a place in the class, it is expected, but not required, to
continue to re-enrol for the duration of your pregnancy.
For more information about Pregnancy Yoga go to the Pregnancy Yoga
link above.
What if I
haven't done any Yoga before?
No problem, no previous experience is required or assumed in any of
the general classes or in the pregnancy class. The only exception is
the Wednesday evening class, which is not suitable for beginners.
Do I need to bring
anything and what shall I wear?
All equipment is provided
for general classes, but you are welcome to bring your own mat if
you wish.
Pregnancy yoga students need
to bring a blanket, cushion and exercise ball, mats are provided and
there is a small stock of blankets available.
Best to wear loose
comfortable clothing. We work in bare feet but bring socks and warm
jumper to put on for relaxation.
How soon can I join the classes?
With general classes you can join any time during the term whenever
a space becomes available. With pregnancy yoga you can join the
class any time from 14 weeks. If no places are available at the
time of inquiry in the class you want, then it’s a good idea to put
your name on a waiting list and you will be notified as soon as
there is space.
What about missed classes? Can I make them up?
If sometimes you can’t make your normal yoga class, it
may be possible to attend another class of a similar level during
the term if space is available.
Must I inform you if I can’t make it to a class or if I want to make
up a missed class?
Yes please. I need to know how many spaces I have available so I
can offer the space to another student who might be looking to make
up their missed class.
Are refunds available?
Refunds are only available if I cancel the class. However if
I cancel a class but arrange an agreed alternative date and you book
into that class but fail to turn up, then no refund can be given.
Is it possible to transfer or carry forward a booked course to a
future term?
Unfortunately not.
Payment for courses is for the current booked period only and is
not exchangeable or transferable to future terms or courses.
What about
if I’m away or go on holiday or ill, do I still have to pay for that
class?
Only cases of emergency hospitalisation will be
credited with a class. Holiday absences count as a missed class
and your place can only be held open for you by the fact that you
have paid. You are then eligible to ‘make up’ the missed classes at
other times throughout the current term.
I’d like to start yoga but what if I can't make the class times or
attend regularly?
I offer individual sessions where I can design a tailor-made
programme to meet your particular needs. This suits some people
better, particularly when they do not have a regular schedule or the
class times are not suitable.
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