It is best to refrain from eating a heavy meal on class days. Avoid food for two hours before

 the class. A few non-slip mats and blocks are available but at some stage you might consider 

 buying your own non-slip good quality [professional] mat and block. You are advised to bring a

 blanket / a towel for relaxation. Dress sensibly, ie; track‑suit, T‑shirt, etc.   NOTE: We work

 barefoot.

 The class starts with eight/ten minutes of relaxation to try to get you to ‘let go’ and open

 out. Some people come earlier and start their own relaxation/limbering sequence. If you are late

 remember that some people will be in relaxation, so just come in quietly and find a place without

 disturbing anyone.

 You must accept that Yoga is non‑competitive and that you are beginning in Yoga purely for

 your own benefit and to develop your own standard. In time you will improve mentally and

 physically and gradually discover your body becoming more flexible and stronger.  

    For safety’s sake, please try to do the posture barefoot; it gives you grip and stability.

   What is Yoga

      Yoga is a discipline concerned with developing a holistic, healthy and harmonious lifestyle. The

     word Yoga can be translated as "union" and it isn't about standing on your head or sitting in a

     fancy cross-legged position. It is a combination of physical and mental exercises, which

     promote flexibility, reduce stress, and increase stamina and strength. It can offer benefits that

     make your body stronger and healthier and calm your mind and more controlled helping towards

     self development. The most popular form of Yoga is Hatha Yoga. The word Hatha means forceful.

     This class is a Hatha yoga class and includes Asana (Body Posture), Pranayama (focussing using       using the breath) and Deep Relaxation. A balanced combination of the three has much to offer

     and can help develop a personal way of coping with daily problems, reducing, etc.

   The Purpose of Yoga Classes

     Usually classes try to work on four areas and these are:-

    Suppleness

     Suppleness is being able to bend, stretch, and turn through a full range of movement. Flexibility is

     achieved by the correct practice of the postures which will improve the way the muscles work

     and promote more flexible joints. If you can develop flexibility, you're less likely to get injured

     and you'll be able to stay more active as you get older.

     You need strength all the time .... to  carry shopping, climbing stairs, and taking the tops off

     stubborn jars or bottles! Daily practice will improve your strength, increase bone density and help

 to reduce the possible onset of osteoporosis.

     This is usually taken as being able to keep going for longer without feeling tired or puffed out.

     Exercising for stamina, which works on the cardiovascular system, helps to develop resistance

     to  heart disease.

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    Concentration is a very important aspect of Yoga and we try to bring it into everything we do in

    the class. It teaches us to focus our minds and this is the basic fundamental point of the practice

    of  Yoga.  

    In general terms, fitness is usually described as being a mixture of suppleness, strength and

    stamina. One of the advantages of Yoga is that you can tailor your own practice to develop all 

    of these attributes according to your need. Regular practice is recommended even if it just ten

    minutes relaxation

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