This six week course will guide you through the basics of yoga poses, alignment, breathwork and relaxation.  Yoga can help you to find physical ease, develop physical and mental strength, deal with stress and heal from injury.

We will focus on a different group of poses each week eg forward bends, backbends, twists and you will be able to take your time finding your unique optimum alignment and how to modify the poses for your body.

We will also be looking at how to breathe well for health and calm, and how the functional breath can help us to access postures and keep the body supple.

You will find out the benefits of each pose and you'll be able to feel the benefits of your yoga practice very soon. A focused and well-paced discovery of yoga can help you to befriend the body, vastly improve body awareness and allow you to develop your own tools for health and wellbeing.

April 17th - Week 1: Building body awareness. Using energy efficiently

April 24th - Week 2: Grounding. Finding our foundations and moving safely into backbends and standing poses.

May 8th - Week 3: Uplifting. Building on our foundations. Weight bearing and forward bends.

May 15th - Week 4: Expanding. Exploring space within and without the body. Focus on twisting poses. Introduction to mindfulness

May 22nd - Week 5: Finding your centre. Core awareness, building neuromuscular connections. Focus on balancing and core strength.

June 5th - Week 6: The broader context of yoga. Focus on hip releasing postures.

(excluding May 1st and 29th bank holidays, including May 8th bank holiday) 

Course features:

• friendly and inclusive approach

• specifically for beginners

• suitable for all ages and abilities

• all equipment will be provided. Just come along in comfortable clothing and bring an extra layer for the relaxation.

Cost includes:

• 6 x 60 minute small group sessions

• weekly handouts summarising the course content with illustrations of key poses

• video and audio resources

• free attendance to two drop-in classes for the duration of the course

Unlimited yoga!

Following the course, participants will be able to take advantage of the offer of £10 for unlimited drop-in classes for one month, reduced from £33.

Please bring your own mat. The address of the venue is: Parklands Educate Together Primary School, Russel Road, Locking Parklands, WSM, BS24 7NH

There is plenty of parking at the venue.