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Ashtanga Yoga
This dynamic form of yoga is renowned for its ability to detoxify and strengthen whilst encouraging flexibility. Ashtanga Yoga brings balance to both the mind and body and involves a set sequence of postures (vinyasa) practiced continuously, combined with focused breathing. This is a strong class – be prepared to sweat!
Beginners Yoga Courses
These introduce the basic principles of breath and movement.
Suitable for all, they are the best place to start if you are new to yoga.
Chiball Method
The ChiBall Method is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and incorporates a synergy of six ancient and modern exercise philosophies to promote balance and wellbeing: Tai Chi, Dance, Yoga, Pilates, Feldenkrais and Meditation. It integrates TCM's theory of yin and yang, chi - our vital energy, the meridian system, and the five seasonal elements. The ChiBall movements and meditations are based on Chinese medicine's traditions which take an overview of how your body, mind and emotions function, helping you to rebalance all areas of your life. According to TCM, the purpose of daily exercise, healthy eating and harmonious living is to cultivate internal harmony so that the external can reflect radiant health and happiness.
For more information please visit www.chiball.com.
Dynamic Yoga
Dynamic yoga is a creative style of yoga, based upon the principles of Astanga and lyengar practices. Dynamic yoga is not only meditative but also physically challenging. A Dynamic practice combines fitness training with stress release in a single workout, its scientifically devised sequence of postures bringing you to the peak of your physical and mental powers. The flowing sequences are carried out in conjunction with dynamic breathing, creating a deep heat in the body which enables you to build up strength, flexibility, stamina, concentration and alertness. You are then left in a state of vibrant relaxation.
Level 1-2 Yoga classes
These classes are best for those who have practiced yoga for some time and assume a basic knowledge of postures, sun salutations and vinyasa flow.
They are suitable for those with experience and for people who enjoy a more challenging class.
Meditation Classes
Meditation is an approach that anyone can use to help them cope with medical problems, stress, and anxiety by way of thought, contemplation, and reflection. Meditation encompasses a variety of practices that are somewhat different, while holding to the basic principles of consideration and quiet thought to bring about a state of rumination. Some methods of meditation may require the body being absolutely still or to be moved with controlled deliberation, while other types allow for free movement of the body. While the methods are different, the end goal of all types of meditation is a mind that is quieted and free from stress by the use of quiet contemplation, gentle movement and reflection.
Pilates
Pilates is a method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. With systematic practice of specific exercises coupled with focused breathing patterns, Pilates has proven itself invaluable not only as a fitness endeavour itself, but also as an important adjunct to professional sports training and physical rehabilitation of all kinds.
Tai Chi Yang Style
Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan is one of the gems in the realm of Chinese martial arts.
Ever since the founder of Yang Style Tai Chi, Chuan Yang Lu Chan, his sons Yang Ban Hou and Yang Jian Hou, his grandsons Yang Shao Hou and Yang Cheng Fu, and his great-grandsons Yang Zhen Ming, Yang Zhen Ji, Yang Zhen Duo, and Yang Zhen Guo have all worked together to research, change, develop, and spread Tai Chi Chuan. Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan has become extended and graceful, carefully structured, relaxed, gentle and flowing, while still maintaining the martial arts aspects. It is also a method for improving health and curing illness. Tai Chi Chuan is loved by tens of millions of practitioners, spreading Tai Chi Chuan at home and abroad. It has become the most popular of all Chinese martial arts, providing a remarkable contribution to the health of mankind.
For more information please visit Yang family Taichi.
Pregnancy Yoga
These classes build strength and flexibility, reduce pregnancy niggles and encourage breath and body awareness. They include breathing and relaxation techniques which are invaluable during labour. The deep relaxation achieved supports and nurtures mums-to-be through the challenges and changes of pregnancy.
Mummy & Me
The 'Newborn' Mummy & Me classes are especially suitable for babies from 6 weeks upwards. They focus on gentle movement, massage and songs with Post Natal Yoga for Mums. These classes are great fun for Mum & Baby as well as being beneficial for both at the same time! They are the ideal place to meet other new Mums and help to reduce colic in babies and improve their sleeping habits.
The 'Explorer' Mummy & Me classes are best for babies who like to move around. They are suitable for babies who can roll over up until they start walking and these classes include more adventurous yoga, songs and games. They are really fun sessions for mum and baby alike, helping to improve babies co-ordination with lots of physical activity (helping baby to sleep better) and building strength and tone for Mums.
The 'Open' Mummy & Me classes are suitable for all babies of varying age ranges.
Baby Sign
Attend one, and you and your baby will be able to baby sign to each other using simple baby signs. You will also sing fun songs, and your baby will have time to play with toys, whilst you get together with other parents over coffee and refreshments!
Baby signing teaches Baby sign language - a form of pre-verbal communication. Babies understand so much before they can talk!
From as early as 4 months old, babies can begin to tell you what they want, what they are thinking about and how they feel. No longer do you have to ‘guess’ the cry! Tired? Hungry? Hot? Cold? Damp nappy? Aargh! Suitable for babies aged between 4 to 14 months.
Yoga Bugs
Yogabugs is an imaginative, dynamic and inspired way of bringing the benefits of yoga to children aged between 4 and 8 years old. Traditional yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques are taught through exciting story adventures that capture that capture the children’s imagination whilst enabling them to enjoy the beneficial practice of yoga. Children are encourage to understand the benefits and positive effects of the postures and the value of breathing techniques. These benefits work on many levels, maintaining natural flexibility encouraging physical exercise and providing the tools to help children deal with emotional and stressful situations. Many of the yoga postures have animal names which translate perfectly in the yogabugs adventure! The class ends with relaxation time allowing the children to reflect upon the lesson.
Yoga'd up
Yoga'd up has been designed by YogaBugs, the UK's leading specialists in yoga for children. It is an innovative way of introducing yoga to 8-12 year olds and maintaining their interest if they already practice yoga. Classes are original, creative and interactive. They include themes to enable children to work together with fun partner work postures and yoga games.
Click here for more information about our "Yoga'd Up" children classes.
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