Yoga
The yoga classes are very popular, so please ring the practitioner first to book a place.
We recommend that you wear loose comfortable clothing to these classes, cotton is preferable.
Please be aware that we don't have changing rooms or a shower.
Please tell the class leader of any medical condition you have.
Sivananda Yoga
Sudheesh's teaching style is strongly influenced by his Sivananda teachings, though other styles of yoga inform his practice as well. Sivananda Yoga is a style that was brought to the West in the 1950s by Swami Vishnu Devananda, who also opened the many Sivananda Yoga ashrams established worldwide.
A classical Sivananda Yoga class is based on twelve basic yoga postures, the Sun Salutation exercise ('Surya Namaskar') and two Pranayama (Yogic breathing) exercises.
Pranayama helps to cleanse the lungs, remove toxins and develop mental focus and balance. There is a focus on correct abdominal breathing throughout the class.
The Sun Salutation exercise is a sequence of twelve flowing movements practised in synchronisation with the breath that helps to warm the body and prepare it for the yoga asanas (yoga postures) that follow. The yoga postures are based around a range of movements including inversions, forward and backward bends and twisting and sideways bends.
Yoga asanas work first and foremost on the health of the spine. The spinal column contains the central nervous system, the communication system of the body, supporting the health of the whole body. If the flexibility and strength of the spine is maintained with proper exercise, circulation is intensified, the nerves are assured of a supply of nutrients and oxygen, and the body retains its youthful condition.
The Sivananda Yoga classes normally run in blocks, but you
can 'drop-in' at £10 per class.
a maximum of 14 places in each block.
We recommend that you wear loose comfortable clothing to these
classes, cotton is preferable, and bring a yoga mat (or other mat)
to lie on. Please be aware that we don't have changing rooms
or a shower (although you can get changed in our loos).
Yoga is always practised in bare feet.
Please remember that the classes are very popular, and as they run in 6-week blocks it is important that you contact Sudheesh to book your place in advance. Visit Sudheesh's website at www.myyogaclass.co.uk
Integral Yoga Workshops
The Integral Yoga class combines Asana, Pranayama, meditation, relaxation and chanting to bring the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual together as one, in order to bring about a complete and harmonious development of the individual. Asanas are very flowing with postures that have stages for all abilities (going to your own limits).
ASANA the ancient name for a yoga posture.
PRANAYAMA, structured breathing, is very important combined with asanas
to become more open and calm, also on its own it will bring more life and
energy to the body.
MEDITATION brings calmness clarity concentration and empathy to the individual
who then becomes one with Yoga.
RELAXATION brings quietness to the body and mind. Finding spiritual relaxation
is important especially in our busy lives.
CHANTING will bring the class to a close, helping to take your practice out
into the world with confidence.
Please contact Tim Knights for more information.
