Improvers 6 Week Yoga Course: To Build On The Fundamentals

Held at our Yoga Centre in Saltaire, West Yorkshire, and online.

6 Week Programme

Thursday 23rd May – 27th June 2024 6:45- 7:45pm

Studio

Our ‘Improvers Yoga Course’ is a detailed 6-week programme with Heather specially designed for anyone who would like to build on foundational yoga postures & breathing, increase your yoga repertoire by exploring & adding in new poses & variations, and learn the Vinyasa style of yoga and its transitions. 

It is also a perfect ‘next step’ for you if you’ve taken a ‘Beginners Introduction To Yoga’ Course or something similar AND have been attending classes for at least a couple of months since completing.

This is also a great fit if you have been attending classes for at least 6 months but have never taken a beginner’s yoga programme.

You will further develop & continue with what you have learned and have been practicing in classes. The weekly live sessions, discussion, access to replays and overviews allow you to learn from Heather and be supported within a course structure and set group of similar practitioners – to assist you before/ whilst attending weekly Vinyasa based yoga classes.

What’s Included:

• 6 x 60 minute specially curated Improvers Course sessions in the Studio with a mix of asana techniques & teachings about the practice based on the weekly focal points.
• Access to recordings of all the sessions for the duration of the programme and one month after completion – giving you flexibility to rewatch and consolidate your learning.
• Weekly overview including some additional resources and suggested reading for further study –  to support you between weekly sessions.
• 10% discount off your next 5 or 10 class pass on completion of the course.
• Guidance of where to take your practice and the ’next steps’ after you finish the course.

During each weekly session we will:

• Introduce different groups of poses and explore some new poses within them to build your practice repertoire.
• Focus on alignment, key actions & techniques within the featured poses.
• Practice certain modifications so you understand how to tailor the practice to support your body and its needs.
• Emphasise Vinyasa style transitions with different variations to develop your practice within Vinyasa, Ashtanga style Yoga.
• Progress basic postures featured in the Beginners Introduction To Yoga Course.
• Include sun salutations variations, hip openers, backbends, standing balances and arm balancing postures.
• Look at correct breathing in the poses and the transitions between poses.
• Include group discussion and coaching from Heather – to address any questions, and troubleshoot challenges and struggles.

Who is This course For:

• The course is a gradual progression and is perfect for those who have been practicing yoga for at least 6 months.
• Have completed a beginners course AND have attended at least 2 months of classes since completing.
• Anyone who would like to spend more time looking at poses and go deeper into the Vinyasa asana practice within a set group learning environment.

By The End Of This Course You Will Have:

• Improved the understanding of your yoga practice by focusing on healthy alignment and establishing a deeper awareness of your breathing,
• Increased your knowledge and experience of different yoga techniques, and deepening awareness of your body so you can become more confident in how you are working in the regular classes.
• Progressed & developed your practice to your next level!
• Dedicate yourself to a 6 week Yoga immersion – showing up for yourself regularly with focus, concentration & presence.
• Developed on the key fundamentals which are essential for every practitioner to work skilly and safely.
• Created a solid & safe foundation so you feel confident, comfortable and inspired to attend any of the regular Vinyasa & Ashtanga Open Level classes & themed workshops.
• Been part of a set group for the full 6 weeks and met new people & friends in this friendly vibrant yoga community.
• Received Heathers years of experience as a teacher and coach to grow your practice and yourself on the yoga mat.
• Worked on increasing tone, strength & flexibility in your body, building your stamina & resilience, and helping your mental focus, concentration and ability to become calmer amongst challenges of busy daily lives.

The Cost & Booking Info

£70 Early Bird until 15th April. 

Price £80

If you have any form of injury or serious illness, or if you are pregnant or have recently had a baby please do inform us before booking.