BEGINNERS INTRODUCTION TO YOGA COURSE

Held at our Yoga Centre in Saltaire, West Yorkshire

6 Week Programme
Sundays 19th January – 23rd February 2025

A comprehensive 6-week programme to explore & learn the essential fundamental aspects of Yoga. Specially designed for those new to Yoga & anyone who is curious about the foundations of the Yoga practice wishing to learn within a group environment.

Taught in a supportive, fun and engaging way under the caring guidance of your course teacher – you will gain all the basics you need to feel safe & confident in your body and on the Yoga mat!

You will be introduced to sun salutations, breathing practices (pranayama) and common postures (Asana) that show up in regular Yoga classes – including the essential anatomical alignment of Standing & Seated Poses, Twists, Balancing, Backbends and Hip Openers. Plus you’ll receive a brief introduction to the philosophy of the yoga lineage.

By the end of the course you will have created a firm foundation for you to build up a regular sustainable, safe & enjoyable yoga practice, with techniques and tools for increased strength & flexibility, better postural awareness and an ability to become calmer & quieten a mind. it will also support your physical, emotional & mental wellbeing making you more equipped to cope with the challenges of our daily lives and support you with better sleep. You’ll have the essential understanding, clarity & confidence to join weekly drop-in classes, and feel ready, motivated, and inspired to explore different styles of Yoga & teachers.

About The Teacher

Freya Newbegin

Born in Shropshire, Freya moved to Leeds aged 19 to study at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance gaining a 1st degree in 2014 and a choreographic and creative practice award. During her time at university Freya began practicing yoga to supplement her physical dance training but it wasn’t until she started working as a professional dancer that she really began to experience the deeper benefits of her practice.

Since then she has continued to develop her own personal practice and found a deep passion for vinyasa flow yoga. As a working contemporary dancer, Freya loves being creative within her practice and enjoys exploring unusual flow sequences and transitions between the asanas. In 2015 Freya decided to embark on a teacher training course in the hope to pass on her passion for yoga and begin running her own classes. She spent time in India training at Trimurti Yoga in Goa and received her 200HR Yoga Alliance certified certificate in multi-style yoga. During her training, she explored Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa flow, and Yin yoga practices as well as mindfulness and philosophy. As well as being a dancer, Freya is also a keen climber. Bouldering both indoors and outdoors on the beautiful Yorkshire gritstone.

Joining Heather Yoga beginners class has been one of the best decisions I have made in a long time. Getting back onto my mat after a 25 year absence made me realise how much i had missed Yoga and the happy feelings, feel good endorphins it releases in me.

Freya took things step by step, explaining everything as we went along. As well as the classes, we had the course materials and recordings so we could practice during the week.

I’d recommend it to anyone who’d like to try yoga for the first time, or get back into it gently.

I think the course was great. It was exactly what I needed to give me a kick start getting back to yoga. I’ve had several years out and always struggled with the breath work side of things, so I found it a good way that I could focus on that whilst being more comfortable with the poses.

The classes were brilliant. Kylie was fantastic and very welcoming, as were the whole group.

I learned a lot and as a result have continued to practice, signing up to the 12 month membership.

What’s Included:

6 x 60 minute weekly sessions.
Exclusive discounted class card on completion.
Weekly overviews sent via email.
Guidance of where to take your practice and the ’next steps’ after you finish the course.

The Cost & Booking Info

£70 (£35 of is which is a non refundable deposit to secure your place.

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.

For information about borrowing or purchasing mats & props please visit our ‘Keeping You Safe‘ page.

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