INTRODUCTION TO YOGA COURSE

Online Beginners Course Dates & Times:
6 Week Course
Thurs 3rd June – Thurs 8th July 2021
7pm – 8pm
Cost:
£65 In-Person 
Teacher:
Lorna Fraser

We are running a very special in-person only 6 week Beginners course…

Taking place in the Heather Yoga Shala, Saltaire – this set program course offers:

  • A comprehensive 6 week program to explore & learn the essential & fundamental aspects of yoga.
  • Specially designed by Heather for those new to yoga and for anyone who is curious about the foundations of the yoga practice, wishing to learn within a group environment.
  • Learning the foundations of the practice within an interactive group learning environment
  • 6x60min weekly sessions with an interactive Q & A
  • Weekly course session overviews via email to all attendees.
  • Replays made available from the live sessions to practice during the programme.
  • Guidance of where to take your practice and the ’next steps’ after you finish the course.
  • Exclusive discounted class card on completion.
  • A bonus complementary class valid for any class on the timetable to help you experience what a public class is like.

Each 60 minutes interactive session you will find:

  • A gradual progression, building on the previous week and repeating throughout.
  • Taught in a very supportive, fun, and engaging way under the caring guidance of the course teacher
  • Introduces basic common postures and pose groups that show up in Yoga classes to build your practice from
  • Includes learning the classical sun salutations and variations in detail,
  • Provides the essential anatomical alignment of the key yoga postures (asanas) – Standing Poses, Seated Poses, Twists, Hip Openers, Backbends, Standing Balance postures.
  • Offers common breathing practises (pranayama) used in regular classes.
  • Presents 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.
  • Been provided with the essential knowledge & understanding so you have the experience, clarity & confidence to join the weekly drop in classes.
  • Feel ready, motivated and inspired to explore different styles & teachers at regular classes & workshops

In this course you will:

  • Develop focus & concentration
  • Increase Strength & flexibility
  • Better postural awareness
  • Improve the quality of breathing
  • Support your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
  • Cultivate an ability to become calmer and quieten a busy mind
  • Feel more equipped to cope with the challenges of our daily lives.

This course is for you if you’re:

  • New to yoga – designed as a perfect starting point
  • Curious about starting the practice during lockdown to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
  • Looking to refresh a previous yoga practice to get you back in your flow.
  • Revisit the basics to gain more understanding.
  • Interested to learn something new for yourself in this time of change

Course Teacher: Lorna Fraser

The course takes place once a week for a 60 minute session. No drop in available.

If 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.

Please note that due to our new health and safety measures during COVID-19 we are unable to lend out centre mats. Therefore students will need to bring their own mat with them when they practice from the space

£65 (£35 of is which is a non refundable deposit to secure your place)