Yoga & Relaxation Classes in Cheltenham & Churchdown, Gloucestershire.
Churchdown classes
Classical Hatha Yoga
Monday: 7.00pm -8.15pm, Churchdown, Gloucester.
Monday: 7.00pm -8.15pm, Churchdown, Gloucester.
Cheltenham classes
Classical Hatha Yoga
Wednesday: 6.45pm - 8.00pm, Warden Hill, Cheltenham
Wednesday: 6.45pm - 8.00pm, Warden Hill, Cheltenham
Yoga courses run as a 6-week block. £40.00 Please bring a yoga mat and blanket.
These classes are taught in a quiet environment, encouraging self-awareness and giving depth to a self-reflective practice.
Brief introduction to Yoga
Hatha Yoga is a branch of Yoga - the one that is most easily recognised by people everywhere. Yoga means ‘to join’, ‘unity’. It is the state through which the individual consciousness is joined with the universal consciousness, bringing about a profound sense of unity.
Bringing this sense of harmony to our lives is done through the practice of posture work, breath practice and relaxation. Meditation is done separately in small groups, one to one sessions or on Quiet Days and Residential Retreats).
These Yoga classes are a place of relaxation, concentration and focus. You will learn a variety of exercises, e.g., standing, sitting and lying postures along with traditional breathing techniques ending with a short session inducing the Relaxation Response. This is a very important part of yoga, as Dr Herbert Benson suggests it has a benefical and protective effect on our health and well-being. Yoga is non-competitive and everyone is encouraged to work within his or her own capability. The classes are mixed ability enabling participants to progress at their own pace.
Before attending a Yoga class wait for at least 1-1/2hr – 2hrs after eating, before practising yoga. You will need to bring a yoga mat and a blanket. Wear loose clothing. Yoga is traditionally practised with bare feet.
Bringing this sense of harmony to our lives is done through the practice of posture work, breath practice and relaxation. Meditation is done separately in small groups, one to one sessions or on Quiet Days and Residential Retreats).
These Yoga classes are a place of relaxation, concentration and focus. You will learn a variety of exercises, e.g., standing, sitting and lying postures along with traditional breathing techniques ending with a short session inducing the Relaxation Response. This is a very important part of yoga, as Dr Herbert Benson suggests it has a benefical and protective effect on our health and well-being. Yoga is non-competitive and everyone is encouraged to work within his or her own capability. The classes are mixed ability enabling participants to progress at their own pace.
Before attending a Yoga class wait for at least 1-1/2hr – 2hrs after eating, before practising yoga. You will need to bring a yoga mat and a blanket. Wear loose clothing. Yoga is traditionally practised with bare feet.
Benefits of Yoga
These are just a few benefits of yoga, for example:-
The wonderful thing about yoga is that it meets you where you are in your life.
- Increasing flexibility
- Improves strength and stamina and keeps you youthful
- Increased self-confidence and peace of mind
- Improved breathing
- Improved concentration and focus
- Stress buster - brings deep relaxation and well being
The wonderful thing about yoga is that it meets you where you are in your life.
Corporate Classes
Some of my corporate clients include: Gloucester Council, UCAS, Nelson Thornes.
