Book a place: https://www.yogabradford.co.uk/courses/
Begin your yoga journey in a relaxed and friendly group setting where you can build confidence and familiarity of the yoga basics.
What you’ll learn:
• Foundational yoga postures (asanas)
• Breathwork (pranayama) to calm the mind and energise the body
• How to link breath with movement
• The components of a sun salutation
• Safe alignment and posture modifications
• Guided relaxation and beginner-friendly meditation
This beginners course is designed for those new to yoga, or anyone returning to yoga after a break.
Whether you’ve just started exploring yoga or want to build more confidence in a class setting, this course will guide you through the essential building blocks of a strong, safe, and sustainable yoga practice without judgement or expectations, just friendly support and tools you can use to maintain your wellness routine 😊
You’ll benefit from individual attention in a supportive group setting – with time and space to ask questions and grow your confidence step by step. Once you’ve completed a beginners course you will have the experience, confidence and knowledge to join any other class on the schedule and start to build a regular yoga practice.
Physical benefits:
Improves cardiovascular health
Increases flexibility and mobility
Builds strength
Enhances balance and coordination
Supports weight management
Mental and emotional benefits:
Reduces stress and anxiety
Improves mental clarity and focus
Boosts mood
Enhances mind-body connection
The 6 week beginners course is focussed on the Ashtanga yoga style. Ashtanga is a strong, dynamic, breath-centred style of yoga to cleanse, stretch and strengthen the body. This style is great if you want to build strength, stamina and develop focus; expect to build heat and sweat to cleanse and tone the body!
The beginners yoga course is taught in a six week sequence. Each class will include a complete basic yoga practice with emphasis on the following:
Week 1: Introduction to meditation, breathing techniques & sun salutations
Week 2: Forward bends and seated postures
Week 3: Side-bends, twists and balances
Week 4: Heart-openers and back bends
Week 5: Introduction to inversions
Week 6: A typical class with pranayama (breathing) and meditation techniques
Some supporting information will be provided in class/via email so you can deepen your knowledge and understanding.
What to expect in each class:
- We will start each class with a short mindfulness meditation to connect with our breath and allow the mind to settle.
- We will then review the function and benefits of the postures included in the weekly theme
-Following this we will learn and practise some physical postures (asanas) including Sun Salutations to build heat and strength followed by some seated postures to develop flexibility.
- Finally we will rest in Savasana to calm and relax the mind and body leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Modifications/alternative postures will be offered to ensure you can practise safely and choose the best pose to suit you.
To ensure you get maximum enjoyment from the class there are a few things that will help you prepare:
- Wear comfortable clothing that you can easily move in; nothing too tight or restrictive
- Ideally you should practise yoga on an empty stomach (e.g. 3 hours after food)
- Bring some warm clothing to wear for the relaxation at the end of the class
- If you have any illness or injuries check with your GP to make sure you are safe to practise
- Bring your own mat if you have one but we do have mats and props at the studio that you can use
Dates:
Starts Saturday 10th January 1:30pm - 2:30pm and runs every Saturday for 6 weeks (end date Saturday 14th February).
Location:
Yoga Bradford
German Church
29 Great Horton Road
Bradford
BD7 1AA
Any questions? Get in touch with Angela at [email protected]
Book a place: https://www.yogabradford.co.uk/courses/
Event Venue
German Church, 29 Great Horton Road, BD7 1AA Bradford, United Kingdom, 29 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AA, United Kingdom
GBP 40.00
