Yoga; Beginners - Improvers (HE08L12A)
Course overview
Discover how Hatha yoga can help individuals to enter a state of true relaxation. Learn how to step away from the hectic pace of everyday life; practice asanas and breathing techniques known to encourage a focus on the here and now and promote a feeling of calm and sense of physical and mental well-being.
Where Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Cross In Hand, Heathfield, TN21 0XG.
When
Thursday, 10:45am - 12:15pm from 14th September 2023 until 14th December 2023 for 12 weeks.
No class 26th October (Half Term) 2nd November, 30th November (Hall not available)
Cost
The full fee is £126.00.
The concessionary fee is £64.00.
What you already need to know
This course is suitable for beginners and those who wish to improve their knowledge of basic yoga techniques. The beginner - improver level is appropriate for those with less than 3 years experience of yoga.
- A degree of mobility is required. You will be expected to access the floor from standing, to sitting, kneeling, lying down and getting back up to be able to participate in the range of movements and relaxation.
- This course is not suitable for those in the early stages of pregnancy (16 weeks or before) or pregnant and who have no previous yoga experience. We would recommend, in both cases, looking for a specialist prenatal or pregnancy yoga course.
- Students are expected to understand and work within their personal movement range, being able to use adjustment for any limitations they may have.
To be able to participate in this course, all students are required to complete and return a pre-course health questionnaire before the first session.
What you will learn
- Practise yoga postures (Asana) from the three major movement groups to improve flexibility and strength
- Access and improve your personal movement range with regard to flexibility and strength within the postures
- Practise one breathing (pranayama) technique and be encouraged to notice the effect it has on you throughout the day and beyond
How you will learn it
This practical course is reinforced by demonstration and discussion and modified depending on student interest. Movements are broken down and then layered, developing a solid base from which you can progress. You are encouraged to develop an awareness of your body and movement patterns to identify personally beneficial breathing techniques.
Bring to the first session
To help us manage spacing in the room, we ask you to only bring the items you need to do the class.
- A yoga mat. Please note there are no communal mats at the venue.
- A small cushion (optional).
- Loose comfortable clothing and prepare to remove shoes and socks.
- A pen and notepad to keep a diary of your practices week to week (optional).
Extra study or practice
You are encouraged to develop a home practice routine to help build and then maintain a sense of mental and physical well being.
How to enrol
You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on
01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email
adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.
Previous students say
"Excellent Tutor. First-rate course"
"Yoga helps to maintain flexibility and generally makes you feel a lot fitter."
"I am most proud of my improved balance."
"I have enjoyed all of it but especially the relaxation at the end of the classes!"
Additional Course Information
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
This course will continue on Thursday 11th January 2024.
Future steps beyond ACRES
Find out about other courses with the
National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge. You can also find more information about Yoga through the British Wheel Of Yoga. www.bwy.org.uk.
