Introduction Workshop: How to Access Deep Relaxation through the Breath STREET LEARNING **COURSE FULL please call 01825 761 820 for alternatives ** (HE08D27E)
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Course overview
Do you find it difficult to relax? Do you wish you could manage stress more effectively? Would you like to learn a technique to quieten the mind and calm the body using only your breath? In the workshop, Rachel, your tutor, will guide you through a practice of breathwork and visualisation to equip you with techniques that may be used to access deep relaxation and promote well-being.
Where Sixth Form Centre, Heathfield Community College, Cade St. Old Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RJ.
When
Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm on 11th May 2024 for 1 day.
Cost
This partnership course is FREE as part of Street Learning.
What you already need to know
This course is suitable for beginners.
We respectfully request that those who have already attended this workshop with ACRES do not attend again to allow more people to benefit from Rachel's teaching and the funding allocated to this course. Subject to demand we will be offering a follow on 5 week course at Uckfield College in June 2024. Please see
here for further details.
- 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
- 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.
What you will learn
This workshop will begin with a short introduction. Rachel, your tutor, will explain the techniques that will be covered, and what you will be doing and hope to achieve. You will start with some stretching before moving to lying on the floor. From a lying position, you will be guided by Rachel through a practice, using breathwork and finally visualisation to achieve deep relaxation. Rachel will then guide you gently back to the room and the session will end with questions being taken by the group. You should leave feeling refreshed and revived,
Deep Relaxation, Stress Management, Awareness of the breath, Refresh, Revive, Wellbeing
How you will learn it
Rachel will talk you through the practice in which you will participate and she will take questions at the end of the session.
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 large bath towel or 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.
Extra study or practice
In order to progress and continue to feel the benefits of this course, we suggest you create your own routine to practise at home.
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
Comments from previous courses run by Rachel:
"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!"
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
Rachel will be pleased to let you know about her other classes. If you would like to do further deep relaxation or yoga courses with Rachel please do talk to Rachel or us. We want to offer the courses that our community wants and needs and your feedback can directly inform our future provision.
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.
