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Active beginners yoga with new Iyengar yoga teacher Annamarie McCausland

Active yoga suitable for beginners

Join Annamarie for this active yoga class building strength and flexibility on Thursday evenings 6-7.15pm.

Available in-person.

This is a back-to-basics class for beginners or ongoing practitioners who want to keep it simple. Find freedom and joy in movement, and inner focus and attention in held poses. Deepen your understanding of your body and postural & movement habits. Both are natural to the human body and part of the physical practice of yoga. Explore how you might find greater space and serenity through asana (poses), pranayama (breath) and pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses) and all the 8 limbs of yoga.

What can I expect?

• These classes cover the suite of standing, seated and supine poses as well as the early stages of learning inversions
• A short centering at the start
• Movement, to loosen stiffness and generate warmth and energy
• Still, static poses for mindful awareness and deeper engagement
• Learning inversions - we start with shoulderstand - alternatives given if it's not yet within your remit
• Breath awareness
• Relaxation to end

You can buy 10-class (£80) or 6-class passes (£54) and these are great value if you're coming weekly or more often. Drop-in (£10) also available, and concessionary prices if money is a barrier to attendance. All passes purchasable online here.

Curious? Read this article for a bit more on Iyengar yoga or contact Claire by email or phone 07743 841415 if you've any questions about the classes.