Yoga

We enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with small classes - you will never find more than 12 in a class - so lots of individual attention if you want it.
  

Hatha is a traditional style of Yoga which is a good mixture of standing,  balancing, mat postures, flows,  breathing, meditation and relaxation.  The underlying aim of Hatha Yoga is to balance Body, Mind and Emotions.   It is a great way to develop flexibility, suppleness and strength and improve the efficiency of your breathing.  Regular practice helps you develop a calmer outlook on life.  Classes vary from week to week.

Yin  is a great complementary style for those already practising yoga - it allows the soft tissure in and around the muscles and in joints including the spine to gently stretch for longer to aid comfort and flexibility .  It is also a very calming and relaxing style.  There are variations in pose to suit all anatomies - yin is evolving so no longer just a complementary style it is becoming a style in its own right.

Beginners These classes are intended to help you start to develop Hatha Yoga skills by cultivating the simple classic Yoga poses, so you can do them well and grow with them.  You will be encouraged to develop your physical and mental awareness  and experience the energy flow in your body through movement, quiet introspection and self observation.  After a while you will probably be ready to move to one of the other classes.

Beginners workshops This is a 3 hour workshop for people who have never done Yoga before, which acts as a prelude for those who want to go onto the beginners class.   It will introduce you to the idea of Yoga, how to approach posturing, breathing and some guidelines as to how to take care of yourself and get the most out of your Yoga classes.   These are run periodically throughout the year (often Saturday mornings) and can be arranged specially for a group of 4 or more friends who would like to attend together.

Pre-natal Yoga  Yoga can help women get through their pregnancy with minimal discomfort. It also helps the birth and post-delivery stages. Yoga classes help to boost circulation and also help with fluid retention. The stretching exercises relieve aches and pains. Posture is also improved by yoga and this can help ease back problems, which are common in pregnant women. Yoga helps to prepare for the birth - it encourages breath and body awareness, reduces worry and teaches women to adapt to new situations. And yoga continues to have benefits after pregnancy, too. Postnatal yoga, which can be started about six weeks after the birth, strengthens abdominal muscles and your pelvic floor. It also helps you to get back to your pre-pregnancy shape faster.

Equipment - no need to bring your own mats or blankets we have a supply in the studio, although you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.  If you are coming regularly you may choose to build up some other equipment like bolsters, blocks etc (which we sell) although there are many people in the classes who do not have lots of equipment and we can improvise.

What to Wear - nothing special - just loose fitting trousers and a comfortable T shirt will be fine.  If you want to wear specialised yoga gear that's fine too.

Workshops  - approximately monthly we hold a Saturday morning workshop that lasts for 3 hours and  gives time to cover some on the things that we cannot cover in a regular class in greater depth.  Usually the workshops are themed for  a specific aim whether that is a condition i.e. back care or amore detailed look at specific postures etc. 

Everyone is welcome to our classes and workshop whether they attend another class but want the extra practise at the weekend or are attending one of our classes during the holidays when their regular class is closed.

Attending our classes  You do not have to attend the same class each week and can mix and match.

The cost is £45 for 10 classes and these can be used over a 12 week period (to cover if you are away a couple of weeks).  If you prefer you can pay £25 for 5 classes to be used over a 6 week period.  Most people want to come to one class to try it first to see if they enjoy it - we have a facility for this so that if you are new you can have a one class trial for £6.50 - if you decided to continue you would then normally move to the block payment method.  All payments are in advance and non-refundable and we ask that you always have at least one booking ahead.  

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You can pay by cheque or call in with cash and you can pay on the telephone with a credit/debit card. 0161 764 1440 - please leave a message and we will call you back.

  Themed classes

Restorative Yoga  a very specific and personalised style of Yoga to deal with health and well being issues and good for those with limited energy or movement as well as more agile people wanting  to develop a complete sense of well-being.  These classes are by arrangement for an individual or small group and involve more support and individual attention from the teacher.  Please enquire if you are interested in this class.

 Yoga for Sports  Support Subject to demand we also offer classes for Golf, runners, cyclists, swimmers,  cricketers, gym workers.  Some sports can lead to physical imbalance  because of the repetitive movements involved.  Yoga can help restore this imbalance.  Offered at our studio or insitu. Please enquire if you are interested - offered to individuals or select groups.

We also offer Yoga to support specific  groups i.e. weight loss, stress, anxiety. Please enquire about these classes.

Some styles are more suited to specific conditions for instance Yin is very helpful for those suffering from M.E. and anyone with low energy levels.   If you would like to discuss this with the teacher then please ring or email.  Tel 0161 764 1440 mail@mindandbodybury.co.uk