General yoga class
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The general class for 75 minutes is for people who want more of a challenge than the gentle yoga class. We work with a variety of lovely yoga postures, modifications and variations. Some postures are challenging, but can be adapted to suit your needs. The result is that you leave with a great feeling of satisfaction as you continue to improve and begin to find equanimity and release within the postures. People have commented that at the end of the class they notice that their tension or tightness has lessened, and the body feels a gentle tingling flow. They also say they sleep best on the nights after their yoga class!
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A variation of Downward Dog
(Adho mukha svanasana)
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The class atmosphere is warm, enabling, and friendly.
By regularly attending this class you can achieve both physical and deeper beneficial results.
Physical benefits
In the class we work on flexibility, physical tone, and strength. Regular yoga develops core strength – the muscles of the abdomen and lower back - which helps to improve posture and prevent/alleviate musculoskeletal and other problems. By getting the energy flowing the body feels as if it's working in a positive and healthy way. This is a great antidote to our modern lives where our muscles rarely get the full range of movement and engagement they were built to do. For a more complete list of benefits, see Maria's approach to yoga.
Deeper benefits
Yoga, especially if practiced regularly, leads to deeper benefits that can spill over into the rest of life. People begin to experience stillness, presence and balance. In time, this leads to greater patience and equanimity, and an ability to cope better with the stresses and strains of modern life. Ultimately yoga is a way to help foster self-awareness and can be a good way to prepare for meditation.
An overview of the class
After a warm welcome, the class starts with loosening up the joints and muscles so that both you and your body are ready and able to get the most out of your yoga practice.
The middle part of the class involves engaging in postures that help to develop flexibility, strength, good posture, muscle tone, confidence, and balance. We focus on good alignment which can help alleviate or prevent future musculoskeletal problems. Students are always encouraged to go only as far as they feel happy with and to never to strain or over-exert themselves. Throughout the class focus will be brought to breathing and time may be spent on specific breathing practices, called pranayama.
The sessions end with a short period of relaxation in a final posture called savasana. This is an opportunity to completely relax, allowing your body time to absorb all the movements and efforts made during the class. This is probably the most important posture of all – and the most appreciated by students!
General yoga class summary
* Suitable both for beginners and those who have done yoga before
* A more challenging yoga session than the gentle yoga class
* Increase flexibility, develop core strength, develop physical tone, and improve posture
* Develop equanimity and balance in daily life through regular yoga practice
Class details
*Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:45pm. Eurythmy Room, Glasshouse College, Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4HF. Directions to the Eurythmy Room at the Glasshouse. Free parking on-site.
*Friday mornings 9:30 - 10:45. Hanbury Hill Church, Chapel Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1BZ. Directions. Free parking is available on Hanbury Hill.
All classes are on a term basis and are to be pre-booked by payment in advance - booking is essential. If you would like to book a place on a term please contact me. If a term has started and there is space you are still welcome to join in; each class is independent of the others.
If you are not sure whether the general class is the right class for you, you might like to consider the gentle yoga class or a one to one yoga session; you are welcome to contact me to help you decide.
Physical benefits
In the class we work on flexibility, physical tone, and strength. Regular yoga develops core strength – the muscles of the abdomen and lower back - which helps to improve posture and prevent/alleviate musculoskeletal and other problems. By getting the energy flowing the body feels as if it's working in a positive and healthy way. This is a great antidote to our modern lives where our muscles rarely get the full range of movement and engagement they were built to do. For a more complete list of benefits, see Maria's approach to yoga.
Deeper benefits
Yoga, especially if practiced regularly, leads to deeper benefits that can spill over into the rest of life. People begin to experience stillness, presence and balance. In time, this leads to greater patience and equanimity, and an ability to cope better with the stresses and strains of modern life. Ultimately yoga is a way to help foster self-awareness and can be a good way to prepare for meditation.
An overview of the class
After a warm welcome, the class starts with loosening up the joints and muscles so that both you and your body are ready and able to get the most out of your yoga practice.
The middle part of the class involves engaging in postures that help to develop flexibility, strength, good posture, muscle tone, confidence, and balance. We focus on good alignment which can help alleviate or prevent future musculoskeletal problems. Students are always encouraged to go only as far as they feel happy with and to never to strain or over-exert themselves. Throughout the class focus will be brought to breathing and time may be spent on specific breathing practices, called pranayama.
The sessions end with a short period of relaxation in a final posture called savasana. This is an opportunity to completely relax, allowing your body time to absorb all the movements and efforts made during the class. This is probably the most important posture of all – and the most appreciated by students!
General yoga class summary
* Suitable both for beginners and those who have done yoga before
* A more challenging yoga session than the gentle yoga class
* Increase flexibility, develop core strength, develop physical tone, and improve posture
* Develop equanimity and balance in daily life through regular yoga practice
Class details
*Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:45pm. Eurythmy Room, Glasshouse College, Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4HF. Directions to the Eurythmy Room at the Glasshouse. Free parking on-site.
*Friday mornings 9:30 - 10:45. Hanbury Hill Church, Chapel Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1BZ. Directions. Free parking is available on Hanbury Hill.
All classes are on a term basis and are to be pre-booked by payment in advance - booking is essential. If you would like to book a place on a term please contact me. If a term has started and there is space you are still welcome to join in; each class is independent of the others.
If you are not sure whether the general class is the right class for you, you might like to consider the gentle yoga class or a one to one yoga session; you are welcome to contact me to help you decide.