Class Descriptions
Beginners Yoga
Learn the basics of yoga with this slow paced class. You will be introduced to yoga postures, breathing techniques and learn how to focus the mind.
This class is perfect for beginners or someone looking for a gentle class.
Start your yoga journey with us and experience the many benefits of yoga.
BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Hatha Flow
Hatha yoga brings about equilibrium by balancing the mind and body. This class synchronises movement with breath to flow through basic to more challenging postures.
There is a focus on proper alignment to increase the effectiveness of the postures and the use of breath to calm the nervous system.
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS
Mindfulness Meditation with
Soundbath Relaxation
Your mind is a muscle that needs exercise to improve focus and release bad habits. Mindfulness meditation gives you the tools to be fully present in the here and now.
'Living in the moment' reduces stress by making your mind calmer and quieter.
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS +
BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga yoga is a set sequence of postures that are practiced in order, combining movement with breath.
Ashtanga is a dynamic practise that builds strength and flexibility, aligns the body and calms the nervous system.
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS
Restorative Yoga
This class gives you the opportunity to take a step back, slow down and open your body through passive stretching and slow breathing. The uses props to support you are you lie in various positions on the floor that promote deep rest.
It is as much about the mind, as it is the body. You will leave feeling more aligned and grounded.
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS +
BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Flow to Restore
The first part of the class is dynamic movement through yoga postures and the second half is long held, passive postures that give you a very gentle stretch.
You will leave the class walking on air.
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS +
BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is the antidote to yang, (dynamic and active) yoga practices. In a yin class, you move slowly through passive, long held postures.
Yin yoga mostly works the lower part of the body; stretching and strengthening the connective tissues.
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS
Pregnancy Yoga
This class has gentle stretching and strengthening to help you adapt and make space for the changes in your body. There are also breathing exercises and a long relaxation at the end.
Suitable from 12 weeks up until full term.
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS +
BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Postnatal Yoga
Reconnect to your body after pregnancy. Babies chillout at the end of the mat as you are guided through gentle and safe exercises to strengthen pelvic floor and abdominal muscles and stretch out shoulders and lower backs.
Suitable from 6 weeks after birth or 8 weeks after caesarean birth.
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS +
BEGINNERS FRIENDLY
Chair Yoga
Gentle stretching and strengthening from the comfort of your chair.
These classes are at The UNACC, next to South Norwood Lake and cost £3, (paid in cash on arrival). All ages are welcome.
More details on The UNACC website.
BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Community Yoga - Everybody Flow
Everybody Flow is a light hearted and slow moving class aimed at making yoga accessible to everyone.
Our community classes are priced on a sliding scale to make yoga more accessible to local people. Please select either the £3, £5 or £7 option. All proceeds go to Khalsa Aid India.
Khalsa Aid India is a humanitarian organisation that provides support to victims of natural disasters and civil conflicts.
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS +
BEGINNER FRIENDLY
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