Discover Yoga's practices - what you can do

The word for posture in Sanskrit, India's ancient holy language, is Asana which translates as "to be".

The asanas were designed to prepare the body for Pranayama (yogic breath control) and for sitting in meditation, the highest goal of yoga. Not only do the postures help tone and cleanse all the systems of the body, but your sense of mental and emotional well-being improves on all levels.

Traditionally, yoga was practiced before or at sunrise when the atmosphere is still and the mind is peaceful. However, yoga can be practiced at any time of the day.

Yoga practiced in the mornings gives you lots of energy to enjoy all the day has to offer. Your body maybe quite stiff after sleeping all night, so we warm up slowly.

Practicing in the afternoon is a different experience altogether. Your body is now warmed up and you will find a lot less resistance to posture.

Evening Yoga is a beautiful way to complete the day. Relaxation postures can help you wind down at the end of the day and calm a busy mind, or more dynamic postures can help restore much needed vitality.

 

Styles of Yoga

 

Beginner Yoga:
*Discover Yoga's Beginner Yoga classes are designed for those students who have very limited experience with yoga and want to learn the basic fundamentals of traditional hatha yoga postures. This is a gentle practice using basic postures for the yoga beginner. You will be instructed through a series of basic postures and given the fundamentals of the yoga poses. A short meditation session and pranayama (yogic breathing) are also included at the end of each class. Students will graduate to a point where they may then go onto experience our intermediate level Hatha Yoga classes on a regular basis.

Hatha Yoga:

Hatha Yoga is a dynamic flowing (vinyassa) style of yoga combined with more deeper static postures and breathe work. It is an adaption of traditional Astanga Yoga and Iyengar Yoga's, modified to give greater variety to the yogi. You will be led on a journey through a stimulating series of flowing and challenging postures to totally energise your body, still your mind and control your breathe. Hatha Yoga is directed at creating the highest level of energy, vitality and freedom for the practitioner. Suitable for all levels!
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Meditation:

Meditation is a state of consciousness where the mind and body become still allowing us to fully experience the true essence of our divine spirituality. Our meditation courses are conducted from time to time over a 4 week period. They include gentle yoga postures to prepare the body for meditation, relaxation techniques, chanting, chakra work, pranayama, mantras, visualisations and various meditative techniques each week. Contact Kellby for upcoming course details.

All our classes are suitable for beginners and intermediate level students