YOGA CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
There are very different types of yoga classes that I (and Thanasis) teach, designed to make yoga available to every variety of person who has the desire to join a class. You will find below a detailed account of the types of classes available, to help you or your family and friends choose a class which suits you.
BEGINNERS CLASS – LEVEL 1
This class is designed to introduce you to the basic yoga positions in a gentle manner. I talk in this class about the physical and emotional reasons and benefits behind the positions, and we practice the core yoga positions for developing better strength and flexibility in the muscles and joints.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS – LEVEL 2
In this class we take the basic yoga positions and develop them into a more dynamic place, looking at the more demanding positions like the headstand, shoulderstand, and introducing the sun salutations to the program. This class can be attended by those people who have a good understanding of the fundamentals of yoga, or after attending a level 1 class are seen to be strong and dynamic individuals who are new to yoga but will benefit from a more demanding class.
GENTLE/RECOVERY YOGA
Within this class there can be an assortment of people with different needs, and the class will be taught to reflect these needs, with concentration on relaxation, breathing and joint mobility.
This class is suitable for;
-Level 1 & 2 people who are wishing to develop more inner awareness in the
yoga positions.
-Pregnant ladies (after 3 months)
-Postnatal ladies when returning to exercise (6 weeks plus from birth)
-People recovering from illness or accidents
-Over 60/65s who wish to start exercising again to maintain or improve health
OPEN CLASS
This is a general class which people of all levels may participate. Working together with all levels requires each student to practice the postures without ego or competitiveness. There are many levels within 1 posture to suit beginners and advanced alike, and so each student will be guided to find their own level and to be content with it. The work is in the trying and developing your own personal strength.
PREGNANCY YOGA
For all ladies after the first 3 months of pregnancy until birth.
In this class the focus of the yoga positions becomes about breathing, relaxation, concentration and stretching to encourage space and well being in the constantly changing body during all the stages of the pregnancy. We have the chance to meet other ladies and share experiences as each pregnancy develops, and to talk about birthing options and key positions that will be of help during labour.
MOTHER & BABY YOGA
After your babies are born this is a great way to socialize, develop confidence and to stimulate not only the babies but you as a new mother too. This kind of class, whilst focusing on the babies, is also a chance to look and work with your own altered body. It will be a more chaotic atmosphere as mothers and babies will respond to their own needs. The point is to allow you and your baby the freedom to sleep(babies only please !), drink or move freely around in a safe environment where we can encourage movement and awareness for us all.
HATHA YOGA LESSON-USE OF BREATH IN ASANAS
This class is taught by our visiting teacher from Athens Athanasios Destanios.
Practical exercises for experiencing the breathing muscles, diaphragm, intercostal muscles, abdominal and thoracic muscles. Experience the different breathing spaces in a group of simple yoga postures (Asanas). This class is suitable for anyone of any age and level of ability, and does not matter if you have never done a yoga posture in your life. It is a truly inspiring class which will teach you how to breath well, deep and give you an ability to direct your breath to where you need it. This opportunity to develop your Yoga practice or begin it for the first time, should not be missed. Visiting Dates