Drop-In Yoga Class At Heath Community Hall every Tuesday 7.15pm to 9.00pm

Gentle Beginners Class at Heath Community Hall 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Therapeutic Laughter sessions to suit your needs

General Information on Yoga Classes

Individual Tuition

Weekly Drop-In Yoga Class (top)

(drop-in means you pay only when you come, you do not have to pay for a course)
suitable for people who have some experience of Yoga
i.e. not for absolute beginners
At Heath Community Hall (MAP)
King George 5th Drive East, Heath ParkCF14 4EP
7.15 pm to 9pm £6.00 per session
Contact: Carol@stressfreeyoga.co.uk

Drop-In gentle beginners Yoga Class (top)

(drop-in means you pay only when you come, you do not have to pay for a course)
for stress management and relaxation
Learn to breathe more effectively, stretch out tension and relax
Suitable for absolute beginners, people who are very stiff,
and anyone with a health problem.
This class can be done sat in a chair if necessary
At Heath Community Hall (MAP)
King George 5th Drive East, Heath Park CF14 4EP
6 pm to 7pm £3.00 per session
Contact: Carol@stressfreeyoga.co.uk

Therapeutic Laughter for stress management (top)

Carol can offer sessions to suit your need ---cost to be negotiated e.g.

• A short 20/ 30 minute session to add energy, fun and stress release to a workshop, meeting or training.
• An hour -- reminding groups why they should manage their stress, looking at the role of breathing, stretching and laughing
• A longer session to include the role of relaxation as well as all the above

  Carol is thinking of offering a stress management morning 10 to 1pm
  on a Saturday please email if you are interested

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  Individual Tuition (top)

  Carol is available to teach one to one sessions in
  Yoga, meditation, stress management and relaxation.
  A peaceful environment is available for tuition or visits
  can be made to your premises in the Cardiff area.
  A session usually takes one and a half hours and costs £30.
  

  Contact: Carol@stressfreeyoga.co.uk

  
  
  For other British Wheel of Yoga Teachers and classes try this link www.yogainwales.co.uk 

  General Information on Yoga Classes  (top)

  People come to yoga for various reasons - to improve their physical health, to relax, to relieve stress, to calm their mind, to feel more peaceful - and others come along just to find out what it is all about. Yoga is concerned with all the above and much more, so whatever your reasons are for coming along they should be fulfilled.

  Yoga means 'to unite' and is a way of restoring a healthier balance to body and mind so that you are more able to cope with the stresses and strains of everyday life. By concentrating on the postures one calms down, therefore by stretching the body is relieved of tension and one is ready to relax. The good thing about yoga is that you are never too old or too young to feel the benefits. Vigorous exercise may make a fit and healthy person feel good about their body but it is not suitable for everyone and does not always provide the relaxation which people need. With yoga it doesn't matter how stiff or out of condition you are, as long as you are dedicated and patient. The postures should be done with care and without straining, so by taking your body to its natural limit you will, in time, see an improvement. The postures and sequences of postures have different effects - stimulating, calming, energising, building stamina, concentration, promoting sleep, etc.

  Most yoga classes begin by very gently working through the postures which are called asanas, starting with those which are simple and progressing on to those which are more advanced. The asanas are mainly named after nature e.g. tree pose, mountain pose, etc. and therefore have a sense of unity and oneness. They have been translated from Sanskrit. The sessions will include warming up, practising the asanas, breath awareness and deep breathing, and relaxation. Although there is a need to work seriously to feel the benefits that yoga has to offer, there is usually some fun too.

  Yoga helps us to become more aware and at ease with our bodies and promotes good health. The postures which are practiced have numerous benefits but I have listed a few;
  Learning how to relax
  Removing mental strain and tension
  Strengthening the entire body
  Improving the circulation and breathing
  Improving your balance and posture
  Releasing muscular tension
  Toning muscles Loosening joints
  Helping with depression
  Reducing fatigue
  Creating mental space

  So let the world go away for a few hours while you enjoy YOGA

  In order that your Yoga practice is as enjoyable as possible please make a note of the following points before you begin.
  i) Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows easy movement, avoiding tight waistbands and belts
  ii) It is advisable to remove jewellery as it can be uncomfortable during Yoga practice
  iii) It is better to practice Yoga in bare feet, so remove socks and tights before you begin
  iv) If you have long hair try to tie it back in a way that will not distract you
  v) You may like to remove your contact lenses before you begin
  vi) If possible bring a non -slip mat with you or something to lie on. Please also bring a blanket or extra clothing for the relaxation session as the body temperature tends to drop after exercise
  vii) It is suggested that you should wait four hours after a heavy meal and two hours after a light meal before practising Yoga. If this is not possible for you a very light snack (biscuit or drink) is all right

  There should not be any unnecessary strain or force when practising Yoga. You should feel fairly comfortable and relaxed. A gentle stretch is enough, there should definitely not be any pain. Yoga is not competitive so just work within your body's own capabilities and enjoy the experience. If you are not sure about anything please ask your teacher. (top)