Energising, strength building Ashtanga Yoga

NEW CLASS STARTING 23 APRIL 2019

An after-work Ashtanga Yoga class to help you clear your mind, challenge your balance, work on your strength and flexibility and infuse you with positive energy for the rest of the week. 

This class is based on the traditional Ashtanga Yoga Half Primary Series which focuses on building strength, flexibility and learning about the mind-body connection.  There is no expectation of you to be able to do the splits or back bends to join the class.  Just come along to see if it is the kind of yoga that you may enjoy.  Ashtanga yoga is is dynamic and physically demanding so expect to work hard and finish with a relaxing yoga Nidra.  This is a mixed abilities class.   

Time: 18:30-17:45 every Tuesday from 23 April 2019

Venue: Jordans Courtyard,  Horton Cross, Ilminster TA19 9PY

All bookings through Jordans Courtyard Enquiries by telephone 01460 298 548 or e-mail  yoga@jordanscourtyard.co.uk 

NEW CLASS APRIL - MAY 2019

Join us for Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga class to wind down after a busy day and build on your strength, flexibility and balance in the body as a whole.

This is a led class, suitable for beginners and is guided by breath. Expect to do strong yoga to boost your endorphins and quite a bit of stretching to realign your joints. Expect to work hard and finish with a relaxing yoga Nidra.

Time: 19:15-20:15

Dates: April 17,  24. May 1, 8, 15, 22

Venue:  4/6 Frederick Place, Quedam Shopping Centre, Yeovil BA20 1LD

All bookings through Anytime Fitness Yeovil  Enquiries by telephone:  01935 350247  

This is a perfect class if you want to try yoga for the first time or if you are already a regular yoga practitioner.  You do not need to be flexible just come along to give it a try and see if this is something for you.  All are welcome.   

What to expect?  Twisting, bending, stretching, flexing, deep breathing to invigorate your body and mind.  You will be taken through a sequence of poses (modifications of different levels of ability will be provided). We will continue to explore the foundation poses of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series which is a breath focused practice (where the pace of your practice is set by your breath).  We will break down each pose to basics, practise the Ashtanga Vinyasa at a slow pace with modifications and props, if required.  As we go through each pose we will explore posture technique and dynamic alignment.  

Please bring own mat, although a few spare mats are available.  There is no need to pre-book, just drop in on the day.  If you are new to the class, please arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Dates: every Thursday from 7 February 2019

Time:  19:00-20:15

Cost: £8.00 per class (10 class passes are available for £70, must be used by 30 May 2019.  Please e-mail to enquire)

Venue: Council Chamber, Langport Town Hall, Bow Street, Langport TA10 9PR (if you are travelling by car, there is ample free parking).

 Join us for a fun and challenging yoga event to support the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), raise funds and to highlight the challenges often faced by those with limited vision.

What to expect: you will be provided with a blindfold to give you an idea of what it might feel like to have no sight. You will be encouraged to rely on your other senses, your breath control (pranayama) and concentration (dharana).

You will be asked to give a donation which will go towards supporting those who are living with sight loss across the UK.  All raised funds will go to RNIB and will be spent in a number of ways which can include: -   £15 to help produce a book in Braille for a child with sight loss  -   £30 to help ensure that Talking Books remain a free service for eager borrowers to enjoy -   £50 to help train a new sight loss adviser to provide vital support for those diagnosed with sight loss  -   £532 to help run RNIB helpline for an hour

Cost: please  visit  the Jordans Courtyard 's workshop page for  further information

Venue: Jordans Courtyard, Horton Cross, Ilminster TA19 9PY

Advance booking only.  Please visit Jordans Courtyard's workshop page to  book your place or contact them on yoga@jordanscourtyard.co.uk or on 01460 298548 

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Balance in yoga practice is just as important as the strength and flexibility of the body and mind.  It helps approach and tackle the difficult poses in the same way we tackle difficult situations in our daily life.  In yoga, it is paramount to understand the demands of the pose on the specific muscle groups and joints  in the context of the body as a whole and the biomechanical movement required to access it. 

During this workshop we will explore a range of balancing poses from the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series with some modifications to cater for a variety of abilities to make the poses accessible to all abilities.

Date: Saturday 1 June 2019, 10:00 - 12:00

Cost: tbc closer to the date

Venue: hopefully somewhere outside, to enjoy the natural light and fresh air, so location/venue will be confirmed closer to the date.  

There are many benefits in learning yoga in a One-to-One environment. You will have the teacher's undivided attention and the lesson will be structured addressing your individual goals. The lesson will be arranged at a time and location convenient for you. 

One-to-One classes are suitable for complete beginners who would like to learn the  fundamentals of yoga at their own pace; those with injuries or illnesses who require personalised consideration of how to modify some poses so that the poses can be accessible to them; or to practising yogis who wish to deepen their practice  or revise their alignment or technique.