CLASS DETAILS Pregnancy Yoga | Baby Yoga | Power Vinyasa | Hatha | Body Conditioning Yoga is the ideal practice to promote well-being
and facilitates the transition to parenthood. It has been specifically
designed to meet the changing needs of pregnant women. Yoga is
a holistic therapy where women will be involved in simple exercises,
effective breathing techniques and relaxation methods and is widely
recommended by doctors and midwives as a way of keeping fit and
mobile. There a numerous benefits of Yoga during and after pregnancy, some of which are:- - boosting energy levels Classes are informal, in an appropriate setting and provide a supportive environment where women can share their experiences. Sessions are taught by Babs Lehner-Platts, who is a certified Birthlight and Yoga/Fitness Instructor with many years of teaching experience. Just come along and bring a mat, a blanket and 3 cushions/pillows to ensure your comfort for relaxation. Many of us appreciate the health benefits yoga brings to our adult body and mind, but how do you practise yoga with a baby? Baby Yoga is a joint practice between the carer and the baby. It enhances the emotional bond with our child as we learn to handle our babies with confidence as well as relax and play together. Some
of the physical benefits for your baby are: - opening of the hip & knee joints Class format: The welcome ritual is followed by dry baby massage and Yoga stretches for Mum. We then do various exercises on the mat and then moving. The baby postures are linked with exercises aiding the mothers’ postnatal recovery. Relaxation is a key part of Yoga, and no less important in baby yoga. It allows us to balance the activity of the yoga session at the end of a class with a period of rest. Not only is this a wonderful opportunity for a tired parent to re-energise but it is a wonderful skill to pass onto a baby – the ability to unwind is a gift for life. YOGA BABIES ARE HAPPY BABIES! Power Vinyasa, which means breath-synchronized movement, is a more vigorous style of Yoga based on the performance of a sequence of poses such as Sun Salutations, in which movement is matched to the breath. This class is led by renowned yoga instructor and fitness expert Babs Lehner-Platts. With her characteristic down-to-earth instruction and fun approach, you will be guided through a series of yoga postures that are physically challenging, yet can be done by the average participant! The easy-to-follow sequences practised with energy and enthusiasm, will produce amazing results! Babs encourages you with clear instructions for each posture,
giving detailed explanations and corrections on correct alignment
throughout. The class is designed for any age or fitness level
and make it the perfect program from the absolute beginner to
the more experienced student. A Power Vinyasa class will typically start with Pranayama (breath control), then incorporates standing and seated postures. This leads into practicing Yoga Balances leading into mat work, which brings the focus to core stability, which increase your stamina, flexibility and energy levels. Relaxation will bring the class to an end. Class contents vary from one session to the next to prevent complacency and to give the student constant challenges and goals to strive for. Whilst we believe that Yoga classes should always be fun, Babs encourages every student to remain mindfully focused on themselves and to explore not only their strengths but also the limitations of their body and mind. Get ready to transform yourself and discover the Power of Yoga!
You enjoy a combination of Yoga, Pilates based exercises, Tai Chi and experience the joy of deep relaxation, which we practise both at the beginning as well as at the end of each class. As an added bonus you can make new friends and enjoy the sociable aspect of this class. Whatever your age, yoga can enhance your lifestyle. Older people often find that gentle yoga exercises allow them to retain mobility and may relieve problems such as arthritis and poor circulation. Yoga can enable you to relax fully, and promotes sound sleep; it also improves digestion and stimulates circulation. Hatha Yoga courses run throughout the year for about 6-8 weeks each (no classes in holidays) and are held at a very nice newly refurbished venue (Red Cross Centre, Monteagle Lane, Yateley, GU46 6LU). The group is kept to about 12 participants and therefore must be booked in advance. However, you can come along and try out a class first before committing yourself. No previous experience is needed - everyone is very welcome! Want to lose weight? Get back into shape? Look no further!
There is a different format for every session using different equipment and training styles. The ability of the class participants is mixed and everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace! Alternatives are given throughout to ensure that everyone can work either really hard, or take it easier, if they need to. The choice is yours! There is no competitive feeling in this group – everybody does what is right for them. We always start with a low impact aerobic warm-up and pre-stretches
followed by standing exercises for legs, tums and bums. The upper
body is worked at the same time by using weights or flexi bands.
The session moves onto the floor for some challenging mat work
highlighting core muscles and strength. The session ends with
stretching out all the muscles that have been worked in class.
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This class brings to you a unique combination of gentle ancient
and modern exercises for body and mind. Yoga improves strength
and flexibility and aids relaxation. 
It
is a total body workout combining upper/lower body strength and
endurance including core training and abdominal stabilisation. 