Yoga Summer School - Improvers (HA08X30A)

Course overview

Develop and maintain the holistic health benefits associated with Hatha yoga through movement, breathing and relaxation techniques; and develop a range of strategies to deal with stress.

Where Civic Community Hall, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX.

When Tuesday, 10:30am - 11:45am from 6th August 2019 until 3rd September 2019 for 5 weeks.

Cost The full fee is £40.00. The concessionary fee is £34.00.

What you already need to know

It is designed to cater for level of class stated as students are encouraged to work within their personal movement range. You will need some previous experience to join this course and due to the nature of this course, a degree of mobility is required. You will be expected to be able to access the floor from standing and sitting for lying asana and relaxation.

Please note: In the interest of safeguarding all our students this course is not suitable for early stages of pregnancy (16 weeks or before).

What you will learn

As a guide by the end of the course you should be able to:
- Practise yoga postures from the three major movement groups
- Access your personal movement range with regard to flexibility and strength within the postures
- Practise one breathing (pranayama) technique per term
- Develop a relaxation practice (yoga nidra)

Some learners (improvers) should be able to.
- Practise yoga postures to improve flexibility and strength
- Create a home practice to maintain flexibility and strength
- Practice and improve their understanding of (pranayama) and the effect it has on them

How you will learn it

This is a practical course, work being reinforced with demonstration, discussion and hand-outs, with the content being modified depending on student interest. Props are used where appropriate and movements are broken down and then layered developing a solid base from which you can progress. You are encouraged to develop awareness of your body and movement patterns working towards identifying breathing and relaxation techniques which are personally beneficial.

Bring to the first session

Please wear loose comfortable clothing and prepare to remove shoes and socks. Mats are encouraged to place on the floor and a blanket and/or small cushion is a useful tool. You may wish to bring a pen and note pad to keep a diary of your practices week to week.

Extra study or practice

You are encouraged to develop a home practice routine to maintain fitness and flexibility.

How to enrol

You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on 01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.

Previous students say

"Have found Yoga great for flexibility of the body and mind. Excellent Tutor. First rate course" Richard (Yoga for improvers).

"Rachel, I would like to share with you and other students about the progress which I feel that I have made during the past couple of years since attending your class. As you know I am affected by positional vertigo which can hamper my life sometimes. When I come to my yoga class I adapt some of the movements and positions and it works for me. I also try to do at least half an hour each day at home first thing in the morning or last thing at night. I find that on a regular basis it helps to maintain flexibility and generally makes you feel a lot fitter." Margaret (Yoga for beginners)

"I am nearly 65 years old, I have never done Yoga before. I come with my daughter, and have found the course very good. My joints feel a lot more supple, I will be doing more course in the future." Brenda (Yoga for beginners/improvers).

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

Re-enrol early to secure a place on the next Yoga for Improvers course starting in September 2019.

Future steps beyond ACRES

To find out about other courses that might extend your skills and knowledge go to https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/courses/Pages/default.aspx

You can also find more information about Yoga through the British Wheel Of Yoga. www,bwy.org.uk

Further information

For details of ACRES courses, please speak to your tutor, visit the ACRES website at www.acreslearning.org.uk, consult our latest brochure, or alternatively speak to a member of staff at the office in Uckfield on: 01825 761820