Early Evening Hatha Yoga Class

Central London West End WC1 UK

Level

This class is suitable for students with a basic understanding of yoga postures and breathing wishing to improve their practice through to students at intermediate level.

A note for students

You do not have to be flexible to practice yoga. On the contrary most people start with rather stiff bodies. Flexibility comes gradually with regular practice. The ability to stay focused and move with the breath is more important than flexibility.

Class Description

A small and friendly early evening hatha yoga class. The class is sponsored by a private institution in the West End of London, primarily for its staff and students. A small number of places are available to the general public. This yoga class is quite dynamic in nature however students are always encouraged to work within the limits of their individual ability and being a small class personal attention can be given where needed.

Class content

Each yoga class is structured and contains three main elements. Postures which are stretching exercises also known as asanas, breathing exercises / techniques also known as pranayama, and deep relaxation / meditation known as yoga nidra in the Satyananda yoga tradition.

Asanas (postures) are practiced to move, flex and exercise the joints to retain and improve their flexibility and therefore that of the body as a whole, to strengthen and stretch the muscles, to encourage improved blood circulation around the body and supply to the internal organs, and to aid the removal of toxins from the body by stimulating the lymphatic system and massaging the internal organs.

Prananyama (breathing exercises) are practiced to improve the respiratory and heart function thereby increasing the oxygen supply to the body and raising energy levels. Prananyama also helps reduce and relieve tension and promotes a sense of aliveness and well being.

Relaxation is achieved through guided awareness of body and breath. This can help to alleviate mental stress leaving one feeling relaxed, calm, positive, clear headed and revitalized.

Throughout the class postures (asanas) are interspersed with breathing exercises (pranayama) and relaxation. At the end of each class Yoga Nidra ( a deep relaxation practice ) is conducted to facilitate the assimilation of the benefits of the class on all levels and aid integration of mind body and emotions.

Advice before coming to class

It is best to wear loose comfortable clothing e.g. loose elasticated or draw string trousers and a T- shirt / sweat shirt are ideal. You are advised not to eat a heavy meal for two hours prior to class (a small light snack during this period is unlikely to be a problem).

Do I need to enrol ?

The classes are run on an ongoing drop in basis. There is no need to pay in advance, sign up or enrol. Please just telephone or email to let us know that you are coming and to ensure that there is a place for you. Participants are encouraged to attend as regularly as they can to obtain the greatest benefit from the classes.

Getting there

Bedford square is situated between Goodge Street, Tottenham Court Road and Russell Square tube stations.

The class is therefore accessible on foot from Goodge Street W1, Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road, Soho, Covent Garden, Holborn, Chancery Lane WC2, Russell Square WC1, Warren Street, Euston, Leicester Square, and can quickly accessed by public transport from most locations in central london.

By public transport

Bedford square is a short walk from either Tottenham Court Road on the Northern Line and Central Lines, Goodge Street on the Northern Line or from Russell Square on The Picadilly Line.

By car , motorbike or scooter

Limited parking for cars, motorbikes and scooters can be found in the surrounding streets.

Contact

To contact the yoga teacher

If you are interested in joining the Bedford Square Yoga class, please telephone Shakti Murti on 0208 675 7529 or 07984 177 505. Leave a message and she will get back to you as soon as she is available.

Alternatively you can email Shakti Murti at enquiries@goyoga.net

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