Hatha Yoga Class Satyananda Yoga Teacher

Holborn London WC1

Level

All Levels - This class is suitable for beginners through to intermediate.

A note for beginners

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 friendly hatha yoga class of around 10 students. The class is sponsored by a company in the Holborn area but is open to the public.

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 refreshed, relaxed, calm, positive and clear headed.

Throughout the class postures (asanas) are interspersed with breathing exercises (pranayama) and relaxation.

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 ?

Following a one-off trial class paid for at the time of taking, students are required to pay for their classes in advance in blocks of five.

Getting there

By public transport

Holborn is the nearest tube station at barely a minutes walk away.

Holborn ( Central and Piccadilly lines, Covent Garden ( Piccadilly line ), Tottenham Court Road ( Central and Northern lines ), Goodge Street ( Northern line ), Warren Street ( Victoria and Northern lines ), Russell Square ( Piccadilly line ), Euston Square ( Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith and City Line ), Kings Cross ( Metropolitan, Northern, Circle, Victoria, Piccadilly, Hammersmith and City lines ), Farringdon ( Metropolitan, Circle, Hamersmith and City lines ), and Chancery Lane ( Central Line )tube stations are all within walking distance.

Contact

To contact the yoga teacher

If you are interested in joining the Friday evening 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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