Rehabilitation Hatha Yoga Class Satyananda Teacher

Clapham Junction, London, SW11

Level

No previous yoga practice is required

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 and friendly specialised yoga class sponsored by the Share Community. This class is a rehabilitation class for those with disability or mental health problems. The aim of the class is to assist in unlocking students latent skills help build confidence and to teach yogic techniques that can be used to manage physical and mental stress and provide relaxation.

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).

There are changing facilities.

Do I need to enrol ?

Please contact Share Community for information on how to become a member of Share Community. Contact details and links are given at the bottom of this page.

About Share Community

Share Community is a registered charity that provides self help training and education opportunities to enable people with disabilities of any kind to progress towards their individual goals for life, participation in the community and employment. Share's core values include respect for every individual and the provision of a safe, friendly, caring environment based on mutual self help trust and support. Everyone involved in the provision of Share's services is committed to hope tolerance and patience, and will act at all times in an open and non judgemental manner.

Getting there

By public transport

Share Community is close to Clapham Junction Station SW12

Bus numbers G1, C3, 35, 39, 49, 77, 77a, 156, 170, 219, 239, 265, 295, 335, 337, 344 and 345 stop near to Share Community.

Contact

To contact Share Community

Telephone Share Community on 020 7924 2949

Alternatively you can email Share Community at sharecommunity@talk21.com

To contact the yoga teacher

If you would like to talk to the Share Community yoga teacher, 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

links

1. visit the Share Communities website at www.sharecommunity.org.uk

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