The style of yoga taught on the course falls under the broad banner of Hatha yoga and will be taught by a tutor who has over 15 years of teaching experience.The course is suitable for students who have already had some experience of yoga and who wish to further their practice. They will be guided towards making progress at their own pace and according to their own ability. The course will include a variety of different techniques, asanas (postures) and breath work. Particular attention will be given to the spine and the way that the limbs connect to and support the spine to release tension and encourage greater freedom.
Course aim
To provide students with an opportunity to maintain a yoga practice and further expand and develop their knowledge of yoga and self-awareness with an experienced tutor and within a supportive group.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- feel the benefits of a regular, on-going yoga practice to overall feelings of well-being.
- feel more centred and grounded.
- have a greater understanding of the curves of the spine and their relationship to each other.
- feel greater connection to the intelligence of the body.
- create more space in the joints to keep them safer and freer.
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
- Any practice that the student feels able to continue with outside of the classroom will help to build on the techniques that they have learnt during the sessions and aid with progression.
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
What else do I need to know?
- Nothing else is needed
- All materials will be provided
- There will be yoga mats, blocks and blankets available but students are welcome to bring their own.
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Progress to a course with another provider
- Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
- Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next
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