Extended practice - The Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga
An opportunity to fully experience and immerse yourself in the primary series of Ashtanga yoga. While the full practice typically takes 2 hours, this extended 3-hour led session will allow for a more intentional journey. We’ll begin with a gentle warm-up, include space for a longer meditation practice, and incorporate opening and closing chants. As we explore the complete sequence, you’ll have plenty of options, variations, and props available, along with my adjustments and assistance.
We will conclude the practice with an extended relaxation period, followed by tea, coffee, and cake to end our morning together.
A basic knowledge of the sequence and an intermediate level of personal yoga practice are recommended.
This monthly session is held on Saturdays from 9 am to 12 noon at Havenstreet Community Centre.
Extended practice - Inversions
Another opportunity for us to meet for a morning practice integrating the eight limbs of yoga as described by Patanjali in his yoga sutras. This extended session will include meditation, chanting and pranayama (breath control). The asana practice (yoga postures) will focus on inversions. From Downward Facing Dog to Headstand and other inverted yoga postures (beginner to intermediate level). We will conclude our morning with a longer end of practice relaxation. The class in held at The Logshed yoga studio in Nettlestone. Please arrive five minutes before start time. Only 9 spaces are available.
Saturday 9th March 2024, From 9am to 12 noon.
Extended practice - Garudasana (Eagle posture)
An extended yoga practice with more time for meditation and pranayama (breath control) to cultivate inner balance and presence of mind. The asana session (physical postures) will revolve around some of yoga standing balancing postures with a particular focus on Garudasana – Eagle pose, its symbolism, myth, physical and spiritual benefits. We will conclude our morning with a longer and delightful end of practice relaxation. All levels of practitioners are welcome. Being able to balance on one leg is not a prerequisite, we will have walls and props for support and ease. However, a basic knowledge of yoga is recommended. The class in held at The Logshed yoga studio in Nettlestone. Please arrive five minutes before start time. Only 9 spaces are available.
Saturday 27 January 2024, from 9 am to 12 noon.
Extended practice - Virabhadrasana (warrior postures)
An extended class that will include meditation, chanting and pranayama (breath control). The asana practice (yoga postures) will focus on the Warrior postures - Virabhadrasana. A restorative hatha yoga practice will follow to gently ease us into an extra-long end of class relaxation. A basic knowledge of yoga is required as this class in not suitable for complete beginners. The class in held at The Logshed yoga studio in Nettlestone. Please arrive five minutes before start time. Only 9 spaces are available.
Saturday 29th July 2023, from 9 am to 12 noon.
Extended practice - Surya Namaskar (sun salutation)
An extended class that will include meditation, chanting and pranayama (breath control). The asana practice (yoga postures) will focus on the classic sun salutation — Sivananda system and sun salutations A and B — ashtanga vinyasa system. A restorative hatha yoga practice will follow to gently ease us into an extra-long end of class relaxation. A basic knowledge of yoga is required as this class in not suitable for complete beginners. The class in held at The Logshed yoga studio in Nettlestone. Please arrive five minutes before start time. Only 9 spaces are available.
Saturday 18th March 2023, from 9 am to 12 noon.