This series of classes focuses on the practice of sun salutation postures in the tradition of hatha (sun and moon) yoga.
The classes are slow and careful leading to the gradual cultivation of strength, alignment of the muscular and skeletal systems, freedom in the breath and vitality in body and mind.
The classes are suitable for all levels from complete beginners to more advanced students who want to explore the full potential of each step of the sequence of poses that together create the transformational potential of sun salutations.
The classes also Incorporate meditation, breath work and an introduction to Qi Gong (energy cultivation practices), which compliments the regenerative power of the sun salutation practice. With a regular practice, there is a feeling of coming back to life as mind, breath, body and life force (Qi) come into alignment.
This course has already started (16th December), however if you would like to join mid course pro rata’d please get in touch with our reception team (0208 314 5535) to book in.
* The course starting on the 16th December 2023 will be on the following dates due to the Christmas holiday.
Sat 16th December
Sat 6th January
Sat 13th January
Sat 20th January
Sat 27th January
Sat 3rd February
WEEK ONE: Establishing Foundations
The first class focuses on establishing the foundation of the practice in the relationship between the body and the earth, and the body and the breath. Working playfully with the force of gravity, students will begin to learn about the correct alignment between muscles and bones in the legs that leads to strength, stability and ease in the body.
WEEK TWO: Triceps
The second class focuses on the importance of strength in the triceps muscles as a fundamental aspect of a safe sun salutation sequence. The ability to isolate and strengthen the triceps muscles is understood as essential to the stability required to move the weight of the upper body with ease.
WEEK THREE: Shoulders
The third class focuses on the importance of stability in the complex structure of the shoulder joints as a fundamental aspect of a safe sun salutation sequence. The ability to isolate and stabilize the shoulder joints is understood as essential to the cultivation of the strength required to move the weight of the body with ease.
WEEK FOUR: Downward Facing Dog
The fourth class explores in depth the careful preparation for and full expression of the downward facing dog pose. This is a strong pose that liberates the back of the entire body, elongates the spine and creates freedom and power in the breath.
WEEK FIVE: Balance & Alignment
The fifth class focuses on using the composure in the mind that is generated by the sun salutation sequence to practice standing balances. The relationship is explored between successful balancing and the correct alignment of muscles and joints in the lower body.
WEEK SIX: Joyful Salutations
The final class in the series explores the enjoyment of flowing more fluidly through the whole sequence of the sun salutation sequence. The opportunity is explored to incorporate the first and second of the warrior poses (Virabhadrasana I & II)
These sessions are each 90mins in length and the course is priced at £100 for 6 weeks.
Please bring your own mat if you have one.