Yoga for Life
Open Course Description
This course aims to help you enjoy your personal yoga practice, helping to focus the mind, release tension and enable you to feel more supple and relaxed.
Through tutor demonstration and guidance, learners will practise a variety of postures and breathing techniques. The course is designed to introduce learners to a system of ASANA (posture work), breathing practices, concentration/meditation and relaxation.

Course Outcome:
You should gain increased flexibility and strength, develop breath awareness, understand the basic theory and philosophy of yoga and use the skills you learn to help you cope with the challenges of daily life. Prosp User 3
Open Is this course suitable for me?
This course is suitable for all levels, including those with no experience of Yoga, however, a general level of health & fitness is desirable. Prosp User 4
Open What do I need to bring and are there any additional costs?
Please wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing and you will need a Yoga mat (approx £10 -£15), a cushion or block (approx £4) and an extra layer or blanket for relaxation sessions. Prosp User 5
Open Is there anything else I need to know?
This is an online course that will be delivered via Zoom, so please ensure that you can access this on the device you are using and please also ensure that your Zoom video is switched on when you start the class. You will need to join Zoom five minutes before your session is due to start and remain in the “waiting room”. Your tutor will then admit you to the class once your session is ready to begin.
You will receive details and joining instructions of how to access the course shortly before the start date by email.

If you require help to download or use Zoom, please email ictskills@york.gov.uk at least a week before your course starts and we will endeavour to provide assistance.

Before starting any exercise programme, it’s advisable to seek advice from your GP or a health professional if you have any health concerns, such as a health condition or an injury. As we are not qualified healthcare professionals, by participating in one of our online courses you agree to take full responsibility for your own health, wellbeing and safety.

If you have any health problems or difficulties that you suffer from which you feel may impact on your ability to participate in this class please email york.learning@york.gov.uk with the class you will be attending (title/code/tutor) and we will forward this onto the relevant tutor who will, if they feel it appropriate, contact you before your first class to discuss this with you.

Before you start your course, please click here to complete the online induction. Prosp User 6
BT2/7ZB
11/01/2021
15/02/2021
18:30 - 19:30
Monday
1.00 hrs per wk
6 weeks
Stephanie Lewis-Vivas
30.00
£30.00 - No reductions apply
Online