Saturdays | 9th-30th October | 3-4.30pm | run by Leyton Yoga

This course is for absolute beginners who want to take their first steps on the mat but have felt unsure about where to start and perhaps intimidated by joining a public class as a beginner, yes, I know the feeling!

In 4 consecutive weekly sessions you’ll learn the foundations of a complete yoga practice in a down-to-earth and accessible way within a friendly, supportive and intimate environment. Join us and walk away with the confidence and knowledge to begin your yoga practice and join a studio class!

We’ll explore the following;

Session 1 (Saturday 17th July):  

• Introduction to yoga history and philosophy

• Basic prāṇāyāma (breathing excersises)

• Warming up & surya namaskar (sun salutations)

Session 2 (Saturday 24th July): 

• Recap of previous session

• Standing and Seated āsana (postures)

• Focus: Forward folds

Session 3 (Saturday 31st July):

• Recap on previous sessions

• Restorative āsana (postures)

• Focus: Balances, twists and basic inversions

Session 4 (Saturday 7th August):

• Recap on previous sessions

• Vinyasa (synchronising movement with breath)

• Focus: Backbends

• Meditation

Props will be provided but you will need to bring your own mat.