Saturdays | 5th-26th Feb | 2.30-4pm | 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 5th Feb):  

• Introduction to yoga history and philosophy

• Sūrya Namaskāra (sun salutations)

• Basic Prāṇāyāma (breathing excersises)

Session 2 (Saturday 12th Feb): 

• Recap of previous session

• Standing and Seated Āsana (postures)

• Focus: Forward folds

Session 3 (Saturday 19th Feb):

• Recap on previous sessions

• Restorative Āsana (postures)

• Focus: Balances and twists

Session 4 (Saturday 26th Feb):

• Vinyasa (putting it all together)

• Dhyāna (meditation)

• Focus: Backbends and inversions

You will need to bring your own mat.