Yoga is a practice that aims to create harmony in every aspect of our being: body, mind and spirit no matter what your age, body shape, flexibility or vitality.
Gentle yoga is focused on a more gentle approach to yoga postures (asanas) which gently flow through the session. It is suitable for those who prefer a more laid back session, for elderly people and those recovering from injuries.
Every posture is clearly explained with all benefits and contraindications. The approach is focused on mindfulness and self development.
The approach is soft, overexertion and competitiveness are discouraged.
Benefits of gentle yoga:
- improves strength and body posture
- improves flexibility
- improves blood circulation
- improves coordination
- helping with stress and anxiety
- improves mental clarity
- improves stress and pain management
Each session lasts about 1hour and would be tailored to your needs including:
~ Initial relaxation – time to develop calmness within the body and mind and prepare for the practice of breathing exercises and body exercises. It also serves the purpose of reminding one of their intention and the benefits that yoga brings.
~ Breathing exercise – gentle exercises to remind ourselves of the correct breathing pattern that we tend to lose during our busy, stressful and hectic lives. It helps to increase the lungs capacity, increase the level of oxygen within the body and naturally decrease the level of stress within the body and mind.
~ Body exercise – practice of stretches and strength exercises to increase flexibility, body balance, increase the blood circulation and release any tension in muscles and joints.
~ Final relaxation with meditation – time to quiet the body and mind after the exercise, bring awareness to our mind and practice a gentle mindfulness meditation.
It’s been scientifically proofed that meditation can help with stress, anxiety and depression.
Everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace and ability.
No previous yoga experience is required.
If you are not sure if the class is suitable for you, please consult with your doctor.
Please contact me prior to attending.
Unfortunately there is no free car park at the church. There is a payable car park across the road or free parking at the nearby streets.
Last updated Sept. 26, 2022, 10:43 p.m. UTC
I wish to welcome you to Walking the Path – the space where I bring many aspects of life together and share the essence and beauty of life through the practice and development of Yoga, meditation, breath work, a nutritious diet and more…
My focus when teaching is on a personal approach and the practice of mindfulness within every moment, every breath and every posture. Connecting you with your true self and discovering the beauty within. Everybody can practise Yoga and I will encourage you to bring it into your life more fully no matter your experience or ability.
Having practised Yoga and meditation for many years, I’ve gradually transitioned from being a practitioner to be able to share this wonderful ancient technique with others and grow together in what yoga can offer.
I've benefited so much from being present and practising yoga, I believe you can too. Join me in walking the path to explore the wonderful moments of life and the creativity within ourselves…
I offer private sessions and Yoga classes within the Reading area and West Berkshire for various levels of ability and fitness:
• Mindful Hatha yoga
• Intermediate Hatha yoga
• Gentle Mindful Hatha yoga
• Chair Seated Yoga
• Yoga for those with special needs (elderly, Parkinson's, MS, high BMI etc.)
• Sivananda sequence
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