This Open Yoga Class explores the full calming pantheon of the yoga tradition. Vinyasa yoga flow is approached slowly and meditatively and is complemented by longer holds in static poses, often with props. This class is suitable for all level of practitioner (including pregnancy) and is particularly beneficial for busy people looking to cultivate serenity. To book the class, see www.whyoga.com
It takes about 6 weeks of once or twice weekly classes for the body and mind to settle into the literal and physical language of Hatha Yoga. After six weeks a yoga beginner will feel a greater mastery over their practice; the mind will stop reasoning and the body will feel and act by its own intelligence. When this occurs the mind is then given the space to engage in present moment awareness; the foundation of living fulfilment.
For health and safety you will be required to bring your own yoga mat to all yoga classes in Balham or Earlsfield. Environmentally friendly, hypo-allergenic mats can be purchased in our Shop. No camping mats or towels allowed. Please consider purchasing a half yoga block and 5 yoga blocks (for inversions and restorative poses) and a D ring yoga belt. Alternatively, for the latter two, you can bring a thick blanket and a long sock. To book the class, see www.whyoga.com.
For 20 years in Balham and Earlsfield, Skip Oliver (founder of whYoga) has been choreographing original yoga classes that are suitable for all level of practitioner.
Last updated April 9, 2018, 3:31 p.m. UTC
Skip Oliver is a yoga teacher with 20 years experience inspired by the plethora of Hatha Yoga tradition. The pregnancy and all levels classes approach posture work meditatively as well as incorporating imaginative sequencing work inspired by Skip's practice, making each class unique. All levels are embraced in her classes. Skip is adept at tailoring a yoga class to fulfil all students, whether advanced or beginner and marries seriousness and laughter with effortless ease. Skip is a published yoga author, yoga journalist, teacher trainer in children's yoga (yogabananas.com) and pre and post-natal yoga therapy (whyoga.com) and lecturer of yoga. Classes run in Earlsfield and Balham, South London £14 - 17.50 a class and Dorking/Cranliegh, Surrey Hills, £12 - £15. Private classes £65 - £80 an hour, certificated teacher training in children's yoga (Yoga Alliance Approved, Yoga Bananas www.yogabananas.com) and pre and post-natal yoga from £325 - £695.
