These workshops are choreographic creative and original. Each whYoga Masterclass is held at Balham Library Hall around the solstices and equinoxes. They are an intense and focused 2-hour dynamic flow yoga practice that begin with a warm-up followed by a unique sequence of yoga postures over 60 - 80 minutes, enabling progressive, deeper movement into each pose. The main body of work is followed by a warm-down and supine meditation, specifically written for the time of year.
The whYoga Sequencing Masterclass accelerates the flushing of toxins from the body and increases concentration, it develops muscle tone throughout the body but particularly in the upper body and abdomen. Each pose integrates movement with deep abdomino- and thoraco-diaphragmatic breathing. It is reasonably paced and the time in each pose extended those few extra breaths to allow lift, expansion and then relaxation. The sequences Skip devises possess a measured quality designed to challenge focus, willpower, a strong mental attitude and above all cultivate compassion.
The positive affects of the whYoga Sequencing Masterclass last for days and it is particularly effective for those students who feel they have reached a plateau in their practice.
Beginners and Post-Natal students can partake in this yoga workshop too as each student is encouraged to rest whenever they need to. Those already attending the Balham All Levels Yoga Course can attend this class at no extra cost as part of their course.
For health and safety you will be required to bring your own yoga mat to these workshops. Environmentally friendly, hypo-allergenic mats and equipment can be purchased in our Shop and will be brought to class. No camping mats or towels allowed. To book a class see Booking.
The classes are designated for people at all stages of their practice and are safe if sometimes challenging. All are welcome irrespective of experience.
For the past 20 years in Balham and Earlsfield, Skip Oliver (founder of whYoga) has been running All Levels Yoga Classes and Workshops and training yoga teachers in the WHYOGA Art of Sequencing. An All Levels Yoga Class embraces All Levels of practitioner, including Post-Natal. To book a masterclass, see www.whyoga.com.
Last updated April 9, 2018, 3:37 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.
