Courses

Listed below are the different courses which we run on a fairly regular basis. To book on a course you need to pay in advance. Courses are usually full, so booking early is advisable.

Yoga beginners course

Come and learn yoga in a safe and supportive environment. This course will give you an understanding of how to perform yoga postures in a safe way while focusing on developing precision, alignment, strength and flexibility. The method is safe, orderly, and progressive, and the postures are adjusted to meet the conditions and needs of each student. It is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Tessa has been practising yoga for over 25 years and has been teaching yoga for 15 years. She is trained and qualified in the Iyengar method and continues to study in India with the Iyengar family as well as with senior teachers in Australia and the UK. Tessa has been teaching at Yoga Junction for the last 9 years.

Fridays 11.45 – 1pm

Next course January 13th - February 10th 2012 - 5 weeks £42.50 for the 5 weeks or £10 drop in per week.

You can join the course at any time during the course dates.

You can pay for the whole course which works out at £8.50 per class, or you can drop in and pay per class for £10

Astanga vinyasa yoga beginners courses

These courses are suitable for either total beginners to yoga, or beginners to astanga yoga specifically. On the course you will learn the specific breathing technique involved in the practice, a safe and detailed look at the sun-salutations, which form the basis of the sequence, and a certain number of standing postures, which we will look at in detail. The practice of astanga yoga is potentially very strong and energetic, but should always be practised in a safe, controlled way, and these beginners courses are intended to give you a good solid foundation to take it further if you wish. Even if you are quite experienced in other forms of yoga, if you intend to start practising astanga, we would advise you to begin with a beginners course.

When: Mondays 6.30-7.30pm

Next course: January 30th - April 2nd 2012

Cost/Duration: 10 weeks £100

When: Wednesdays 8.30-9.30pm

Next course: February 1st - April 4th 2012

Cost/Duration: 10 weeks £100

Meditation Course

This course is an introduction to breath based relaxation extending into breath awareness in meditation. Mostly practical with easy to follow instructions. Including light limbering exercises, breath release exercises, and preparations for sitting comfortably, this set of classes is about encouraging you into a period concentrated relaxation and breath awareness in meditation.It assumes no prior learning. Students are encouraged to commit to the block of classes but it is also possible to drop-in. Exercises for home practise will be available.

When: Sundays 6.00pm-7.00pm

Next Course February 5th, 12th, 26th, March 18th, 25th, 1st April 2012

Cost/Duration 6 meetings spread over 2 months. £50 for the course or £9.00 drop-in

Baby massage

with Anna Wise

Massage is a wonderful way of communicating with a baby, strengthening the bond between parent and child. Learning baby massage can give parents increased confidence in handling their babies and better understanding of their baby's non-verbal communication. Massage enhances a baby's feeling of being loved and respected, as well as improving body/mind awareness, co-ordination and brain development. The course will run for 5 weeks and each week we will cover a different part of the massage sequence, building up to a full massage in week 4.

When: Mondays 3.00 - 4.15pm

Next courses: January 16th, 23rd, 30th and February 6th 2012.

March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 2012

Cost/Duration: Courses are 4 weeks and cost £45. Price includes a booklet and oils. Please bring a towel.