The next beginners workshops will be held on Sunday 19^th February, 2017 from 10am to 12 noon.  This 2 hour class will be suitable for those who are totally new or relatively new to the practice of Ashtanga yoga. It would also be suitable for those returning to the practice after a break.

In this afternoon workshop Gillian will guide you through the basic principles of the practice, including breath work, co-ordinated breathing and movement and breaking down the first few asana or postures of the Ashtanga primary series, teaching you how to practice in a way that is suitable for your body and your life-style.

From this workshop you will be welcome to join the 6 week beginner’s course and more comfortable joining the mysore (self–practice) class where we will build your practice at a pace that is suited to you.

Beginners course.

These course will run in 6 week blocks, and are ideally but not essentially, followed after attending the beginners workshop.

In the first class we will introduce the basic principles of the Ashtanga practice and each week will add new asana or postures. Individual modifications and adjustments will be offered to allow you practice in a way that is suited to your body. These classes will be taught as a led class, giving you a taste of the graceful flowing movement and meditative aspect of the practice.

The only requirements to attend these workshops and classes are enthusiasm, an open mind and a sense of humour!

Half primary Sanskrit led count class.

In this class we will follow the tradition Sanskrit count as far as navasana, with full closing sequence. The class will be followed by a talk explaining the philosophy behind the practice and how it relates to everyday life.

This class requires familiarity with the primary series and is not suitable for beginners.