During this workshop students will learn the core concepts of Flow Yoga, also known as Vinyasa yoga.
This session will be comprised the elements listed below. There will be a break about halfway through the workshop. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring snacks to eat during the break.
LEARN
Students will learn the following through active participation...
- What is Yoga?
- Yoga breathwork (Pranayama)
- How to do beginner yoga poses (Asanas)
- Proper alignment and movement techniques to keep the body stable and safe
- How to modify for injuries, inflexibility or other conditions that limit movement
- How and why to use yoga blocks and straps
PRACTICE
Students will participate in a Flow Yoga sequence using the techniques they have learned.
REVIEW - Question & Answer session
In most yoga classes, the teacher speaks while the students listen and follow along, but beginners often have so many questions! This is a chance to ask all your questions. :-)
ABOUT VINYASA FLOW YOGA
Vinyasa Yoga, also called Flow Yoga, is an upbeat and creative form of yoga where breath and yoga postures flow together to create a dynamic yoga class. It is a moving meditation that also builds strength and flexibility.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
These beginner yoga workshops are suitable for those completely new to yoga, or those students looking to deepen their practice. Learn to connect flowing postures together with breath and proper alignment techniques for each pose, so you'll feel confident when you go to group yoga classes. Absolute beginners are welcome and no experience is necessary.
PLEASE NOTE
To comfortably participate in this workshop, students should be able to walk a half mile briskly and go up and down stairs without difficulty.
Students are welcome and encouraged to attend our other classes concurrently with this workshop.
LOCATION
This class takes place at
Waterfront Dance Studio
75A Main Street
Davidson's Mains
Edinburgh EH4 5AD
EQUIPMENT
It is assumed that most students will not have their own equipment yet so all equipment will be provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own equipment.
You may also like to read our Frequently Asked Questions before arriving to class.
