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small classes - personal attention - maximum progression Hatha Yoga back to top Hatha Yoga at Aditi Yoga is based on the traditional Sivananda teachings. The beginners course will give you a solid foundation in the basic postures & breathing techniques preparing you for the more subtle benefits of yoga. You will gain flexibility, develop strength, and cultivate a feeling of well being. These classes are for absolute beginners or for those who are new to Hatha Yoga and are looking to master the fundamentals. The general class is a mixed level class and is suitable for those who have completed a beginners course or have at least three months recent experience of practicing Hatha Yoga elsewhere. Students should be familiar with the Sun Salutation & able to do basic postures. Variations for some postures will also be given for more experienced students. The focus is on breath and body awareness, and developing greater strength and flexibility. Home practice, in addition to attending the class, is highly recommended and where possible, students at general level should try to attend two classes per week. There is an option to purchase a CD to aid personal practice at home. Individual tuition is also available. Restorative Yoga back to top This gentle yoga class is ideal for those who are looking for a softer and more relaxing class. It is a therapeutically oriented yoga class and will focus on gentle yoga postures, breathing and deep relaxation. The class is suitable for: • Anyone suffering back, shoulder or neck pain • Anyone recovering from illness or injury • Over 65s • During menstruation • Postnatal Yin Yoga back to top Yin Yoga is a slow, passive form of yoga that stretches and stimulates the connective tissue rather than the muscles, so enabling very deep work on the ligaments and fascia that more yang (dynamic) yoga practices cannot offer. The postures are simple and accessible, focusing on stretching and strengthening the lower spine and hips, and are held for an extended period of time. This is a very relaxing and revitalising form of yoga that is beneficial for both beginners and experienced yogis, and is a great complement to a yang style practice. Pregnancy Yoga back to top Our prenatal yoga classes are designed for your changing body and your growing baby throughout all the stages of pregnancy. You can begin from 12 weeks onwards and continue until you give birth. Prenatal yoga strengthens the uterus and pelvic muscles, improves circulation, aids digestion, exercise the spine and increase overall comfort. Yoga can also alleviate many of the common discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea, constipation, varicose veins, swelling, back pain, and sciatica. You will learn breathing and relaxation techniques to nourish the body during pregnancy and reduce discomfort during labour. Individual tuition is also available. Paid time off work for prenatal yoga classes Women in full time employment are entitled to paid time off work to attend yoga classes, which are covered by the category 'antenatal appointments and relaxation and parent craft classes'. We encourage students to exercise their right to this time off work. For further details of the legal obligation of employers to pregnant workers, please see: http://www.dti.gov.uk/employment/workandfamilies/maternity-leave-pay/guidance/page21116.html HypnoBirthing® back to top HypnoBirthing® is a complete birth education programme that teaches simple but specific self hypnosis, relaxation and breathing techniques for a better birth. With HypnoBirthing®, you'll discover that severe pain does not have to be an accompaniment of labour. You'll learn how to release the fears and anxieties you may currently have about giving birth, and how to overcome previous traumatic births. HypnoBirthing® lets you discover and experience the joy and magic of birth. Most importantly, you'll learn how to put yourself back in control of your birth - rather than turning your birthing experience over to your doctor or midwife. In short, HypnoBirthing® allows you to experience birth in an atmosphere of calm relaxation, free of the fear and tension that prevents the birthing muscles of your body from functioning as Nature intended them to. A 15 hour course (click to link to our workshops page for start dates) designed for ladies and their birthing partners and an ideal complement to our prenatal yoga classes and birth preparation workshops. Individual tuition is also available. Baby Massage back to top Give your baby the best start in life with baby massage. Learning how to massage your baby is both relaxing and rewarding. It is a powerful way to communicate with your child. There is scientific proof that regular massage gives your baby a definitive physical, emotional and intellectual advantage. The benefits are: - helps you build a loving bond with your baby - reduces restlessness, aiding sleep - helps relieve colic and constipation - strengthens your baby’s immune system, increasing resistance to illness - stimulates the circulatory, nervous, gastrointestinal, endocrine and respiratory systems Suitable from birth to crawling. Yoga for Children back to top Yoga is vividly brought to life in these fun, creative classes designed to stimulate the child's growing curiosity. Classes are an equal balance between active & passive poses; a combination of storytelling, dynamic sequences, partner work, animated breathing exercises and imaginative relaxation and meditation activities. Yoga provides children with an exciting new way to explore their creative potential of their bodies and minds and to encourage a deeper sense of body awareness, self-exploration and interpersonal skills. By practicing yoga, children learn to channel their boundless energy into positive activities and can blossom into healthy and well balanced men and women with strong bodies, clear minds and pure hearts. Classes are held for: • 2-4 years • 5-7 years • 8-12 years Individual tuition is also available for children and can help to overcome specific issues, e.g. sleep disturbance, breathing problems, anxiety, lack of concentration, lack of self-esteem, problems at school/home etc. Yoga for Teenagers back to top This Teens yoga class is the perfect way to relax and unwind after school - especially if you have exams looming. For strength, flexibility, balance, poise and confidence in both body and mind, nothing can match yoga practice. Yoga can help tremendously when the body is developing quickly, especially during puberty, by regulating the glands that control the hormones responsible for such physical & emotional changes. Yoga can also help teenagers cope with stress at school or at home by learning simple relaxation techniques which will improve focus, concentration and self-esteem. Yoga allows teenagers to channel some of the boundless energy generated during puberty into positive channels, and allowing them to blossom into healthy and well balanced men and women with strong bodies, clear minds and pure hearts. Individual tuition is also available for teenagers and can help to overcome specific issues, e.g. Baby Calm® Classes back to top |
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