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Gentle Yoga Classes near Newcastle Emlyn and Cardigan

These gentle yoga classes are suitable for all ages and abilities, especially those wanting to improve flexibility, stamina and mobility gently. Emphasis is on correct alignment to help muscular and postural problems; also on breathing, relaxation and the benefits of a calmer more yogic outlook on life in general. 


At present, there is a choice of 2 classes.  Click on the one you are interested in for more details:


Individual classes, on a one to one basis, are also available, please contact me for details.
Also see About Lesley for more details of the type of classes I can offer.

       
     CURRENT CLASSES


         Wednesdays   2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m.      CHAIR YOGA     Holy Trinity Hall, Newcastle Emlyn

        Thursdays         2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.     GENTLE YOGA    Small World Theatre, Cardigan

         Yoga For Healthy Lower Backs  - dates and venue to be arranged
        Click on the class you are interested in for more details.

Who are the Chair Yoga classes suitable for?
  • These classes are suitable for those who want to keep mobility and flexibility and increase strength, balance  and stamina without having to lie down or get up and down from the floor.  The movements are largely done from a chair, making them suitable for those in wheelchairs or who have difficulty standing, although standing poses and sequences are included for those who are wish to do them.   The classes also aim to increase an overall sense of well-being.

Who are the  Gentle Yoga classes suitable for?
  • These classes are suitable for a wide range of people, from absolute beginners to those with experience who want to bring a quality of softness and gentleness to their practice.  They are also ideal for those who may feel that certain physical challenges, such as back or shoulder issues, arthritis, high blood pressure, asthma etc. mean they wish to practise in a gentle way.  You need to be able to get up and down from the floor for these classes.
       
    What happens in a  Gentle Yoga class?
  • The classes usually start with a short lying relaxation and centring practice, followed by developing awareness of the breath and combining the breath with simple movements.  
  • After general loosening movements to aid suppleness and flexibility in all the joints, we will normally practice various classical asanas or postures with modifications as appropriate.  These will aim to move our joints through the full range of movement  and may focus on different parts of the body e.g.  shoulder flexibility, strengthening the back or mobilising the hips.
  • During the last part of the class, we sit for more yoga breathing practice (pranayama) and a short period of stilling the mind, developing concentration and the ability to control and focus our minds, hopefully leading eventually to a state of meditation. 
  • The class ends with a final relaxation.
  • Each student works at his or her own pace, and to his or her own capacity.  
  • Yoga is not a competition!  The aim is to bring awareness and focus to how we use our bodies, and also in doing so, become aware of, and gain control of, our restless minds.  This takes time of course, and we need to learn to be gentle with ourselves.