Community classes
I generally teach my community classes is six week blocks which run continually, if you are unable to commit to the six weeks then there is a drop in option at a slightly higher rate.
Please contact me to find out when the next block of classes starts and to book a space. If you are unsure as to which level class you should be attending then please do contact me so that I can ensure you will feel comfortable in the correct class.
The community classes are held in a central Ipswich location, please contact me for further details.
Beginners
New Beginners Sivananda Course starts on Monday 1st September contact me for further details!
If you are completley new to yoga or haven't practised for a few years and need a refresher then a beginners course is recommended.
I teach a six week Sivananda Yoga Beginners Course which is a systematic introduction to yoga. This covers the background to this style of yoga and encompasses the 12 basic postures of Sivananda Yoga, breathing techniques and relaxation. Surya Namaskar is also taught as part of this course and forms an essential part of any Sivananda class, allowing the body to warm up thoroughly before working on the rest of the postures. New postures are presented each week and also two types of pranayama are introduced, resulting in a firm grounding in Sivananda Yoga.
After completing the beginners course you can progress onto an improvers class or if you like the pace of the beginners course some people choose to attend this programme again.
Improvers
For those that have attended a beginners course and who feel comfortable to take the 12 basic postures a bit further and to begin looking at some variations. It is expected that you are familiar with the breathing practices used in Sivananda Yoga; Anuloma Viloma and Kapalabhati, as each class will start with either one or both of these practices. A good way to enhance your practice and develop your strength and flexibility.
Intermediate
The Intermediate classes are for students who are confident with the basic postures and who have a headstand practice. As with the Improvers class it is expected that those attending are comfortable with Pranayama as each class will normally include both practices. Intermediate classes may involve holding the asana for longer, therefore some strength is required. We also look at more challenging variations and postures. As in Sivananda Centres around the world, six rounds of Surya Namaskar are used in these classes. It is normal that those that attend the Intermediate classes have their own yoga practice outside of class.