Foundations of Yoga

Post-training freebies: (This ticket price also includes...)

• 1 x free pass to a yoga class by Usha at Gloria's place of wellness
• 1 x 15 min follow up session with Usha online/face to face (pre, post her classes) to refresh your learning and check on certain alignments
• 1 x free pass to our monthly 'Welcoming Women' circle beginning in April 2020

Are you,

• A beginner to yoga, or 
• Coming back to yoga after time away, or
• Practising yoga but not sure if you are doing things the right way, or
• Looking to improve your confidence in your practice
• Wanting to better understand the basic principles of yoga, or
• Interested to go beyond the physical aspect of yoga to explore how to nurture your mental and spiritual growth with yoga, or
• Looking for more individualised attention for your practice, or
• Keen to integrate the ancient wisdom of yoga into a modern practice at your usual studio
• Thinking of trying yoga but don't want the 'stress' of practising with other seasoned practitioners in a studio.

If any of the above describes you, then this course is for you! 

This course has been designed to be safe, accessible, insightful and fun. Its aim is to support you in your exploration of this ancient practice and provide a nurturing space for your learning and growth. 

Yoga is an integrated practice of the mind, body and soul and this course is about embodying all of that.

What you can experience,

• A structured learning curriculum taught by a certified yoga teacher who is also a trained educator and proficient in pedagogy and learning design.
• Take-home materials to help you with your practice after the training. 
• Time to integrate what you have learnt in class through practice and play.
• A fun and nurturing learning environment in an amazing setting atop the lovely hills, it will feel like a retreat!
• Time for your concerns and questions to be heard and answered.
• Small group of no more than 15 in a class.
  
  

What you can learn,

• The fundamental principles that apply to poses.
• The nature of the mind and techniques to nurture it.
• Key foundational poses and their proper alignments.
• The awareness of the breath and how to nurture your body as it is moving through poses. 
• How to improve your balance, strength and flexibility with intention.
• The integrity in which to hold your poses from a mental/spiritual perspective.
• Some key philosophical/spiritual principles of the yoga practice. 
• How to chant 'Om' and simple mantras as you find your mantra voice.
• The 9 attitudes of mindfulness to embody.
• How to keep building your practice.
• Learning to practice in a non-judging and composed manner. 
• Using yoga as a healing practice.
• Various mindful meditation practices.
  
  

Post-training freebies:

• 1 x free pass to a yoga class by Usha at Gloria's place of wellness
• 1 x 15 min follow up session with Usha online/face to face (pre, post her classes) to refresh your learning and check on certain alignments
• 1 x free pass to our monthly 'Welcoming Women' circle beginning in April 2020

DETAILS:

Note: Free parking on the premises

What to wear/bring:

• Comfortable clothing to do yoga in
• Towel
• Bottle of water
• Learner’s mind ; )
• Mats are available if you need (but do recommend bringing your own).
• A pen and notepad if you like to take notes. (Pen and Paper is provided if you need)
  

Important Notes:

• By booking into this course you agree that you are physically, emotionally and mentally fit and able to perform the exercises in the class.
• You agree that you are solely responsible for your own mind, emotions and body.
• You agree to respect everyone in the class and practice with compassion to yourself and others.
• Please also note that an image release and liability waiver form has to be signed prior to commencement of the course.

NAMASTE and look forward to meeting you soon : )