Techniques of Yoga - for Newbies and All with a Beginner's Mind (Donation-Based Yoga in North Sea...

This six-week series introduces the techniques of the yoga postures and breath work for anyone brand new to yoga *as well as* anyone who’s been doing it for some time and looking to build a solid foundation for their own personal practice, which may include a home practice. We’ll go over the fundamentals of hatha yoga, including alignment, breathing, and relaxation techniques. The classes build on each other and are neutral in “style”, but will touch on principles from major schools of yoga, so that you can take what you learn and go anywhere and do any yoga class with confidence. Details: + The room will be at a comfortable temperature for us to work, but not scorching hot, please dress accordingly. You won’t need to take a shower afterwards (a shower beforehand, however, is not discouraged). + Wear anything that doesn’t restrict your movement and allows you to move freely, and also conforms to your body. Keep in mind the Yoga version of Murphy’s Law: “If it’s possible to reveal too much, it *will* reveal too much”. + Straps and blocks will be provided (If the idea of straps and blocks gives you… well, weird ideas, rest assured they will be used for good, not evil.) + Mats are available for rent + This is *not* hot yoga, so you won’t need to bring a month’s supply of liquid, but it’s always a good idea to be well hydrated. + Plan on taking your socks off. + A sense of humor is highly encouraged. Class outline Week 1 â€" Lateral Standing Postures Week 2 â€" Sagittal Standing Postures Week 3 â€" Balance & Backbends Week 4 â€" Forward Bends & Restorative Week 5 â€" Semi-Inversions Week 6 â€" Twists Topics include: + Benefits and characteristics of each type of posture + Principles of movement and alignment in major styles of yoga + Yoga breathing techniques + Precautions and common errors + Transitioning between poses + And of course, Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Yoga But Were Afraid to Ask (to which I may or may not have the answer) I'm looking forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions about the class, please email nikki@nikkiyoga.com. For more information on me, please visit www.nikkiyoga.com.