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Yoga Beginners
- Price:
- £32.00
- Starts:
- 15/04/2024
- Day of week:
- MON
- Tutor:
- Jean Atley
- Ends:
- 20/05/2024
- Location:
- Dartford Adult Education Centre, Dartford
- Time:
- 18:15 - 19:15
- Duration:
- 5 weeks
This course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22* and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running
The course is suuitable for beginners. Your tutor will explain the benefits and how you can apply them to your daily life through your continued regular practice at home. Pregnant students should not attend classes until they are at least 16 weeks pregnant.
By the end of this course you should be able to:
• Demonstrate and hold advanced postures using correct alignment
• Practice skilled control of breath
• Describe, explain and correct own posture and movement
• Link a number of postures to perform a flowing sequence
You will need to be able to follow verbal instructions, observe and copy physical movements and use spatial awareness within a group. Although there is no specific work set outside of the class, students will gain most benefit if exercises are performed regularly and practised between classes.
Who is the tutor?
About the Tutor: Jean Atley
Jean Atley is a qualified and experienced Yoga tutor and has a British Wheel of Yoga Diploma. She is also a qualified Yoga therapist, Massage Therapist/Aromatherapist, Reika Master Practitioner/Teacher and Crystal healing Practitioner/Teacher. She is also on the Register of Excercise Professionals ( REP).
How will I be taught?
You will be taught by a qualified and experienced Yoga tutor. Teaching methods will include demonstration, explanation, discussion and times for question and answer sessions. Your tutor will demonstrate movements and talk you through all sequences. You will be carefully observed to ensure that you are working safely and be encouraged to monitor and record your progression on the course.
To assist us in providing a safe and healthy environment for you to exercise you will be asked to complete a Confidential Health Questionnaire. Your progress will be monitored through a Learning record and your own personal learning diary or fitness log.
What do I need to bring with me?
You will need supportive, comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement. Denim jeans, formal trousers, skirts or dress are not suitable for this activity. Yoga is generally practiced in bare feet or socks and all movements are performed on a mat. You may be advised not to take part if you are not dressed appropriately.
Students need to bring a mat to work on and may wish to bring a towel. Please bring water and avoid eating one and a half hours prior to exercising.
What can I do next?
Specialist advice is available from your tutor to help identify the next suitable course for you. Alternatively visit our website www.kentadulteducation.co.uk.
During your course your tutor will offer guidance in relation to your personal progression route. Courses are designed to progress you to further study or into employment. In addition some of our courses support access to Further and Higher Education opportunities. KAE web site has information about these courses and developing your own business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self-employment or an interest in developing a career. We can also help you access the National Careers service.
What do I need to join the course
Our varied professional fitness and wellbeing programme is designed to improve mental, physical, and social health whilst encouraging a reduced dependency on statutory health services. Our aim is to improve self-care including setting health goals, reducing isolation, improving social wellbeing whilst delivering excellent courses which improve the health of our communities through the prevention of ill health and injury.
Please ensure that this course is suitable for you, if you are unsure please talk with your Doctor or health professional such as a physiotherapist.
Getting to your course
Find us
Dartford Adult Education Centre
Summerhill Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 2LP
If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code DAR/136256/N/PF.
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