Island Yoga and Tai Chi - Isle of Wight
Workshops
Whether you attend classes or enjoy a weekend workshop we hope you can ‘discover inner peace and radiant health...’
Introduction to Yoga & Meditation for Beginners

5th Feb / 5th Mar / 2nd April / 7th May / 4th June / 2nd July / 3rd Sept / 1st Oct 10 am to 1pm to include light lunch. Saturdays in 2011.

Experience:
This Introduction to Yoga and Meditation for Beginners is suitable for people of all ages, whatever your current level of fitness, no previous experience is necessary.

Workshop
This day will include some simple practical Yoga to open the body, followed by simple Pranayama (breathing techniques) to prepare the mind for sitting and stillness, concluding with an introduction to simple Meditation techniques. Employing relaxation, focus on the breath and very simple meditation techniques to lead the student towards a still, clear and relaxed mind.
You will experience a gentle yoga class based around increasing flexibility, improving balance and an exploration of a range of yoga postures and the Sun Salutation. Students have reported improved energy levels and a great way to de-stress and release tension. This is an opportunity to relax and balance the mind, body and spirit.

Payment for this workshop is £20 for your first session and by donation for all subsequent sessions.
Please phone to book a place.
Introduction to Tai Chi, Qigong & Meditation
26th Jan/ 19th Feb / 16th April / 21st May / 25th June / 23rd July/ 24th Sept / 22nd Oct 10 am to 1pm / to include light lunch/ Saturdays in 2011 return to top

Workshop
This day will include some gentle stretches to warm up the whole body. Followed by Qigong exercises, where movement is linked with natural breathing, these exercises help strengthen and balance the energy within the internal organs. Employing relaxation, focus on the breath and simple exercises can lead the student towards a still, clear and relaxed mind. Students will then be introduced to Tai Chi Chuan a series of movements performed in a slow relaxed and harmonized way, making up what is known as the ‘Hand Form’ of Tai Chi Chuan.

Depending on the workshop some partner exercises may include Push-hands practice which is designed to help the student develop an understanding of the underlying philosophy of Tai Chi as a martial art.

You will experience a gentle Tai Chi class based around increasing flexibility, balance and mindfulness. Students have reported increased energy and reduction in stress and tension, a great way to relax and balance the mind, body and spirit.

Payment for this workshop is £20 for your first session and by donation for all subsequent sessions.
Please phone to book a place.
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