Evening Yoga

Yoga is a mind-body practice that involves meditation, movement and breathing techniques to promote health and wellbeing.

Yoga can help develop self-awareness while improving flexibility, balance and reducing stress. In these 60-minute yoga classes, you will be guided through a variety of postures and movements (standing, sitting, and lying) with options for utilising breath and sound techniques. Classes will be focused on alignment of body while developing and maintaining mindful attention. Although the entire class may be seen as a movement meditation, 5 minutes at the beginning and end of class will be dedicated to sitting/lying meditation and guided relaxation.

No prior knowledge of yoga is needed, and you are welcome to adjust any positions to suit your unique needs. 

Course Breakdown

Week 1: Practice linking breath with movement and explore how the breath serves as a barometer to check in with our body and emotions.

Week 2: Further explore standing poses with an emphasis on grounding through the feet and creating a sense of stability through body awareness.

Week 3: Focus on developing core awareness to feel more centered and stable.

Week 4: Explore the relationship between movement and stillness. By practicing this awareness on the mat, we can cultivate a sense of calm during hectic times or energise ourselves when feeling dull or stagnant.

Week 5: Focus on balance and how to support greater stability. Using breath, awareness and core engagement, we will enhance our ability to remain grounded even in challenging situations.

Week 6: Emphasize back-bending postures in a way that feels safe for everyone. Explore how these postures can elevate our energy and increase spinal awareness.

Week 7: Introduce stronger standing poses and observe how previous work supports strength and stability in these more challenging postures.

Week 8: Consolidate the movement patterns we have been practicing, along with breath awareness, and introduce new breathing techniques to influence energy and mindfulness.

Week 9: Further consolidate the work of previous weeks, dedicating more time to meditative awareness and integrating our learnings.

This outline provides an overview of what may be covered during the course; however, changes may occur based on various factors and the needs of the class.

Term Dates

Term 1 runs from Monday 3 February to Monday 31 March 

Term 2 runs from Monday 28 April to Monday 30 June 

Term 3 runs from Monday 21 July to Monday 15 September 

Term 4 runs from Monday 13 October to Monday 8 December  

Outcomes

At the end of the course, participants will have tools to connect with their own bodily awareness more deeply.  They will feel more flexible, stronger, and have tools to help them to feel grounded, centred and calm in daily life.  

Materials List

• Yoga Mat
• Blocks
• Blanket
• Bottle of water

Please note: Yoga mats and blocks are also available to borrow from the Centre, but please be sure to clean them after use.