In celebration of Castleford-yoga’s 7th birthday on the 22nd September 2022 we are doing some special exploration classes.
Members can book these classes with their existing membership; you’ll get asked to pay a top up event fee.
You are welcome to invite a friend who is not currently registered with us to book themselves in for those special classes – they will be chose to pay the single class fee or can take the “New customer trial pack” to try multiple classes.
Alternatively best offer for people NEW to Castleford-yoga can get the 4 classes trial pack which can be used on any classes including the Exploration classes.
All the Exploration classes are gentle and will be suitable for most people even with chronic pain or with restrictions of getting on and off the floor. Have a look at the class descriptions below or on the time table when clicking the class.
Drop me a line with any questions.
I look forward to sharing these classes with you
Marie
Yoga Nidra | 4th October 2022, 18:00-19:00
Yoga nidra or yogic sleep is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, like the “going-to-sleep” stage. It is a state in which the body is completely relaxed, and the practitioner becomes systematically and increasingly aware of the inner world by following a set of verbal instructions. This state of consciousness (yoga nidra) is different from meditation in which concentration on a single focus is required. In yoga nidra the practitioner remains in a state of light pratyahara with four of his or her senses internalised, that is, withdrawn, and only the hearing still connects to the instructions.
Yoga nidra is among the deepest possible states of relaxation while still maintaining full consciousness. In lucid dreaming, one is only, or mainly, cognizant of the dream environment, and has little or no awareness of one’s actual environment.
The practice of deep yoga relaxation has been found to reduce tension and anxiety. The autonomic symptoms of high anxiety such as headache, giddiness, chest pain, palpitations, sweating and abdominal pain respond well. It has been used to help soldiers from war cope with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This class is suitable for everyone, there are no yoga postures or movements in this class. You will just lie back and relax into the yogic sleep state which is achieved through a systematic form of guided relaxation.
Please bring a mat and a blanket (or two blankets), plus a cushion for your comfort. Wear layers to ensure you have options.
Booking is open to members and non members alike.
BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE.
Pranayama – the science of breathing to relax | 11th October 2022, 18:00-19:00
Yoga science of breathing is called prayanama. Oxygen is the most vial nutrient to our body. It is essential for the integrity of the brain, nerves, glands and internal organs.
We can do without food for weeks and without water for days, but without oxygen; we will die within a few minutes.
We will explore the main types of pranayama exercises such as:
- Resetting an inverted breathing pattern
Full yogic breath
Ujjayi Pranayama – ocean breath
Nadi Sodhana – alternate nostril breathing
Bhramari Pranayama – humming-bee breath
Kapalabhati Pranayama – lung-cleansing/ breath of fire
Shitali Pranayama – cooling breath
Digra Pranayama – three part breathing
Bhastrika Pranayama – bellows breathing
Murcha Pranayama – chin press breath
Abdominal lift – Uddiyana Bandha
This class is suitable for everyone, there are no yoga postures or movements in this class. You will just sit or lie back.
Please bring 1 blankets or a mat, plus a cushion for your comfort. Wear layers to ensure you have options.
Booking is open to members and non members alike.
BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE.
Yin Yoga | 18th October 2022, 18:00-19:00
Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga with poses/ asanas, that are held for longer periods of time around 3-5 minutes per pose is typical.
Staying in a pose for that duration trains the mind and body to become calm and endure distractions, both physical and mental.
Yin yoga poses apply moderate stress to the connective tissues of the body—the tendons, fascia, and ligaments—with the aim of increasing circulation in the joints and over the long term re-modeling the connective tissue to help build strong and flexible joints.
It is a more meditative approach to yoga that is a natural healing practice, yin aims to cultivating awareness of inner silence, physical ease and mental calm.
Yin yoga is not intended as a complete practice in itself, but rather as a complement to more active forms of yoga and other forms of exercise.
For those who have practiced yoga, the poses used in yin are very different, they are all poses that you can hold comfortably for the designated time.
“The power of yin yoga is not effort but time!”
Please bring a mat and a blanket (or two blankets), plus a cushion for your comfort. Wear layers to ensure you have options.
Suitable for both total beginners and more advanced yogis.
Booking is open to members and non members alike.
BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
Restorative Yoga | 25th October 2022 18:00-19:00
In truth, restorative yoga is simply that – restorative. It is the centering of your breath and body – aligning the physical and mental by practicing stillness or gentle movement for extended periods of time. The props assist in helping you to hold poses longer.
A restorative yoga sequence typically involves only five or six poses, supported by props that allow you to completely relax and rest. Held for 5 minutes or more, restorative poses include light twists, seated forward folds, and gentle backbends.
This is a great class for anyone finding Feel-good yoga too strenuous.
Please bring a mat and a blanket (or two blankets), plus a cushion for your comfort. Wear layers to ensure you have options.
Suitable for Beginners and improvers.
Booking is open to members and non members alike.
BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
Meditation, Relaxation | 1st November 2022, 18:00-19:00
For meditation and relaxation we will explore:
- Guided meditation
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Om meditation
- Visualisation meditation
- Candle gazing
- Mantra meditation
- Enquiry meditation/ Yoga meditation
- Meditation of intent
- Silent meditation – Yin style
This class is suitable for everyone, there are no yoga postures or movements in this class. You will just sit or lie back for this class.
Please bring a mat and a blanket (or two blankets), plus a cushion for your comfort. Wear layers to ensure you have options.
Booking is open to members and non members alike.
BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE.
