Classes with sally mumford
Foundation Course
This 4-week course systemically progresses the student through a series of foundation asanas, that include basic standing poses, forward bends, seated twists, simple back-bends, as well as building up into a supported shoulder stand. The course aims to develop confidence and inspiration in the student to continue to explore yoga. Suitable for students new to yoga, returning to yoga or unfamiliar with Iyengar Yoga.
Wednesdays 6-7:30pm 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st March
21st, 28th April, 5th & 12th May
Developing
A developing student starts to move from being a casual student to a more consistent one, evolving their discipline, application and engagement with their yoga practice. In this level standing poses and shoulder stand are consolidated, basic poses from all the asana groupings are learnt including back-bends, balances and an introduction to headstand. The student learns ways to work within their capacity and develop discernment.
Tuesdays 6:30-8am, Thursdays 6-7:30pm
Established
Suitable for students who have a regular home practice and a competency in both head and shoulder stand. In this class we will apply svadhaya (self-study) in the learning of more advanced asanas. Each student will develop a greater understanding of their own habits and mental conditions as they encounter them on the mat, building intelligence in the body and mental stability. Students will also develop discernment to enable them to work with their own capacities and limitations.
Tuesdays 6-7:30pm, Thursdays 6:30-8 am
Dynamic
Incorporating a dynamic sequence that specifically energises the body and sharpens the mind, this one-hour class is a wonderful way to prepare for whatever may be encountered in your day. Using kramas, a Sanskrit term which means “succession”, the sequences will offer a step by step process to evolving an asana.
wednesdays 6:30-7:30am
Slow paced
Yoga is beneficial for many conditions of the body and mind. The slow-paced class caters for people who are working with specific conditions and injuries as well as students who want to work in a slow attentive way. The emphasis will be on listening and observing how closely the mind is involved in how we interact with our physical body. Supports will be used and modifications made where required.
Thursdays 9:30-11am
Restorative &
Pranayama
Yoga restores the systems of the body and helps de-stress the mind. Focusing on pratyahara (drawing the senses of perception inwards) and the breath, the restorative class will include supported poses and a guided pranayama practice. This type of practice creates a state of deep rest for the body and a calm, tranquil mind.
These classes will be on selected Friday evenings.
Fridays 6-7:45pm, 26th March, 23rd April, 7th May
Workshops
With a limited number of students, each workshop will have a particular theme and emphasis asana. Its aim is to provide an opportunity to more deeply engage in the subject of yoga in a supportive group setting. The workshops will be explorative as well as consolidating.
These classes will be on selected Saturday mornings and will replace Led Practice on those mornings.
Saturdays 9:30-12pm, 27th march, 24th april, 8th may