Yoga with Alexander Technique
Yoga with Alexander Technique
What will I learn?
This course aims to incorporate the Alexander Technique with traditional Hatha Yoga. Injury or illness can cause lower back pain and lack of movement in your body.There is a tendency for the body to tighten and prevent movement in areas of pain. Balance is often affected which can result in a loss of confidence. The course involves a gentle, individual approach to the yoga poses, focusing on how your own body relates to the poses, identifying the areas of stress and pain, concentrating on balance, breathing and meditation. During the course you will be helped to incorporate the basics of the Alexander Technique into the traditional poses of yoga. The Alexander Technique is about taking the tension out of the body and this is translated into the yoga poses by relaxing into the poses to allow lengthening of the body, regaining balance and taking stress and tension out of the body.
Is this course for me?
This course is for people of all ages and abilities who would like to have more freedom of movement and learn to manage areas of tension. Tension often results in a lack of balance. The poses can be adapted if there is limited movement in any of the limbs. Previous experience of yoga and The Alexander Technique is useful but not necessary.
What do I need to bring?
Please bring loose clothing, water for drinking, your own yoga mat and block if you prefer, and a blanket/wrap to keep warm after the session whilst relaxing.We advise you not to purchase any additional equipment and materials until after the first session.
How will I know that my skills have improved?
At the beginning of the course, your tutor will help you identify your personal goals and what you hope to achieve. As the course progresses, you will be encouraged to expand your learning and achieve your personal goals. At the end of the course, you will have an opportunity to discuss your progression with your tutor and consider how your knowledge and capabilities have grown.
Additional Information
Following your enrolment you will receive an information pack which includes a Health Questionnaire. Please complete this and bring it along to hand to your tutor at the first session.It is assumed that you are in good general health and able to take part in the sessions, unless you inform your tutor, in confidence, of any condition, which could affect your participation e.g.: back or joint problems, pregnancy or recent illness. If in any doubt, please consult your doctor before joining the class. Tutors are very happy to modify or offer alternatives to accommodate individual needs.If you are in any doubt about starting yoga for health reasons, please consult your doctor and inform your tutor of any medical condition and any medication you are taking.
Course Code: YOGA002-2627-1BE-D