A moderate degree of physical fitness and basic flexibility is required to join a class at this level (and/or for you to have attended prior courses and have acknowledgement from the tutor that you have progressed sufficiently to move to the next level). A sound grasp of the basics of yoga and/or an established personal practice are essential.
Much of the course will be standing or seated/mat based but plenty of physical teaching aids / adjustments are used to ensure everyone is able to participate fully eg. if you have a stiff back, tight hamstrings or a shoulder injury. Essential that students can follow instructions independently
Dig a little deeper into the fascinating world of yoga and the benefits for both mind and body !
The intermediate course aims to re-establish the practice of yoga ie. to delve a bit deeper by incorporating more complex postures held for longer as well as learning more about the fascinating and varied elements of yoga including: yogic breath control (pranayama), mudras (hand gestures), chakras (energy centres) and mandalas (visual meditation aids).
Learners will explore more about the history and origins of yoga as well as be exposed to more advanced anatomy and physiology of the mind and body with particular reference to the impact focused breath work can have on the stress response hormones and chemistry of the body and brain.
Health benefits of regular yoga and mindfulness practice include: increased physical strength (muscles and bone density), improved flexibility and balance, better quality sleep, lower blood pressure and improved circulation. Yoga practiced in conjunction with mindfulness on a regular basis has been shown to help manage stress and alleviate the symptoms of lower back pain and stiff neck/shoulders.
Learners will be expected during course time to reflect on your learning through the completion of a ‘Individual Learning Plan’ and to participate in regular class/group discussion – see progress section below for more detail).
Adults will often have a lot of commitments such as family and work demand, and attending classes is not always a priority. Your course is subsidised by government funding through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, and as such you will be required to carry out various learning activities so that we can ensure you are making the expected progress. You may have to undertake additional work outside of session times to extend your learning or comprehension where applicable, and you are expected to be punctual and attend regularly to achieve successful completion of the course. While we cannot demand that learners attend class at all times, we expect that learners show commitment. If your attendance drops below 90% or you have not attended three consecutive classes without informing CAL, you may lose your place.
-Face to face at Heath.
You will have an Individual Learning Plan (or a Group Learning Plan for very short courses) where, with your tutor, you will set the individual learning targets you would like to meet. Throughout the course you will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor. You will be given feedback both verbally and written, on work produced.
Dig a little deeper into the fascinating world of yoga and the benefits for both mind and body !
The interrmediate course aims to re-establish the practice of yoga ie. to delve a bit deeper by incorporating more complex postures held for longer as well as learning more about the fascinating and varied elements of yoga including: yogic breath control (pranayama), mudras (hand gestures), chakras (energy centres) and mandalas (visual meditation aids).
Learners will explore more about the history and origins of yoga as well as be exposed to more advanced anatomy and physiology of the mind and body with particular reference to the impact focused breath work can have on the stress response hormones and chemistry of the body and brain.
Health benefits of regular yoga and mindfulness practice include: increased physical strength (muscles and bone density), improved flexibility and balance, better quality sleep, lower blood pressure and improved circulation. Yoga practiced in conjunction with mindfulness on a regular basis has been shown to help manage stress and alleviate the symptoms of lower back pain and stiff neck/shoulders.
Learners will be expected during course time to reflect on your learning through the completion of a ‘Individual Learning Plan’ and to participate in regular class/group discussion – see progress section below for more detail).
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