This somatic, gentle and strengthening class is suitable for students of all abilities (including beginners). The slower pace and breath-led sequences will allow a mindful exploration of strong and gentle movement. To encourage deep relaxation in our nervous system, body and mind, we also practise somatic movement, pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation.

This gentle class is suitable for students of all abilities (including beginners). The slower pace and breath-led sequences will allow a mindful exploration of strong and gentle movement. To encourage deep relaxation in body and mind, we will also practise pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation.

This somatic, gentle and strengthening class is suitable for students of all abilities (including beginners). The slower pace and breath-led sequences will allow a mindful exploration of strong and gentle movement. To encourage deep relaxation in our nervous system, body and mind, we also practise somatic movement, pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation.

Chair yoga is a fantastic way to build strength and flexibility in a gentle way. Kate will guide and assist you ensuring that everybody's individual needs are supported. We will also practise calming breathing techniques and mindfulness meditation. This is a lovely way to enjoy meeting others while keeping body and mind supple.

Join Kate Duke for this energising and somatic yoga class. We begin with a grounding breathing practice followed by a somatic movement warm up to release tension held in the body; we then build strength and flexibility with a mindful flowing sequence of dynamic standing postures - each connected to the breath. We end with a slow warm down, guided relaxation and meditation- integrating the benefits of the practice. This is a mixed ability class (suitable for students who have completed a Beginners Course with Kate and for those who like a stronger, more energetic practice).

This is a dynamic class with a focus on practising the following: allowing the breath to move you into fluid and energising flowing sequences, abiding steadily in postures, building somatic strength and stamina and enjoying time to play with balances. This class is suitable for students who enjoy a stronger practice. Come along and give it a go. Notice if you leave the mat feeling stronger, energised and uplifted.

When? Saturday 6 December 3.00-5.30pm

Where? Jubilee Hall, Blockley

What? Mastering variations of the sun salutation to make your practice safe, sustainable and pleasurable

How much? £25.00

By attending this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn in more depth and bring this learning back into your weekly practice. We will have time to break down poses, work in pairs, give and receive feedback, ask questions, observe demonstrations and most importantly have fun playing with the poses. With your permission, I will give sensitive hands-on assists to guide re-patterning; the aim of which is to create release, ease and space within body and mind. You will also receive a handout to assist your learning and home practice.

In this first workshop we will be breaking down a foundational yoga sequence: the sun salutation.

What will you learn?

How to let the breath move you into each pose (the focus is on moving from the inside out- not getting caught up with how it looks but concentrating on how it feels)
The importance of springy knees and having options: stepping back into a lunge, plank and down dog and option to play with jumping back
Spotlight on key posture of the plank and playing with variations of chaturanga
Spotlight on key posture of the cobra and playing with variations of cobra
Spotlight on key posture of the down dog
The importance of springy knees and having options: stepping forward, kneeling to stand and option to play with jumping through


Spaces are limited to allow for quality of learning experience