Restorative yoga is suitable for practitioners of all levels. By definition, restorative yoga is a restful practice that holds yoga poses (asanas) for a longer duration using props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters. It is a practice of deep relaxation that emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga—the union of body and mind. Through the use of props for support, many of the postures are held almost effortlessly.
Increased relaxation
Better sleep
Improved well-being
Reduced pain
Gentle on the body

This Hatha yoga (Iyengar yoga practice) course in Delft is for anyone who, under my guidance, wants to keep their muscles flexible, their body strong and active. This course is suitable for both beginners and more advanced yoga practitioners. You don't have to be limber or flexible. Under my guidance in class, you will build more self-confidence in your own abilities.
You learn to be more aware of your body, mind and breathing. During the exercises/asanas (standing, sitting, bending forward, stretching sideways or bending backwards) much attention is paid to alignment. I ask you to align your body (feet, arms, legs, bones and muscles) in a certain way. The purpose of this is to help you as a practitioner examine what you are doing and thus achieve a 'holistic' effort in your exercises/asanas. With this you will develop greater self-awareness.

The class time will vary from 1.5hr-2.5hrs, depending on the group formed on the day.
The class is suitable for people who has had already some basic experience with yoga and has certain level of self-awareness. However, you don't need to be perfect and super advanced to attend this class. Simply come and practice! You will receive individual attention no matter you are new practitioner or advanced practitioner.

This class is led through a varied and balanced sequence on a cross-mat. The class is conducted in a small group (7persons max)and everyone could receive individual guidance for their own practice. This class aims to form a stable group to support those participants who really aim for personal progress and internal growth.

**Some differences for advanced practice compared with a beginner class.
1, Physical practice deeper and more advanced;
Physical level the practice remains working perfectly balanced throughout the whole body, but the practice is likely to go deeper and more strengthening and dynamic vinyasa practices are integrated.

2, Target more on internal concentration;
Advanced practitioners have normally already a certain level of body awareness. On the base of this advanced practice target more on one’s mental concentration, which is the essence of yoga practice.

3, Added breath practice in between;
Pranayama practice is added to the sequence to intensify the practice result.

4, Integrating more space elements in the sequence (Mandala Sequence);
The sequences are more varied in space. The use of cross-mat is not only for fun, but more to make sequence possible to be multi-directionally constructed.

Mandala is a method of practice in yoga to structure sequence balanced in space. The space direction has impacts on our brain and nervous system and a balanced structured sequence from space can enhance the balanced sense for practitioners, which helps them likely experience a deep sense of peace and serenity after the practice.