Yoga at Impact Physio
Yoga Long Eaton
Yoga is an exciting new service to be offered at our Long Eaton Clinic. Although new to Impact, yoga is an ancient discipline and essentially means “unity.” Through the practices of Hatha Yoga we try and bring about a unity in the body, mind, emotions and inner-self.
Why Yoga?
People come to yoga classes for various reasons; to stretch the body deeply, reduce aches and pains and to manage stress. Whatever your goals, a regular yoga practice can help you achieve this. It is suitable for beginners and especially good for those who consider themselves to be flexibly-challenged!
Where are the classes?
The classes will be held at our Long Eaton Clinic.
Meet Jo Keegan, your Instructor!
As many people do, I first experienced yoga ten years ago at my local gym. I wanted to find something to help me stretch my aching limbs from my hockey playing and various other sports! Whilst it did that very successfully, I began to find that yoga had so much more to offer than just a good stretch. It can be a fantastic way of unwinding and de-stressing and can provide some amazing tools to help you cope with life’s ups and downs.
I have completed the British Wheel of Yoga year long foundation course with a very experienced yoga teacher which allowed me to gain further depth and understanding of yoga and its fascinating practices. It has inspired me to want to share these ...and to that end I have recently embarked on the BWY 3 year Teaching Diploma Course. Yoga and physiotherapy are so well suited to each other and I have been lucky enough to be able to integrate yoga into my clinical work. I currently teach yoga to a group of England hockey players to assist them in improving performance and flexibility.
What happens in a class?
Whether it's improving athletic performance or simply taking some time out for you to stop and draw breath- yoga is for you.
Classes will be an hour in duration. At the start of the class you will be guided through a brief breathing/ relaxation practice to help settle the body and improve focus and concentration for the rest of the class. Most of the class will then be performing Asanas or postures which will specifically work certain areas of the body, to either stretch or strengthen them.
- All courses will run dependent on numbers.
- Full payment for the course must be received prior to the beginning of the course.
- We apologise but once the course has started no refunds are possible. We will do our best to accommodate you in alternative classes.
- All classes are taught by an experienced physiotherapist with post graduate training as a yoga instructor.
Yoga is unique in that these movements are carefully co-ordinated with the breath which can make a big difference to how the body feels. Occasionally, the teacher will adjust the body whilst in a posture to assist in getting most benefit from it. Equipment such as blocks, belts and bolsters are also used in the class, again to assist in allowing the body to perform the posture correctly.
Following the asana or posture work, the class is ended with a further relaxation practice to allow the body to settle again and hopefully to feel the benefits of the class!
What do I need to bring?
There are no specific requirements to participate, mats and other equipment are provided. You will, however, need to wear loose fitting clothes and it is advisable not to eat a big meal 2 hours before the class starting.
Yoga Course Levels
Level 1 - No previous Yoga experience.
Level 2: - Consolidate and extend your Yoga knowledge making your practice more specific for you.
Yoga Class Timetable
Level |
Day |
Time |
Start date |
End date |
No. of classes |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fridays | 11.30 | 13/01/12 | 30/03/12 | 12 | £120 |
| 1 | Fridays | 12.30 | 13/01/11 | 30/03/12 | 12 | £120 |
Classes run for one hour. Please wear comfortable clothing. Mats and small equipment are supplied. You may wish to bring a small towel and personal blanket with you.
New Students
For new Yoga students please call 0115 9721319 to discuss the most suitable course or arrange a 1:1 session for assessment and an appropriate plan to be put in place. You will also need to complete our yoga health form. We recommend that you book a 1:1 session initially, especially if you have had any specific injury / reason for which you are attending Yoga.
» New students, please download and complete our yoga health form
Alternative Class Sizes
By holding smaller classes, we can provide an increased individual assessment; closer supervision and correction.
Option |
Charge |
|---|---|
| 1:1 session | £45 |
| 1:2 session | £30 |
| 1:3 session | £20 |
Any of the above options could be arranged as a one off / regular basis, e.g. a group of 1 - 3 post natal ladies / work colleagues etc. creating their own course at a time that suited them.
For further information please get in touch - 0115 972 1319
