About Yoga
  
 NEWS & EVENTS  
     
 
 Pregnancy Yoga 1 Mar 2010
  
 To join this class please contact Francesca for more information. Pregnancy Yoga classes are held every saturday morning at Wellington College Sports centre 11-12pm in Crowthorne. 07813 01 03 48 melluzzif@hotmail.com
  
 
     
 
 Ashtanga Yoga Monday 8:30pm 9 Jan 2010
  
 Ashtanga Yoga is a Dynamic form of Yoga which helps the body to build strength, stamina and gain some flexibility. We have recently moved to the new Crescent Resource centre in Lower Earley which is a new building with a beautiful Yoga studio. A typical class goes through a set sequence of postures to open strengthen and relax the body. This is always finished with 15mins deep relaxation. This class is suitable to those who would like to open and relax the body in a peaceful environment together Monday evenings drop in class, no need to book just bring a Yoga mat and enjoy. £9 8:30pm-9:45pm
  
 
     
 
 One-on-one private Yoga classes 9 Jan 2010
  
 If you would like to try Yoga in your own home or place of work, Francesca is currently offering a £20 discount on one-on-one private Yoga classes. Please email Francesca for more information Melluzzif@hotmail.com
  
 
     
     
Types of Yoga
 
It was upon meeting my Teacher that for me the true essence of Yoga was felt. I had attended and enjoyed other classes but none had touched my heart in such a way. An invitation to come into a class and give oneself some inner space to be. At the same time enjoying the body feeling open strong and healthy. It is my wish that when meeting in this space together we can feel what my teacher has shared with me and leave feeling soothed, nurtured and relaxed.  
HATHA YOGA - This class is based on the Sivananda Yoga system where a set of 12 postures are practiced with focus on breath and movement flow. Each class begins with a relaxation, then moving through some Yoga asana (postures) and Pranayama (breathing exercises) . Time is always spent at the end of each class with relaxation and meditation. Hatha Yoga classes are suited to all ages and abilities from complete beginners to those who enjoy the more gentle and quiet side to the practice. It is a misconception that one has to be already flexible in order to practice Yoga. The body opens with ease when allowed. Therefore a gentle and soft approach is encouraged to nurture and sooth the body rather than push or force . Yoga can then be enjoyed not only as a form of exercise, but also as an opportunity to allow ourselves to unravel and relax. >  
ASHTANGA YOGA - This class is a more Dynamic class based on the Ashtanga practice going through a set of standing ,seated and inverted postures to allow the body to gain stamina, strength and flexibility. Although this is a physically more challenging class, beginners may also find it suitable since the same gentle approach is also practiced. At the end of each class time is always spent for deep relaxation meditation.