OPEN yoga
This Hatha style class (inspired by, and often including parts of the Ashtanga, Iyengar and Vinyasa styles) infuses traditional yoga poses with safety principles. This well-rounded practice offers more in terms of physical intensity, as well as delving deeper into the other rich aspects of the Yoga practice. The OPEN class can still be modified to suit all shapes, sizes and levels - making the poses either more challenging, or perhaps softer where required. If you can't make it to a GENTLE class first, and you are healthy & fairly mobile, you should be OK to join this class.
PILATES (mat) class
Focusing on strengthening core muscles (ie. Muscles of the abdominals, torso and back) as well as balancing the entire body, Pilates is a great choice for anyone to strengthen their lower back, firm their abdominals and improve overall muscle tone and strength.
The Pilates method is a comprehensive set of principles and movements designed to dramatically improve strength, mobility, posture and coordination. As your core becomes stronger you'll find your posture will improve, in turn alleviating lower back pain and muscle tension. It's an ideal program for desk-sitters.
Note: If you’re pregnant, we don’t recommend doing this class, though SINCERELY recommend joining in Yoga instead.
*Due to low numbers this term, the Pilates class is currently in hibernation. We will bring it back next term (late September 2010).... STAY TUNED !
MAX. AND MIN. CLASS NUMBERS
There is a maximum of 25 bookings taken for classes. If the class you were hoping for is booked out,
click here to join a wait list for that class - and BE SURE TO TELL US which class day/time you're interested in. There is also a minimum of 15 students required to viably run a class. Should bookings fall short of that and you've already registered, we will be sure to inform you & offer you an alternative solution, or a refund.