Helsinki: February 13 Alignment 101 – Yoga for Beginners

€29.00

Learn the foundations of yoga pose alignment and modifications.

This course is for you if you are completely new to yoga or you have some experience, but need clear instructions on how to do the most common poses in a way that works for your body.

  • Learn about the benefits of yoga with a brief introduction to the history and philosophy.

  • Explore pose alignment and modifications so you have the confidence and knowledge to start a regular yoga practice that works for your body.

  • Practice in a supportive environment with plenty of demonstrations and direct hands-on teaching.

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This class is for people who:

  1. Don’t know where to start

  2. Believe they are physically unable, with the idea that you are not flexible or strong enough 

  3. Feel intimidated to start something completely new

  4. Want to learn the foundations of yoga poses with a brief introduction to yoga philosophy

What you will learn:

  • Benefits of Yoga: a brief introduction to the history and philosophy of yoga 

  • Inside the Practice Space: setting up your mat and selecting props

  • Breath Integration: synchronize your breath to movement through a common yoga warm up

  • Sun Salutations: common cues and the basics of alignment through the poses of a sun salutation

  • Essential Standing Poses

  • Essential Standing Balance Pose

  • Seated Twists and Hip Openers

  • A complete yoga practice: pulling it all together for a gentle flow

  • Closing: ending a yoga class with meditation

  • Q&A