Bardon and Paddington
Classes (see also Current Practices below)
- PADDINGTON - Latrobe Health Centre, 108 Latrobe Terrace,
Paddington
- BARDON - Bardon Counselling Centre, 151 Boundary Road,
Bardon
- Current Term (One) finishes March
20
- Term
Two, 2008: Starts from April 15.
It will be ten weeks for Wednesdays and Thursdays($140)
and nine weeks this term for Tuesdays ($125) as there
are no classes on Tuesday June 3.
- Please
book in with me on 3368 2557 or email: peter@peterbissonyoga.com
well before the term starts.
- Morning Casual Classes - $16 per class
. Please call me on 3368 2557 or email me before attending
these.
- All classes are 1.5 hours long
- All welcome, please reserve your place as places are
limited
| Venue |
Type |
Time |
Level |
Starting |
| PADDINGTON |
Term |
Tuesdays 6-7.30pm |
Intermediate |
15/4/08 |
|
Term |
Tuesdays 7.45-9.15pm |
General*Also suitable
for Beginners |
15/4/08
|
|
Casual |
Tuesdays 9.30-11.00am |
General*Also suitable
for Beginners |
15/4/08
|
|
Casual |
Thursdays 9.30-11.00am |
General*Also suitable
for Beginners |
17/4/08
|
| Venue |
Type |
Time |
Level |
Starting |
| BARDON |
Term |
Wednesdays 5.45-7.15pm |
General*Also suitable
for Beginners |
16/4/08 |
|
Term |
Wednesdays 7.30-9.00pm |
Intermediate |
16/4/08 |
|
Term |
Thursdays 5.45-7.15pm |
General*Also suitable
for Beginners |
17/4/08 |
|
Term
|
Thursdays 7.30-9.00pm |
General* |
17/4/08 |
 |
| Tuesday night class
(2002) in Virabhadrasana (Warrior) II |
|
General
Classes
These classes
are open to anyone. They are open to absolute beginners
and to those who have been doing Yoga for some time.
The emphasis
here is on releasing tension and getting to know the body
through correct alignment. The aim is for the posture to
feel naturally stable and uplifted. The result is increased
stability and balance, flexibility and strength.
Even people who
are quite stiff can benefit from gentle, deep stretches.
Together with a deep relaxed breath awareness, the approach
is one of sensitivity. Each individual can then progress
towards greater energy levels, structural integrity, resiliance,
and calmness of mind.
Pranayama (Breath
Control Practices), Meditation and Relaxation are also practised
to further release the mind and body from tension.
Current Practice
Emphasis for General Classes
Understanding
the stabilizing of pelvic and shoulder girdle areas. This
develops core strength and centredness. Deep abdominal muscles
and shoulder girdle muscles are strengthened. Bringing
this awareness into our yoga practice has helped to maintain
balance throughout the body.
Sun Salutations,
Tibetan Five Rites, and other sequences incorporating a
range of postures, are taught from time to time to promote
smoothly flowing, and sometimes, dynamic energy.
This term will
involve:
Stretches
and Strengthening Exercises
Gentle, therapeutic
stretches - for stress and muscle tension release, and joint
realignment
Stretching and
toning exercises - for the health and balance of the whole
body
Postures
(Asanas) and Sequences
Classical and
innovative postures - for flexibility and strength
Breathing
Practices (Pranayama)
Ujjayi Breath
- for calming the mind and improving concentration
Kapalabhati (Skull
Shiner Breath), Bhastrika (Bellows Breath), and Nadi sodhana
and Anuloma viloma (Alternate Nostril Breathing) for improving
energy through the body, cleansing the mind, and balancing
energy flow to the brain
Meditation
(Dhyana)
Various practices
for calming and centreing the mind, overcoming stress, and
improving brain health
Relaxation
(Yoga Nidra)
For whole body and mind relaxation
Intermediate
Classes
These are open
to those who are either reasonably fit as well as those
who are more experienced yoga practitioners.
Some postures
can be held for longer periods of time and may also be of
a greater degree of difficulty.
Sun Salutations,
Tibetan Five Rites, and other sequences incorporating a
range of postures, are taught from time to time to promote
smoothly flowing, and sometimes, dynamic energy.
These classes
also give the practitioner the choice to explore Inverted
Postures such as headstands and shoulderstands or variations
of these. Intermediate classes involve more advanced Pranayama
practices, and Meditation and Relaxation.
In all classes
Practitioners
are encouraged to go at their own pace, approaching stretches
and postures appropriately and without force.
Current Practice
Emphasis for Intermediate Classes
Stretches
and Strengthening Exercises
As for General
classes
Postures
(Asanas) and Sequences
More advanced
postures and sequences
Breathing
Practices (Pranayama)
Ujjayi Breath
- as for General classes
Kapalabhati (Skull
Shiner Breath), Bhastrika (Bellows Breath), Nadi sodhana
and Anuloma viloma (with higher ratios) for enhancing energy
flow through the body, cleansing the mind, and balancing
energy flow to the brain
Meditation
(Dhyana)
As for General
classes however for longer periods
Relaxation
(Yoga Nidra)
For whole body
and mind relaxation
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