CLASS INFORMATION

Locations

 

Cambuslang Yoga Studio 23 Prospect Avenue, Cambuslang, G72 8BW
Jordanhill Yoga Extension 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU
Langside Hall 5 Langside Avenue, Glasgow, G41 2QR
St John's-Renfield Church 22 Beaconsfield Road, Kelvindale, G12 0DY
West Kirk Church Hall Kittoch Street, The Village, East Kilbride, G74

 

Class Descriptions

I For those new to yoga
II For those with 6 months + experience
I + II For everyone
III For those with 2 years + experience and ability to do head balance
Workshop For all levels. These are longer classes, sometimes over the course of a day. These events enable us to bring fantastic teachers from all over the world: great days to enjoy wonderful yoga and develop your own practice.
Teachers For Iyengar Yoga Assocation Teachers of Yoga
Pre-Teacher Training For those with a minimum of 2 years regular practice with a certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher [recommended preparation course for Teacher Training]
Teacher Training For those with a minimum of 3 years regular practice with a certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher or 2 years practice and 1 year Pre-Teacher Training.
Pregnancy

For period of pregnancy between 15- 20 weeks. Yoga is an ideal form of exercise which can help you relax and enjoy your pregnancy. The Iyengar method is unique in that it uses a variety of yoga props to assist students so that mother and baby obtain the maximum benefit from postures without any strain. If you have practiced yoga for one year or longer, it may be possible to attend a regular class, provided you make a prior arrangement with the teacher. Please contact Helen for a list of teachers who can accept pregnant students in their classes.

 

Important Note

Between 10 and 14 weeks the risk of miscarriage is at its greatest, and therefore you should not practice yoga at all during this time if you are a new student, and practice only restorative poses if you have done yoga for one year or more. Once you have had your baby you should wait about three months before coming to a regular class.

Therapeutic

Yoga & Yoga for Sportmen/women

Many top sports people such as footballer Ryan Giggs, have discovered the benefits of practising yoga, to maintain top level performance, prevent injury and facilitate the healing process. Individual programs.classes can be arranged with Helen Graham, the Senior Yoga Teacher.

Click here to see a therapy class.

Having a medical condition does not mean that you cannot practice yoga or that it will not be able to help you. Therapy classes can be arranged with Helen to give individual tuition to students to help certain conditions: eg high blood pressure; heart disease; epilepsy; diabetes; cancer; AIDS; MS; ME. Please contact your teacher BEFORE starting classes if you are in any doubt or have any concerns about doing yoga.

 

FAQs

Clothing Ideally t-shirt and leggings. Non-restrictive and comfortable loose clothing. No trainers required.
Equipment The basic requirement is a yoga mat. Other equipment [eg blocks + belts] will be used and can be borrowed or purchased.
Before the class It is not ideal to eat directly before a class. Main meal allow 2-3 hours; light snack allow 1 hour.
Injury or illness It is important however to inform your teacher of anything you think may prevent you or affect you doing yoga. Chances are you are absolutely fine to do the class. In certain cases Remedial and Recuperative classes are also available.
Myths Yoga is not just for women, the young and the supple: sex, size, shape, age or how bendy you are does NOT matter: yoga suits all!