Class Objectives:

The Gentle Hatha Yoga class is meant for beginners to Yoga. The objective of the class is to:

• Learn basic Hatha Yoga postures. 
• Learn Yogic breathing
• Learn Yogic relaxation technique

The overall goal is to prepare the participant to achieve or regain strength, gain flexibility and to relax.

Focus:

In all postures, alignment, awareness, relaxation and yogic breathing is emphasized.

Class makeup:

Standing postures make up majority of the class to build the strength in the legs.  The participants learn forward bending, mild back bending, simple twists and supine postures and the half Sun salutation.

Standing postures: Mountain, Side bend, Triangle, Hero I, Hero II, Wide-legged forward bend, Mild Back Bend

Seated postures: Easy posture, Seated forward bend, Bound-angle forward bend, Child’s posture, Leg cradle, Simple twist

Back: Mild back bend with Namaste, Downward Dog, Half Cobra, Half Camel, Cow-Cat stretch, Cow-Cat stretch variation using legs, Leg-into-Chest

Twists: Simple Seated twist, Supine twist

All-body: Half-sun salutation

Breathing technique: Yogic breathing, Alternate Nostril breathing

Each class is followed by deep relaxation and breathing session.

Note:

• Please read precautions before starting Yoga session
• Postures listed are indicative; Class makeup is flexible and variations suitable for all will be introduced. Instructions will be modified to suit all ages and abilities

Pre-requisites: None. The above can be modified to suit a person's abilities.

Duration:  55 minutes.