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Yoga classes are a very recent invention. They are
a great way to discover Yoga, but are very limited
when it comes to adapting the teaching to each individual
student’s needs. Traditionally, Yoga was only ever
taught on a one to one basis. This way of teaching
has numerous advantages : |
-It ensures the teaching is fully adapted to the
student’s needs and capacities.
-It allows for a student-teacher relationship to be established.
-It gives the student the independence to practise at home,
as often as they wish. |
If you are considering taking a one to one
class, here are the answers to a few questions
you may have :
What happens during a one to one class ?
A one to one class is a private meeting
between you and the teacher. There is no
rule as to what will happen and in what
order, that depends on your needs. Often,
the class will start with a discussion,
to allow the teacher to get to know you
and to understand your aims. The teacher
may also examine you, take your pulse, ask
you to do a posture or two. At the end of
the class, the teacher designs a practice
for you to repeat at home.
What kind of practice will I be given ?
The practice is tailored to your needs,
it takes into consideration the following
factors :
-The amount of time you have available each day
-The time of day you will be practising
-What you want to achieve through your practice.
-Your abilities
-Your difficulties
The practice may include different kinds
of exercises, chosen according to your needs
and abilities. These may range from postures
and breathing exercises to meditation or
chanting, or other more unusual tools. You
may also be advised a change in your diet,
or lifestyle. The teacher will always make
sure you are comfortable about carrying
out what he has asked you to do, if you
are not, he will find an alternative for
you.
How much experience in Yoga should I have
before taking a one to one class ?
During a one to one class, the teacher designs
a practice suitable for your abilities,
so whether you are a complete beginner,
or you were born on a yoga mat, this way
of teaching will adapt itself to you.
How can a one to one class help me ?
Your practice will be designed to help you
reach a goal. Here are a few reasons why
people practise Yoga :
-To improve their physical, emotional
or mental health.
-To recover from or learn to live
with a health problem.
-To improve their performance in
a particular sport : Yoga can be
used as a mental or physical preparation,
a way to strengthen a particular
part of the body, or relieve over-strained
muscles.
-To gain greater concentration skills
and increase vitality for work or
study.
-To calm anxious nerves before going
on stage
-To relieve insomnia
-To stay healthy during pregnancy,
and gain calm and confidence for
the approaching delivery
-To relieve the symptoms of heavy
menstruation, or the menopause. |
There are many other ways in which Yoga
helps people on a daily basis, or to get
through a difficult period. If you are not
sure whether it could provide a solution
to your problem, or help you reach your
goal, send us an email, or call to discuss
your needs.
If you don’t have a particular problem or
goal, Yoga can simply be a great way of
starting the day with an energetic practice,
or winding down in the evening with some
relaxation techniques. It can also be a
way to maintain your general health, and
stay in touch with yourself.
How often will I need to see the teacher
?
That will depend on your own personal progress.
Some people only ever take one class, and
don’t ever feel the need to change their
practice. Others like to come back once
every few weeks or months to adapt their
practice to their changing needs and goals,
or to move on to something more difficult
once they have made some progress.
How long does a one to one class last ?
A one to one class usually lasts about one
hour.
How much does a one to one class cost ?
A one to one class costs £60.
To read about the teacher, Marc Beuvain,
please
click here.
If you have any questions, or if you would
like to make an appointment, please write
to us at
enquiries@healingyogauk.com, or call
07774 500599.
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