"Welcome to City Yoga"

 

City Yoga offer a range of yoga sessions in and around the City of York. Whatever your health and fitness goals may be City Yoga has a session that will help you realise them. All Yoga works in some degree on all aspects of mind and body, but some are more suitable for certain requirements, whether you wish to build strength, stamina, flexibility, calm mind etc City Yoga will have a class that will help you achieve those goals.

The practice of these powerful forms of yoga strengthens and purifies the body. Focused breathing techniques calm the mind and soothes the nervous system, leaving you with a deep meditative calm.

Practice will develop awareness of the body's habitual holding patterns. Over time Yoga helps you find ways to undo less than perfect posture. With a balanced practice, weak areas of the body grow stronger and tight areas become more flexible.

General vitality and energy levels will improve, and, as the body unwinds you learn to identify areas of tightness, with increased flexibility and awareness you are able to relax these areas more easily.Yoga is one of the greatest self improvement methods. However, it is not an easy undertaking. The results you achieve will be equal to the discipline and effort you take to follow the methods advised.

ASHTANGA YOGA A unique combination of dynamic breathing and strong, flowing movement, which creates a high heat, high energy workout. Ashtanga Yoga is a choreographed sequence of postures which flow into one another, building strength, unwinding tight joints, and loosening muscles. Ashtanga yoga is a complete mind and body workout that develops concentration and reduces stress. IMPROVERS Level 2 For those who have either completed the 6 week beginner’s course (see below) and/or has experience of attending Yoga classes on a regular basis. Monday 7.00pm to 8.30pm Scarcroft School Moss Street York Y023 1BS Directions Thursday 7.00pm to 8.30pm St Georges Primary School Winterscale Street YORK YO10 4BT Directions For Monday and Thursday Sessions Only 12 Sessions = £72 (To be used within 16 weeks) 6 Sessions = £42 (To be used within 9 weeks) Drop In £8 Trial Session: £6 Ask for Student Rates and concessions Multi sessions are transferable between sessions if numbers permit. e-mail for further information on Ashtanga Yoga Improvers In York SELF PRACTICE SESSION This session is suitable for students who have attended beginners/improvers classes, and for those who have had experience practicing in a Mysore-style class. Practice sheets are supplied for refference. Self-practice is a supervised class where one-to-one tuition and adjustments are given by an experienced teacher. Students practice at their own pace and the teacher focuses on specific needs within the practice. This allows individuals to progress and develop at their own pace. Numbers are limited -pleasebook before attending. Please e-mail: Ashtanga Yoga Self Practice In York ASHTANGA BEGINNERS Apply for the September course English Martyrs Dalton Terrace, York YO24 4DA Time and Date T.B.A If you are new to Yoga - this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of Ashtanga Yoga. It will build stamina, flexibility, awareness of movement and breath sychronisation which is the key feature of this powerful form of yoga. There is a limit on numbers for this course, if you interested in joining this course Please e:mail Ashtanga Yoga Beginners In York Please be aware that you will need to have a good basic level of fitness and be prepared to commit to short home practice sessions. The cost of this 8 week course is £60.   Ashtanga Short Form Thursday Morning Please note there is no class 28/5/09 Level 1 - Suitable for All £6 per session 9a.m to 10a.m An early morning class that will work on flexibility, strength along with breath and relaxation techniques to leave you energised and relaxed. St. Olaves Church Hall Marygate Lane YORK YO30 7BJ Directions Please e:mail Ashtanga Yoga In York One To One Personal Training Sessions tailored to ensure you reach your personal health and fitness goals The great benefit of learning Ashtanga on a One to One basis is that you learn at your own pace. Everyone is different, so a program can be designed to focus onn whichever areas that you choose, i.e strength, flexibilty, stamina, a calmer mind etc. Eventual you will find balance in all these fundamental areas of health and reach your goal of living be healthy and strong in body and mind.. Find the perfect yoga practice for you In your initial session we will talk through your health and fitness goals. Taking into consideration your history and circumstances we will begin to create the ideal yoga practice for you. The suggested practice is then learnt on a one to one basis. From each session you will receive a programme to work on - the exercises are clearly illustrated and have simple instructions.The aim is to develop a practice that is enjoyable and that you will look forward to. A life enhancing practice in 20 minutes a day Having a regular practice of 20 minutes a day is more important than the occasional long yoga practice. The more commitment you have toward your practice the more powerful the results will be. Your yoga practice will be designed to fit in with your personal circumstances, so that it enhances your day. In time your practice will alter as you progress step by step. Some people meet for an hour a month; some once a week; a program can be worked out whatever your finances and commitments allow. At first, more frequent visits get you off to a good start. The average is to meet every three weeks. Fees Initial consultation £30 Either 5 sessions to be used within 6 months £175 or 10 sessions to be used within 12 months. £295 The charges are for tuition and resourses. Ttravel expenses and studio fees are additional. Clients are usually taught in their home so a suitable space for practice is required. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions that you may have. Please note: There is a short waiting list fot this service. Sports Specific and Squad Training Whatever your sport or activity, a successful athlete is a balanced athlete. Ironically, even with the best intentions, repetitive motion activities such as endurance sports tend to create imbalance in the body either through the shortening of soft tissue, misalignment of the skeletal structure, and even imbalance in the endocrine and nervous systems. The intention of these sessions is initially to create perfect balance in the body and thus provide a foundation for a deeper level of awareness and connection. The effects of asana's (poses) are many, but particularly beneficial to the athlete, yoga helps achieve balance within by improving circulation, freedom of movement, alignment and mobility in the joints, organ function, awareness and concentration Follow these links to find out how Yoga can help in your sport. Yoga Journal Article on Yoga and Running YOGA AND FOOTBALL Yoga and Golf Recommended Site For Yoga Mats and Accessories  Back to top