BraveBodies INTERMEDIATE YOGA class in Bitterne (walk-in)
MONDAYS and THURSDAYS 18:10 – 19:10
Bitterne Spiritualist Church, Top of Lances Hill, 390 Bitterne Road, Bitterne Village, Southampton SO18 1DR (view map)
First session £3. For the rest of payment options, please click here.
This class is suitable for those with some experience with yoga, and also for courageous beginners who have a bit of a background in exercise and are reasonably fit. The style of this class is VINYASA FLOW, a dynamic form of yoga where we move from one pose into another in a seamless fashion. Transitions between poses are equally important as the poses themselves. As a number of people attend twice a week, I have decided to keep the difficulty level roughly the same. The goal of each class is to work the body fully in all planes of movement, and to get to as many muscles as possible. Too many of us spend our days chair-bound, without access to other types of exercise, so I strive for the class to be as complete of a workout as possible, focusing equally on strength, flexibility and endurance through mindful, organic movement. We also use the foam roller for myofascial release, improving spinal flexibility, core stability, and balance.
If you’d like to find out more or discuss any health and fitness concerns, please give Barbara a call at 0798 223 6118 or email barbara@bravebodies.com. You can just turn up as the hall is a good size and we have a bit of extra space on most nights, but it would be helpful if you brought a mat with you, if you have one. I have blocks, and a limited supply of foam rollers.
In case you are considering yoga after a period of long inactivity and/or recovering from an injury or a serious illness, you may benefit from a 1-2-1 session first, and ease your way into a group setting. As pleasant and motivating as a group class is, it does not allow too much space for attending to individual requirements and modifications, especially if they are significant. Please be aware of that when you come.
The Spiritualist Church has its own parking, and there is also a free car park across the road.