Esprit Yoga Classes http://www.esprit-yoga.com/view/yoga_classes 2010-09-07T02:40:59+01:00 text/html http://www.esprit-yoga.com/view/yoga_classes/item/307 <p>Yogabumps classes are suitable for all stages of pregnancy from 14 weeks up to full-term.&nbsp; The sessions have a very relaxed, open format enabling you to...</p> <ul> <li>Alleviate many of the discomforts associated with pregnancy</li> <li>Learn how yoga postures can be adapted for labour &amp; birth</li> <li>Use the breath to help ease stress &amp; anxiety to promote relaxation</li> <li>Help with emotional concerns of pregnancy, labour &amp; birth</li> <li>Create a positive attitude to labour</li> <li>Learn to trust your body</li> <li>Meet &amp; create social opportunities with other pregnant women</li> </ul> <p><strong>Privates:</strong> If you are interested in having a 1-2-1 session, please contact me.</p> <p><strong>Blog</strong>: Visit my pregnancy blog <span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.yogabumps.blogspot.com">www.yogabumps.blogspot.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong></strong></span></p> text/html http://www.esprit-yoga.com/view/yoga_classes/item/329 <p>Yogabumps classes are suitable for all stages of pregnancy from 14 weeks up to full-term.&nbsp; The sessions have a very relaxed, open format enabling you to...</p> <ul> <li>Alleviate many of the discomforts associated with pregnancy</li> <li>Learn how yoga postures can be adapted for labour &amp; birth</li> <li>Use the breath to help ease stress &amp; anxiety to promote relaxation</li> <li>Help with emotional concerns of pregnancy, labour &amp; birth</li> <li>Create a positive attitude to labour</li> <li>Learn to trust your body</li> <li>Meet &amp; create social opportunities with other pregnant women</li> </ul> <p><strong>Privates:</strong> If you are interested in having a 1-2-1 session, please contact me.</p> <p><strong>Blog</strong>: Visit my&nbsp;pregnancy blog <a href="http://www.yogabumps.blogspot.com"><span style="font-size: medium;">www.yogabumps.blogspot.com</span></a></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"></span></strong></p> text/html http://www.esprit-yoga.com/view/yoga_classes/item/283 <p>An active birth is one where the mother has the freedom to move about and find positions that are comfortable during labour as well as ultimately, for the birth of her baby.&nbsp; Being active&nbsp;relates to&nbsp;both mind and body.</p> <p>This workshop is very interactive and has lots of fun elements too.&nbsp; The premise of the session is that couples will take away the various components to practice and explore in private at home.&nbsp; This supports open communication in order to address any fears or anxieties that may be present, as well as creating more confidence as the birth approaches.</p> <p>Ideal time to attend workshop is when you are 30+ weeks pregnant.</p> <p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>** Cost includes a copy of Claire's book, Birthing Positively</strong></span></p> text/html http://www.esprit-yoga.com/view/yoga_classes/item/356 <p>Yogabumps classes are suitable for all stages of pregnancy from 14 weeks up to full-term.&nbsp; The sessions have a very relaxed, open format enabling you to...</p> <ul> <li>Alleviate many of the discomforts associated with pregnancy</li> <li>Learn how yoga postures can be adapted for labour &amp; birth</li> <li>Use the breath to help ease stress &amp; anxiety to promote relaxation</li> <li>Help with emotional concerns of pregnancy, labour &amp; birth</li> <li>Create a positive attitude to labour</li> <li>Learn to trust your body</li> <li>Meet &amp; create social opportunities with other pregnant women</li> </ul> <p><strong>Privates:</strong> If you are interested in having a 1-2-1 session, please contact me.</p> <p><strong>Blog</strong>: Visit my&nbsp;pregnancy blog <a href="http://www.yogabumps.blogspot.com"><span style="font-size: medium;">www.yogabumps.blogspot.com</span></a></p> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>** No class Thursday 28th October</strong></span></p> text/html http://www.esprit-yoga.com/view/yoga_classes/item/245 <p><span style="color: #808080;">Wednesday's Open Level class is suitable for everyone except complete beginners (Introductory Courses for beginners are available separately).</span></p> <p><span style="color: #808080;">A complete yoga practice, mostly Vinyasa flow*,&nbsp;finishing with meditation.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #808080;">*The word Vinyasa means &ldquo;breath-synchronised movement.&rdquo; In other words, you will be instructed to move from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. This technique is sometimes also called Vinyasa Flow, or just Flow because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #808080;">You may also be interested in visiting my blog:</span> <a href="http://www.esprityoga.blogspot.com"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>www.esprityoga.blogspot.com</strong></span></a></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #660066;">Meditation</span></strong> -<span style="color: #808080;"> blissful Buddhist Meditation...</span> <span></span><span></span><span></span></p> <p> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="425" height="350" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"> <param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CR3dM-GlZK8" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CR3dM-GlZK8"></embed> </object> </p> text/html http://www.esprit-yoga.com/view/yoga_classes/item/192 <p>Yoga for babies with their mums, dads or even grandparents!</p> <p>*Have fun with your babies! <br />*Encourage their development <br />*Increase the bond of love with your baby <br />*Teach baby how to relax and develop coping strategies <br />*Supportive environment <br />*Relaxation <br />*Meet other babies with their parents</p> <p>The class format is very flexible to fit round the needs of the babies!&nbsp; Just bring whatever you need for baby whilst out and about, and a small blanket to place baby on.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Video</span></strong></p> <p>Below is a short video of mums taking their babies through 'Baby Half Lotus' - this forms part of the hip sequence we go through which works not only baby's hips, but digestive system too.&nbsp; This particular part also ensures we're 'crossing baby's midline' and working both sides of baby's brain at the same time!!!</p> <p> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="425" height="350" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"> <param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tIyNfy_N0xw" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tIyNfy_N0xw"></embed> </object> </p> text/html http://www.esprit-yoga.com/view/yoga_classes/item/246 <p><span style="color: #808080;">** No class Tuesday 12th October</span></p> <p><span style="color: #808080;">Tuesday's Open Level class is suitable for everyone except complete beginners (Introductory Courses for beginners are available separately).</span></p> <p><span style="color: #808080;">A complete yoga practice with Vinyasa flow*&nbsp;finishing with meditation.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #808080;">*The word Vinyasa means &ldquo;breath-synchronised movement.&rdquo; In other words, you will be instructed to move from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. This technique is sometimes also called Vinyasa Flow, or just Flow because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #808080;">You may also be interested in visiting my blog: <a href="http://www.esprityoga.blogspot.com"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>www.esprityoga.blogspot.com</strong></span></a></span></p> <p><span style="color: #808080;"><strong><span style="color: #660066;">Meditation</span></strong> - the following video is a brilliant introduction to meditation.&nbsp; It features the voice of a wonderful yoga teacher, Bridget Kramer Woods, who&nbsp;Claire had the pleasure of attending classes with many years ago.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #808080;"> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="425" height="350" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"> <param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Tu-qZugHXfc" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Tu-qZugHXfc"></embed> </object> </span></p> text/html http://www.esprit-yoga.com/view/yoga_classes/item/366 <p><span style="color: #3366ff;">Please see below for link regarding attending daytime classes as part of your ante-natal care.</span></p> <p>Yogabumps classes are suitable for all stages of pregnancy from 14 weeks up to full-term.&nbsp; The sessions have a very relaxed, open format enabling you to...</p> <ul> <li>Alleviate many of the discomforts associated with pregnancy</li> <li>Learn how yoga postures can be adapted for labour &amp; birth</li> <li>Use the breath to help ease stress &amp; anxiety to promote relaxation</li> <li>Help with emotional concerns of pregnancy, labour &amp; birth</li> <li>Create a positive attitude to labour</li> <li>Learn to trust your body</li> <li>Meet &amp; create social opportunities with other pregnant women</li> </ul> <p><strong>Privates:</strong> If you are interested in having a 1-2-1 session, please contact me.</p> <p><strong>Blog</strong>: Visit my&nbsp;pregnancy blog <a href="http://www.yogabumps.blogspot.com"><span style="font-size: medium;">www.yogabumps.blogspot.com</span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.femmefitnesswatford.co.uk/"><img src="admin/cms/tiny_mce/plugins/imagemanager/files/other_img/femmefitness.jpg" border="0" alt="femme fitness" width="197" height="95" /></a></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff; font-size: small;">Click the logo for more details of classes and services available at Femme Fitness</span></p> <p><span style="color: #3366ff;">You are legally entitled to attend this class during work-time as part of your ante-natal care.&nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?itemId=1080903029&amp;type=RESOURCES">Please click here</a></span></strong> for further details of your rights.</span></p> text/html http://www.esprit-yoga.com/view/yoga_classes/item/368 <p>A drop-in pregnancy class for those of you who are 35+ weeks pregnant and wish to maintain your yoga practice before the imminent birth of your baby!</p> <p>This is a fantastic option for those of you who are now on maternity leave and have the day to yourself.</p> <p>Sorry!&nbsp; I am unable to offer drop-in to anyone who is not 35 weeks and over.</p> <p><a href="http://www.femmefitnesswatford.co.uk/"><img src="admin/cms/tiny_mce/plugins/imagemanager/files/other_img/femmefitness.jpg" border="0" alt="femme fitness" width="197" height="95" /></a></p> <p><span style="font-size: small; color: #ff00ff;">Click on the above logo for more information on classes / services available at Femme Fitness</span></p> text/html http://www.esprit-yoga.com/view/yoga_classes/item/367 <p>Come and enjoy an hour's yoga practice where you will find a fun and exciting way to let go of the week and feel good about yourself.</p> <p>Each week will offer something very different - a slow, meditative class one week, a more challenging flow yoga the next.&nbsp;</p> <p>Always different, always fun!</p> <p>Suitable for beginners too.</p> <p><a href="http://www.femmefitnesswatford.co.uk/"><img src="admin/cms/tiny_mce/plugins/imagemanager/files/other_img/femmefitness.jpg" border="0" alt="femme fitness" width="197" height="95" /></a></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff; font-size: small;">Click logo for more information on classes / services available at Femme Fitness</span></p> text/html http://www.esprit-yoga.com/view/yoga_classes/item/194 <p><span style="color: #3366ff;">** Please note: No class Friday 24th September</span></p> <p>Yoga for babies with their mums, dads or even grandparents!</p> <p>*Have fun with your babies! <br />*Encourage their development <br />*Increase the bond of love with your baby <br />*Teach baby how to relax and develop coping strategies <br />*Supportive environment <br />*Relaxation <br />*Meet other babies with their parents</p> <p>The class format is very flexible to fit round the needs of the babies!&nbsp; Just bring whatever you need for baby whilst out and about, and a small blanket to place baby on.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Video</span></strong></p> <p>Below is a short video of mums taking their babies through a sequence which helps with shoulder rotation and working the arms.&nbsp; This acts as a 'primer' for the action baby will need once they are ready to start crawling.&nbsp; All our babies love 'Wind the bobbin up' and it is a firm favourite in class.</p> <p>&nbsp; <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="425" height="350" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"> <param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WU2McsbQfVM" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WU2McsbQfVM"></embed> </object> </p>