General Hatha Classes

Monday morning drop-in class: 9.40-11.10am

I currently teach a mixed ability adult Hatha Yoga class at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre on Mondays 9.40-11.10am. Ken Marriott is located on Bruce Williams Way, near Rugby School and the town centre in Rugby. Classes are drop in. No need to pre-book. Cost is £4.50 for non-members and is free to Ken Marriott members. Please bring a sticky mat and blanket with you if possible. There is limited space in the on site creche available. Please contact the Ken Marriott Reception on 01788 535 851 to book up to 2 weeks in advance for the creche (for under 5's). This class is term time only. No class on bank holidays. This class started in September 2009 and is currently taught at an advanced beginner level (Hatha II), but with beginner options.

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I also offer 6-10 week beginner's Hatha Yoga courses. This is the way I learned Hatha Yoga over 20 years ago. It is a very gentle, systematic method which introduces diaphragmatic breathing, beginner asanas (postures) and guided relaxation and gradually builds on what you have learned the previous week. It is ideal for people who have never done yoga before and/or for those with particular health concerns.

Thursday night class update: Hatha I six week beginner course starts 13th January.

Hatha Level I course: 13th, 20th, 27th January & 3rd, 10th, 17th February 2011 - Course is full; apologies no casual drop ins.

Venue: St. George's Church Hall, Hillmorton

Time: 7.30 (prompt start) - 9.00pm, arrive from 7.15pm

Cost: £36 if pre-paid by 13th December; £45 thereafter. If you have an Inner Peace 10 class card you are entitlted to £6 off this course in lieu of your free class. Please enquire if you are: unwaged, a full time student or in receipt of benefits for a low income (the latter two with proof please) as I have a limited number of concessionary places available at £21 for the course.

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Hatha Level 1 - part two, a six week course: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, March & 7th April 2011

Venue: St. George's Church Hall, Hillmorton

Time: 7.30 (prompt start) - 9.00pm

Cost: £36 if pre-paid by 3rd Feburary; £45 thereafter. Please enquire if you are: unwaged, a full time student or in receipt of benefits for a low income (the latter two with proof please) as I have a limited number of concessionary places available at £21 for the course. Places offered on a first come first served basis.

(Course participants must be able to attend at least 5 out of 6 sessions, but preferably all as we will be building, quite methodically on what we have learned the week before) If you would like more details on course content or would like a booking form to register, please contact me via mobile 0794 127 9343, email: [email protected] or via the contact page of this website. Om shanti, Leigh

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Please bring: a non-slip yoga mat, blanket and bottle of water if you wish with you. I provide yoga blocks and straps. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. Remember yoga should be done on an empty stomach. Allow 3-4 hours after your last full meal or 2 hours after a light meal before you do your yoga practice. There is underfloor heating in the Hillmorton venue, but I am unable to adjust it. I recommend wearing a few layers so that you can make yourself comfortable! Feel free to contact me with any queries. Thank you, Leigh

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Pregnancy Hatha Classes

In December 2010 I completed Birthlight's Perinatal Yoga Diploma I. I will be delving deeply into the coursework over the next 4-6 months and aim to complete the second diploma in June 2011. Whilst I am a Birthlight Trainee I will be charging reduced rates. As part of my course work, I will be planning and teaching pregnancy yoga in small groups and also offering a limited number of one-to-one sessions. Please do contact me to register your interest as places will be limited.

The Birthlight Trust is an educational charity, set up in Cambridge, that over the last 15 years has developed simple practices inspired by Yoga and the parenting style of Amazonian forest people to reach an increasing number of parents, midwives, teachers and carers. The application of adapted exercises and relaxation also in the water, has proved most beneficial to pregnancy, birth and the first crucial years of child development.

Our charter is contained in the word Birthlight, birthing lightly using the breath and the awareness of breathing without due strain, and also to the light, the spiritual dimension of birth, which is often forgotten.

Developing Birthlight with parents and carers of many countries and backgrounds has meant encouraging creative parenting. Our aim is to build a sound, positive foundation for life in ways that suit and nourish your family, however it is defined.

The range of classes available are designed to take you from conception to your child’s third year; Birthlight continually strives to use the latest research findings in the development of additional classes that build on your expertise.

All Birthlight certified teachers have undergone rigorous training, which is continually updated. All of them adhere to a stringent code of practice. Birthlight courses are either accredited or professionally recognised.

Pregnancy Yoga (Prenatal Yoga 14 weeks to birth)

Birthlight has been one of the pioneers of pregnancy yoga classes in the UK, Carefully adapted classic yoga postures and breathing exercises promote fitness during pregnancy, both physically and emotionally. Simple yoga for pregnancy, providing exercises that you can practice at home during your pregnancy. This course I am taking is designed for the training of yoga teachers who hold a recognised teaching yoga qualification. It is particularly recommended to teachers who are motivated to develop a specialisation in yoga with pregnant women and new mothers.

After Birth

Once you have your baby in your arms, Birthlight postnatal classes are there to help you and your family make the most of this experience. All classes are based on cutting edge research and infant
development.

Postnatal Yoga (From birth to 6 months)

A gentle progression of yoga poses for toning your body and renewing your strength.

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