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Justine is a qualified member of the British Wheel of Yoga, the governing body as recognised by Sport England

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Guidelines for New Yoga Students

What to Expect
Justine's personal teaching style is based on the principals of the British Wheel of Yoga, the governing body for yoga in the UK of which she is a member. She is also influenced by the Iyengar approach due to her practice with that school and the flowing sequences of Ashtanga.

Her aim is to strike a balance between informed alignment for safety and joint longevity combined with dynamic breath-synchronised sequences for health and fitness. Various choices are given during asanas (physical postures) and each individual is invited to choose their appropriate level responsibly.

Beginners classes concentrate on developing 'ahimsa' or a 'non-harming' attitude towards your body and mind through proper alignment and breath awareness during asanas.

Improvers classes extend on this knowledge and include asanas (physical stretches and postures), pranayama
(yogic breathing exercises), dhyrana (concentration techniques for mental agility), relaxation and some basic meditation.

Health Issues, Injuries, Ailments etc.
Please complete the booking and registration form detailing any health conditions you may have but also inform your teacher before each class if you have any temporary ailments/conditions such as congestion/headache, menstruation, infections etc. Be honest on your registration form! Detail any medication you may be taking. If you suspect you may be pregnant be aware that most yoga teachers (unless specifically trained to do so) are advised not to teach during the first and third trimesters. Yoga is a non-competitive form of exercise which includes personal, social and moral guidelines for living a healthy, happy life. These are offered on the understanding that each individual takes full responsibility for their own welfare by amending or opting out of postures/exercises/guidelines if inappropriate. By attending class you comfirm that you have read these guidelines and have consulted and if necessary, gained the approval of your medical professional.

Arrivals and Departures
Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the class start time or 10 minutes if you haven't already completed a registration form. Feel free to chat with friends in the corridor outside the classroom and be aware that there may be another class waiting to enter the room after you.

Clothing
Please wear loose comfortable clothing suitable for exercise. Avoid tight elastic around the waist. As the body can cool down during relaxation, you may wish to bring socks and a warm top to put on. We practice with bare feet.

Eating
It is recommended that you allow at least 2 hours after a heavy meal and 1 hour after a light snack before practicing yoga.

Equipment
Compulsory equipment:
  • a yoga mat (please consider buying an eco-friendly mat)
Optional equipment:
  • A large bolster cushion (useful during relaxation for those with back issues)
  • A lavender eye bag (for use during relaxation)
  • A blanket or large towel (for extra cushioning whilst kneeling and to keep warm during relaxation)
  • A yoga belt (or old tie)
Payment
Payment for the 12 week Beginner's Yoga course is taken in the form of a £10 deposit at time of booking with the remaining balance of £44 due at the beginning of the first class. Improvers classes are booked in 5-7 week blocks depending upon term times. All block payments cover the specified dates and no refunds are given should you miss a class. A full refund will be given should the teacher need to cancel a class.