Hatha yoga

Timetable, cost and enrolling

Hatha Yoga is the original form of yoga that all other styles have grown from. 

This course is suitable for all levels of fitness and is a perfect starting point for beginners.

It will strengthen your muscular-skeletal system, help with deep relaxation and boost flexibility in the body and the mind.

Once you've completed this course, you'll be encouraged to continue your practice on one of our other courses. 

Or you can progress to a course with another provider. 

What you’ll learn

Foundational postures

Discover and master the essential Hatha Yoga poses, focusing on alignment and technique to build a strong practice.

Breath awareness

Learn the importance of pranayama (breath control) and how to integrate breath with movement to enhance your overall well-being and mindfulness.

Mind-body connection

Through mindful movement and meditation, you can develop a deeper awareness of the connection between your body and mind, fostering relaxation and reducing stress.

Flexibility and strength

Experience gradual improvements in your physical flexibility and strength as you progress through various asanas, helping you feel more at ease in your body, which will complement your overall physical functionality.

Personal practice

Gain the tools and confidence to create a personalised yoga practice that suits your individual needs and goals, empowering you to continue your yoga journey beyond the course.

How it's taught

You'll practice on a mat or chair.

Each session will start with relaxation, a breathing exercise and a short warm up.

You'll start with foundational postures and gradually deepen your understanding and experience of each one.

You will gradually build strength, flexibility and confidence in your practice, one step at a time.

Each week, you will aim to relax more into each sequence of postures. You'll be encouraged to explore each pose more deeply.

Your instructor will demonstrate the postures. 

With your permission, they may physically adjust your alignment using gentle touch.

They'll monitor and assess the group practice throughout the session, to ensure exercises are carried out safely.

What you'll need

You'll need:

• your own yoga mat and/or block or you can use ours
• stretchy, comfortable clothing
• a light blanket/shawl to keep warm during relaxation
• a cushion if you find it difficult sitting cross-legged
• a bottle of water