A yoga space for people who hated PE. Hosted by Jo Hutton a Senior Yoga Teacher living in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Expect yoga tutorials, meditations and reflections. I’m so glad you’re here.
Welcome to our Complete Beginner's Yoga Course!
How exciting that we’ll be going on this journey together. Today’s class is quite slow and is focused on getting us used to being on the mat and doing yoga.
Yoga isn’t about being competitive, or being ‘the best’, it’s about learning to listen to your body and finding peace with where you are. This might feel strange at first, especially as it goes against the hustle culture that we live in. So give yourself time, and maybe do this class more than once.
Go at the pace that works for you, feel free to leave bits out or modify the postures in any way. Everything I say is a suggestion, you are the expert in your own body.
The course is centred around the 5 Yamas in yoga, I briefly talk about each one in every class, but if you're curious and want to know more about Yoga philosophy - head to the Happy Yoga Podcast which explains all (link below).
If you do the class please leave a comment and I’ll comment back!
Class Breakdown
▸ Intro. (This one is quite long but it’s worth listening too, the rest of the course gets going straight away)
▸ Standing posture and breathing techniques in yoga.
▸ Twisting and centring postures.
▸ A fun balance.
▸ Relaxation techniques and self-care.
What You Need to Practice Yoga at Home
▸ Yoga Mat / floor with a non-slip surface
▸ Comfortable and flexible clothes that you can move around in
▸ Props such as blocks, straps, or cushions for support (optional)
▸ A calm and quiet(ish) area with enough room to stretch (doesn't need to be tidy!)
▸ A drink of water nearby
Listen to the Happy Yoga Podcast: https://www.happyyogacommunity.com/pages/happy-yoga-podcast
**Disclaimer: Before beginning any new yoga practice or exercise routine, Happy Yoga Newcastle strongly advises consulting with your healthcare provider to ensure the activities are appropriate for you. Participating in any exercise session, including yoga, carries the risk of physical injury. By choosing to engage in this yoga practice, you acknowledge and agree that you do so voluntarily, accept full responsibility for your participation, and assume all associated risks.**
Complete Beginners Course Class One