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Course Overview

Course Overview
This course will help you develop your balance, strength and posture. We will improve breathing technique, spine health and mobility through a range of yoga poses using a chair to support. We will learn ways to balance the mind, body and spirit. We will also include the health benefits of yoga such as reducing stress, anxiety and tension. We learn how to practise yoga safely. You will be guided through some simple meditation practices. You will be taught how to improve your balance. You will be supported to learn some postures and short series that you can practice safely at home.

Objectives

Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 1
Learn how to safely practise basic yoga postures with guidance through a variety of different positions on a chair.
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 2
Discover how yoga will enhance your physical and mental health in everyday life.
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Objective 3
Objective 3
Improve body and breathing awareness, relaxation, mindfulness mobility.
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Objective 4
Objective 4
Practice yoga with other people in a supportive environment.
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Objective 5
Objective 5
Increase confidence in your favourite chair yoga postures, so that you can safely practice at home.
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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
This course may not be suitable for those with certain medical conditions so please check with your health professional if unsure. In some circumstances your tutor may require you to provide evidence that you are fit to take part in the class or suggest an alternative, more appropriate option.

This course is not suitable if pregnant and completely new to yoga. Pregnant ladies should only join after week 16, after a medical check and first scan.
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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. You may work with bare feet or socks.
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What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
Other yoga courses or fitness and health related courses
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
There is no formal examination or assessment, but you will be asked to monitor your own progress. For example, this includes you monitoring your own health and fitness via a simple questionnaire
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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
You will receive on-going feedback from your tutor .Students are also encouraged to monitor their own progress through use of an Individual Learning Plan. You will also gain more from the course if you commit time to it outside the classroom. Students will be expected to do a little background reading.
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Other Info

Other Info
In general, we will not allow late enrolment to any course after the first two weeks. Learners are expected to arrive on time and attend every class. Children are not allowed in our health & fitness courses unless they are specifically family learning classes. Please do not ask your tutor to give your child access as they do not have the authority to do this. Health and Safety requirements demand that all learners participating in health classes must be present for instructions on safe working practices. Therefore, latecomers who miss the first part of the session will be refused entry. If you are pregnant, please seek advice from a health professional before enrolling on this course.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.

Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online
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C9605
Heather King
06/06/2023
04/07/2023
1.00 hrs per wk
5 weeks
£21.00 (tuition)
Tuition Fee
£6.00 (concessionary)
Conc Fee
£48.00 (overseas)
Overseas Fee
16