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Beginner’s Yoga - Where to Start
You’re never too old, too stiff, too heavy or too weak to begin Yoga; everyone has to start somewhere. It’s perfectly natural to want to begin on your own, or to join fellow beginners.
Yoga can be a transformative practice, offering benefits that extend far beyond physical fitness. It can help manage stress, improve flexibility, increase strength, reduce menopausal symptoms and support overall wellbeing. However, finding the right approach to begin your practice can be challenging, especially if you’re dealing with specific concerns like menopause, stiffness or injury recovery.
See below to find the right Yoga practice for you…
Private Tuition
Private tuition offers a tailored approach to Yoga, allowing for a personalised practice that meets you exactly where you are. Here are some reasons why private tuition might be the right choice for you:
Personalised Attention: With private lessons, I can focus on your needs and tailor the practice to suit your current state, whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, menopause or dealing with physical limitations.
Flexibility and Adaptability: If you struggle with getting up and down from the ground or cannot kneel, I can adapt poses and sequences to accommodate your abilities, ensuring you practice safely and effectively.
Focused Learning: For those who prefer this approach, private tuition can provide a more in-depth learning experience.
Pace Yourself: Take as long as you need to empower you to develop a sense of agency that can be applied in a class or as you continue working privately.
“Finding Anneliese and Birchwood Yoga has been such a positive experience for me. Since I was new to yoga Anneliese suggested private lessons which gave me a good understanding of her teaching style and she immediately put me at ease. Not only have I become stronger in both mind and body, I have adopted mindfulness and being in the present moment into my business.”
Beginner’s Yoga and Mindfulness Course
This comprehensive course for beginners spans 16 weeks. While this may seem lengthy, let me explain:
The first 8 weeks focus on basic poses and breathing techniques encouraging you to improve.
The following 8 weeks delve into the 7 Attitudinal Foundations of Mindfulness and teach you how to meditate, empowering you to develop self awareness.
By singing up for my newsletter, you’ll also receive a free copy of the accompanying How to Meditate manual. Throughout the course you will encounter ample repetition, ensuring you feel confident enough to participate in a regular class by the end.
The course can be arranged upon request in a small group of 5 costing £120 for each 8 week block or privately costing £400 per block. Payment plans are available.
Terms and Conditions: Students can make up missed lessons privately with Anneliese at the reduced rate of £30. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
Recommendation: De-Stress Your Midlife Course
If you’re looking for a course specifically designed to address midlife challenges, my De-Stress Your Midlife course might be an excellent fit for you. This course is suitable for beginners and focuses on techniques to help manage stress and improve overall wellbeing during midlife transitions. The course delves deeper into techniques that progress you further and faster, enabling you to confidently join a regular class upon completion.
“Absolutely wonderful; life enhancing in so many respects. I have learnt how to breathe with less effort and I use the techniques that I have learnt to bring much peace and calm to both my working day and home life. I cannot recommend or endorse Anneliese highly enough”