Yoga focused on correct alignment, which improves posture, builds strength, flexibility and improves general fitness and well-being.
Classes are held every Monday at Alfred Sutton School from 8pm to 9.30pm. Price: £7.50 per class or £40 for six classes within eight weeks (in case you are unable to attend 6 consecutive classes).
What to Expect
Classes start with a short relaxation, followed by pranayama (breathing exercises). These are followed by either other flowing sequences, or work on a particular aspect of the practice, e.g. backbends, balance, twists, focus on breathing etc.
The class ends with at least 10 minutes of relaxation, a really important restorative and calming time for the body to absorb all the benefits of the session.
Please remember that the classes are 100% NON COMPETITIVE. Students needn’t be concerned with what other participants can or cannot do as everybody is different. A posture that is easy one day may not be as easy the next. You will not need to do anything that feels wrong for you nor hold a pose longer than feels comfortable. Students should listen to their own body first and the teacher’s voice second!
What to Bring to Classes
You need a yoga mat and some comfortable clothing, e.g. tracksuit bottoms/shorts/leggings and a t-shirt. You may want to bring a bottle of water, a blanket or some extra clothing for the relaxation stage. A belt and block may be useful for some poses. For the pregnancy classes a cushion is also useful.
Kate normally brings a few spare mats and belts so don’t worry too much if you forget to bring your own.
Before coming to a class, try to allow at least two hours after a full meal or an hour after a light meal/snack. This will make the exercises easier and more comfortable.
Directions
Alfred Sutton School, 148 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1JR. Plenty of parking. School entrance and car park are in between the two sets of traffic lights, opposite the row of shops. From the car park go into playground, turn right, pass the building on your right, follow yellow markings on the ground and we meet in the juniors hall on the left, up steps to double doors. Please follow this link to view the location in Google Maps.