In Person Classes 

Yoga for Busy People

Mat Yoga class

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1 hour Yoga for Busy People works to destress, improve core stability and strength. Classes aim to reduce stress through mindful connection with body and breath. They train everyday movements by gently supporting participants in strengthening their muscles and training body awareness and balance. 

Tuesdays 18:15 - 19.15

Friends Meeting House, 55 Leicester Road, New Barnet,  EN5 5EL 

Prices:

Drop in rate: £15 (Advance booking is essential, No recording for this option) 

Semester subscription: £75 

£15 per class for half term starting 13 January - 10 February (Includes access to recordings of sessions on ThriveCart).

Classes include:

-    Grounding and breath exercises

-    Yoga asanas seated and standing

-    Somatic exercises to improve coordination and strength

-    Resistance work with resistance bands

-    Fascia exercises

-    Final relaxation with guided visualisation

Who is it for?

-    Anyone wishing to improve their core strength and balance

-    People wishing to reduce stress

Is this therapy / physiotherapy?

No, this is a mat yoga class that aims to strengthen and work on improving everyday movement patterns. If you have a recent complaint or injury, please seek support through medical channels. 

What do I need:

-    Nonslip yoga mat 

-    Comfortable clothing in which you can move

-   be bare foot or with non-slip socks

-    Bottle of water

-    Layer of warm clothing or blanket for final relaxation 

Your teacher:

Dr Astrid Bernkopf has been a professional ballet and taught ballet and theory at university. She has completed her 200hrs yoga teacher training in 2020 and has since taught a variety of populations. Astrid is also qualified Meditation teacher, completed training for fascia flossing, accessible chair yoga and accessible yoga. Astrid believes that yoga can support our wellbeing and works to adapt practice to support the individual person.