Yoga for Functional Movement

Service Description

Joint Chair and Mat Yoga class 1 hour Yoga for Functional Movement works to improve core stability and strength. Classes aim to train everyday movements by gently supporting participants in strengthening their muscles and training body awareness and balance. These classes can be done seated in a chair or on a yoga mat depending on the individual. Tuesdays 18:15 - 19.15 Friends Meeting House, 55 Leicester Road, New Barnet,  EN5 5EL  Prices: Drop in rate: £17 Semester subscription: £75  £15 per class for half term starting 3 November  - 19 December (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 exercise seated When shall I practise in a chair? If you cannot get up and down to the floor easily by yourself. The chair exercises will target the same or very similar muscle groups. Is this therapy / physiotherapy? No, this is a chair / 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 if practising on a mat - Comfortable clothing in which you can move - 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.