Strong for Longer - Yoga

Course intent

Strong for Longer is a collection of strength and confidence-building courses adapted to you, whatever your stage in life. These unique courses provide you with an opportunity to regain and maintain the skills and knowledge to protect your health now and in the future. Strong for Longer courses are aimed at adults of all ages looking to increase their day-to-day movement and improve their muscle strength.

The course works at your level.

What will I learn?

You will learn: · A range of yoga postures in standing and seated positions. · Breathing exercises (pranayama) and relaxation techniques. · Hatha Yoga which involves moving into and holding postures. · How to use blocks and bolsters, to help you achieve better alignment.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

Strong for Longer courses are ideal if you: · Want to start or reintroduce Yoga into your week. · Want to exercise seated or holding onto a barre. · Feel confident with light to moderate physical activity. · Want to maintain or rehabilitate strength and movement.

Our expert tutors will adapt all movements to suit individual health & wellbeing needs.

What do I need to bring to the first class?

Before the first lesson: · Complete and return the health check (link included in enrolment email). · Wear comfortable clothing that will allow you to reach up and bend down. Add an extra warm layer or light blanket for use in relaxation. · Yoga is practised with bare feet. · Bring a bottle of drinking water. The centre has fountains to refill. · You will use a yoga mat. Please bring your own or borrow one of ours. · You may use blocks. Please bring your own or borrow ours.

What can I do when I finish the course?

When you finish your course, you can either enrol on another Strong for Longer course to maintain good physical health, or use the course as a stepping stone to our more challenging courses when you feel stronger and more confident.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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