Hatha Yoga
Tuesday Mornings,
9.00 am - 10.15 am
Pure Yoga Home Studio
$25 Casual Class option.
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​Enquiries: info@pureyoga.nz​
Foundations of Hatha yoga for beginners
This course is particularly good for Beginners to yoga, those returning to the mat after a break or looking to explore something new.
The course design covers the foundations of Hatha zooming in on asana alignment and breath integration. Exploring the different categories of poses to experience their particular benefits and effects. Working with your breath to uncover & dismantle any unhealthy patterns and embed new, health promoting ones.
Finding inner stillness and connection to soothe the mind & elevate your mood.
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All the elements of a complete holistic class are weaved together using the time-less Hatha system.
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Discover how asanas can be used as awareness tools - helping to expand your understanding of yourself.
Experience the intimate connection between body and mind and how the breath acts as a bridge between them.
Yoga Nidra - Guided Deep Relaxation & Meditation practice
Concentration - an essential skill to clarity and peace of mind.
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Build Confidence, Connect with others & give your body and mind just what it needs.
You will find these classes structured, progressive, inspiring & energising, with the positive effects rippling out into your life.
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course outline
Week One
Holistic foundations; alignment in asana & linking with the breath, basic breathing techniques & lengthening the breath. Deep relaxation & stillness.
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Week Two
Holistic foundations: Pawanmuktasana series - for healthy joints & myofascial tension release.
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Week Three
Digestive health series and expanding breath capacity
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Week Four
Shifting blocked energy series and alternate nostril breathing + relaxation & concentration practices.
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Week Five
Standing series & spinal health, alternate nostril breathing + relaxation & concentration practices.
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Week six
Standing series for strength, mobility & toning. Breathing practices & meditation
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Week seven
Backward & Forward bending series for strengthening & releasing blockages. Cleansing breath techniques & seated meditation. ​
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This course will continue through-out the year except during November.​
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Includes resources shared through the group platform & links to guided audio files for continuing the practices at home.
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Aum shanti Pragyadhara


asana
Asana to release tension & stress
Improve posture & movement awareness
Breathe with more awareness & self regulate through the breath

Meditation
Learn accessible forms of meditation in a friendly group atmoshpere
