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Adult Classes at Gadebridge & Breakspeare School cost £5.50 per class: Drop in, Pay on the Day.
Cost of classes at Sportspace depends on whether you have membership or a sports pass as certain Gym memberships entitle you to free classes. Please enquire on the numbers given or contact us for more information as you may need to book these.
Clothing & Equipment
Clothing needs to be loose & comfortable, such as leggings, track suit bottom, T shirts & sweatshirt - basically nothing tight & restricting, such as waistbands. Layers are useful for adding & subtracting according to what we are doing. Most sport shops do activity wear with material that conducts sweat away from the body, so do Marks & Spencer's. Cotton is good, & most yoga sites do a range of clothing for yoga. Remember wear whatever makes you happy & comfortable.
It is best to have a proper (sticky) mat to work on as they provide a safe non-slip surface. Blocks are very useful & so are belts (an old tie suffices). A small towel can be use full for padding & something warm (light blanket) to cover with during periods of relaxation . You will soon discover what works for you. Yoga mats vary in price from £4.99 - £20, the cheaper of two I found in Wilkinson, keep a lookout in your local supermarket, there are also some box kits (mat, blocks,belt & video) that are a good price & you can order a mat from many of the yoga sites on line.
However! YOU DON'T NEED TO BUY ANY OF THESE THINGS UNTIL YOU ARE SURE YOGA IS RIGHT FOR YOU!
I always bring spare mats, blocks & belts to all of my classes & you are more than welcome to use them - entirely free of charge of course!
& remember,
Yoga is totally non-competitive! Do not set goals by competing with yourself!
Work with your body & mind as they are at that moment in time, we all have good & bad days.
Work safely & be comfortable.
Precautions
Some 'precautions' for yoga practice include:
- Being aware of any injuries,effects of surgery,and generally not making anything worse!
- High blood pressure-the head must not move lower than the heart,
- Low blood pressure-care when changing level i.e. from floor to standing,
- Joints-never over extend especially necks & knees, work to your limits,
- Inform your yoga teacher of any physical problems before you start the session,
- Be comfortable, allow your body to digest a meal before your practice (3 hours after a meal, 90 minutes after a snack),
It's your yoga, be happy & make the session a pleasure & not a task (if doesn't feel right don't do it).
