Yoga Course - Beyond your yoga class

With Clara Lemon
​In-person at the YogaSpace studio in a small group setting. 
​Dates: tbc, get in touch to register interest

If you've been attending group yoga classes (either in-person or on-screen) and have curiosity to go further, then this course will provide an inspiring overview of the rich body of yoga practices and philosophy which can elevate and develop your practice ongoing. 
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Course overview
~ 2 days of in-person teaching 
~ Exploration of key yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditational practices and philosophical underpinnings
~ Study manual with fill-in worksheets
- Guided group discussions, questions and observations of practice
- A blend of practice sessions, practice and philosophy discussions, detailed reviews of primary postures and breathwork techniques and plenty of breaks for cups of tea
- A lovely opportunity to discuss your own practice in the context of a bigger picture. 
~ Home yoga practice suggestions and optional home study in between the two workshops to further your experience and understanding of what we cover on the course.

Small group to enable great discussions and social distancing in our beautiful, bright, airy studio. 
Get in touch to book >

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Summary

Enjoy an opportunity to delve deeper and establish a firmer foundation of yoga skills and understanding.  Explore practice techniques within the broader framework of yoga and discuss the methods and philosophy underpinning it. Look behind your practice for inspiration and greater understanding. A traditional approach to yoga applicable to any style of practice. 

This will be a small group setting which will include the practice of accessible movements, key postures in depth, breath and meditation techniques, sequencing of practice, discussion of purpose and the methods of yoga, and yoga philosophy and developmental context.
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Taking it further

I still remember my first foundation course back in 2005 with Paul Harvey and it was a moment that I have never looked back from. I had always enjoyed yoga classes and was a regular practitioner, but didn't really understand why I did certain things or how it worked or what was different about what I was doing compared to other exercise.  I had a regular class practice but the teacher didn't have time to address my interest or help me with my practice as an individual. I was curious but didn't really know how to frame my curiosity - all I knew was that yoga helped me in my life to feel stronger, more vital, less stressed and more able to cope. Hopefully this course will open the doors to a deeper understanding and begin to address questions and any practice difficulties to help develop our practice. The course is based on my two-day in person course which was developed in collaboration with Paul Harvey.

This course is for interested yoga practitioners from any style of practice who want to explore and understand yoga more fully. It is suitable for all abilities except complete beginners and will be accessible to everyone who is interested. Also suitable for yoga teachers who want to understand more about the Krishnamacharya - Desikachar viniyoga approach to yoga. Krishnamacharya was the forefather of modern yoga and his teachings underpin the Ashtanga Vinyasa, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, Hatha etc. styles of yoga practice so these underpinnings are broadly applicable. Also great for those wanting to take a foundation course before embarking on teacher training. Levels 1 and 2 are the equivalent of the 60-hour British Wheel of Yoga, the Association of Yoga Studies, and the Yoga Alliance Foundation Courses and all are a great way to deepen your understanding or prepare you for yoga teacher training. .  

Experience of a group class or home yoga practice will help you to gain the most from this course. It includes a course handbook and guidance for home study and home practice.
​Feel free to get in touch to see if this will be right for you. 
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Practical information

Yoga Course Overview, 2-days (plus optional home study)
Advanced booking only - limited to a small group.
Time: 10:00 - 16:30pm
Location: Bristol YogaSpace

Please bring along lunch for yourself or there are a range of cafes along Gloucester Road to choose from. 
There is parking available either onsite for bikes and cars, or easy parking on single yellow lines on Gloucester Road. 
Please bring along your own mat and blocks / blankets that you use in practice. And feel free to bring along anything that will make your time at the studio more comfortable and pens also helpful for taking notes. 
​Small group with social distancing and full covid safety measures in place. 

​Please contact Clara to book your space or download the booking form here.

Feedback from previous foundation courses
"Course was brilliant and very thought provoking. I have learnt a lot which will help me in my practice and general well being / life..."

"It's really beneficial to go into depth."

"I finally understand what the breath is about - thank you"

"Such a refreshing approach to yoga practice and your teaching style is both thorough yet gentle."


Foundation course
The Foundation Course is a further course building on the introductory workshop. Find out more here >
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