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Yoga for Longevity
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Delivered In-Person
2 hours 30 minutes
All levels
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Adapting our practice as we age
Bruton Community Hall
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 12.30 PM
Why do we try so hard to hold onto a physical practice from our younger years when we instinctively know we're pushing ourselves into a zone where, if not injury, then at least gradual depletion awaits? — This is not living in harmony with the self.
Release tension, improve mobility, and restore ease of movement through a blend of flowing movements and held postures
Suitable for a wide range of abilities, with options to adapt the practice to your individual needs
Leave feeling calmer, more relaxed, and with a deeper understanding of your body's patterns of tension and restriction
Harmony, or sattva as it is described in Ayurvedic terms, is the balance of activity and stillness, or yin and yang, if you like. The older we get, the more important this healthy balance becomes.
In this workshop, we will explore the active principle without pushing, without forcing, without hankering after our 20-year-old bodies.
We will utilise the gentle movement principles of qigong while exploring lines of fascia and connective tissue, particularly in relation to the Gallbladder and Triple Burner channels (Shao Yang), together with movements for the Liver and its role in storing the Blood.
Essentially, the workshop explores yin and yang principles in physiology, using movements and postures that help nourish the sinews, reduce their vulnerability to injury (such as tears), and promote the smooth flow of Blood.
The former is more closely associated with the yang aspect of physiology and may therefore be more relevant to men's bodies, whilst the latter relates more to the yin aspect. Conditions involving Blood are often more common in women.
However, these principles are relevant to us all.
Therefore, this workshop is for men and women alike.
If you have any queries before booking, contact Tim for an informal chat:
info@TimCumminsYoga.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring a yoga mat?
Yoga mats are not required for this course, as most of the movements and postures are stances that don't require sitting on the floor. That said, if you like to work on a mat for any reason, please bring one along.
Are props provided?
Props are not provided at the venue.
They are not essential for this workshop, but some people may like to bring something to place under their heels if they find squatting positions difficult, such as a towel or blanket that can be folded.
What should I wear?
Whatever you're comfortable in and can move freely in will suffice.
I'm worried I might hurt myself doing a yoga class, how can I make sure I practice safely?
Always take care to stay within your own personal realm of ability. NEVER push or try to force yourself into a posture as this is when you are most likely to hurt yourself. PLEASE TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN BODY. It really isn’t important if you can ‘get into the position’ or not, it’s HOW YOU PRACTICE that counts.
As a rough guide consider this: if you are struggling to breathe properly, you are not practising properly.
Can I eat before attending the class?
As with all yoga practice, refrain from eating for at least 1 ½ - 2 hours beforehand, Depending on your digestion, it might be helpful to leave even longer; listen to your body.
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