Yoga: Relax and Focus Sessions with Helen Barnett

Helen leads you in an hour-long yoga session to help you relax and move during your work day, returning to work with an increased focus.

What is Yoga?

Yoga is union; the word is from the Sanskrit language, meaning to 'yoke' or unite.

Evolving through a rich philosophical history, modern day practice of Yoga often translates as movement and breathing practices carried out with conscious awareness.

The purpose of this is to create a sense of the unity between body and mind, removing obstacles between us and our innate calm and stillness, and allowing us to realise our true inner potential.

What will this session involve?

The session will embrace traditional aspects of Hatha Yoga practice including physical postures (Asana), breathing practices (Pranayama), cleansing techniques (Kriyas), and chanting (mantra), woven together with lightness and humour.

All are welcome, including those with no previous experience. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing you can easily move in.

​How can Yoga help?

When practised with comfort, ease, and awareness, Yoga has the potential to benefit health through relaxation of the mind, an increase in flexibility of the physical body and mental attitude, improved muscle tone and posture, and the relief of aches and pains, to name but a few.

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Please note, you will need to answer a couple of risk-assessment questions when booking this session to ensure it is safe for you to participate.