The Yogic Path

Classes

Spring Term 2012: 9 January - 30 March

Summer Term 2012: 30 April - 20 July 

Autumn Term 2012: 10 September - 30 November

Our classes are organised in 12-week terms or 4- or 6-week blocks. This is to provide a structured and stable learning environment.  However, you may join a class at any time throughout the term.  

Please email the teacher directly for the classes you wish to attend. Please also fill in the Spring Application Form and bring it with you to the class.

We teach a wide variety of postures, relaxation and breathing techniques, reinforcing key points and introducing subtle ones. You will be able to build a foundation of practice so that you can confidently make Yoga part of your life.

Please see our Fees page for prices and the How to Enrol page.

If you have a medical condition you are advised to attend the Therapy Yoga classes.

 

Introduction to Yoga

Harry Ades - Philippa Frisby - Liz Brown - Khaled Kendsi

For beginners – of any age – or students who would like to go back to basics.

We teach simple standing, sitting, inverted and relaxation poses and you learn to stretch and to de-stress. You will feel the beneficial effects on body and mind immediately. We advise you to repeat this set of classes.

Those with a medical condition should seek advice before attending.

Mondays 8.30-9.30pm This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  (Khaled Kendsi with Shyam Mehta)
Tuesdays 8.15-9.15pm  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   
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Yoga Step by Step

Mira Mehta - Sissi Gill

For students with some experience of Yoga.

We build on the foundation of the beginners’ classes, exploring more poses of different types, including twists and backbends, and their beneficial effects. We also introduce simple breath control techniques. We give guidance on what to practise at home.

Those with a medical condition should seek advice before attending.

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Wednesdays 7.30-9.00pm  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fridays 11.45-1.15pm  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Progressing in Yoga

Mira Mehta

For students who would like to delve more deeply into Yoga and have practised for at least three years.

We explore the how and why of practice in order to gain an integrated understanding and also tackle more difficult poses. You will learn general principles of practice, therapeutic methods and Breath Control (Pranayama).

Mondays 6.15-8.15pm  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Advanced Postures

Mira Mehta

For students who have practised Yoga for at least eight years.

You should be able to do Head Balance (Sirsasana) with variations, Lotus Pose (Padmasana) and Bridge Backbend (Urdhva Dhanurasana).

We teach techniques, sequencing and cautions regarding complex poses. You will be challenged to experience the harmony of mind-body movement. The advanced poses will lead you towards profundity in Yoga.

Fridays 1.30-3.00pm  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Yoga Breathwork 

Mira Mehta

Breathing - the fundamental process of life - is linked to moods, emotions, energy levels and concentration. Yoga breath work enhances mental functioning, relaxation and self-knowledge. This class teaches relaxation poses, breath control practices (pranayama) and visualisation techniques.

The class is for students with a regular posture (asana) practice. It is not suitable for beginners.

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Yoga and Life 

Mira Mehta

Yoga offers a perspective on the sufferings of life and aims to prevent future suffering. This class introduces the teachings of Yoga through readings from original works, exploring their relevance for life today. No prior knowledge of Yoga is necessary. Please visit this page for an Introduction to yoga Philosophy

Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Therapy Yoga

Mira Mehta

For people suffering from health problems, whether beginners or experienced students. 

Yoga is a uniquely effective method of alleviating health problems, whether minor, acute or chronic. It restores the natural movement of joints and muscles and boosts the natural healing energies of the body. Some examples of conditions that can be helped are backache, injuries, arthritis, asthma, IBS, gynaecological problems, fatigue, depression and hypertension.

In an initial consultation we give you a Yoga programme suited to your specific needs. You follow this in the classes under supervision. This programme is developed over time. - Medical History Form

Fridays 6.30-7.30pm  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Yoga for Children (starting in April 2012)

Philippa Frisby

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For children aged 7 to 12

The children learn a wide variety of poses, involving coordination, fast movements and sequences and memory games. In addition we introduce them to Yoga ethics through proverbs and stories.

Yoga helps children develop qualities such as diligence, patience, intelligence, energy and courage.

Community Yoga

Shyam Mehta

This is a general class suitable for all levels including beginners. It is taught by trainee teachers under the supervision of Shyam Mehta. 

Those with a medical condition should seek advice before attending.

Thursdays 8.00-9.00pm  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Shyam also supports Khaled Kendsi with his Introduction to Yoga class on Monday evenings.

 

Holiday Class

Liz Brown will be running a general Yoga class between the school's terms. To attend this class, students will need to have some experience of Yoga.  The dates will be updated as we are nearer to the term's breaks.  Please contact Liz directly for more details and to book into this class. The cost is £12 per class.

Those with a medical condition should seek advice before attending.

Wednesdays (in the school term breaks only) 7.30-9.00pm  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

How to Enrol

For classes and workshops please print and fill out the Application Form below. For Therapy Yoga please also fill out the Medical History Form.

Cheques for Mira Mehta’s classes should be made out to The Yogic Path.
Cheques for classes with other teachers should be made out to the teacher.

Please send the forms with payment to:

The Yogic Path, PO Box 20659, London NW6 1YT.

Visitors, please email the teacher directly ahead of the class you wish to attend.

SPRING APPLICATION FORM
For Classes and Workshops at The Yogic Path

MEDICAL HISTORY FORM
For Therapy Classes at The Yogic Path