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Essential Well-Being for you at Bath Iyengar Yoga Centre A holistic approach is the philosophy of the bath iyengar yoga centre
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ath Iyengar Yoga Centre has been teaching yoga for essential well-being since 2000. The centre offers yoga asana (posture) and pranayama (yogic breathing) classes, yoga therapy, workshops and retreats. They also offer free philosophy and chanting sessions. It’s a friendly and diverse community of people who love yoga.
rigorous assessment. Richard and Kirsten, who created the centre and still teach many of the classes, are Senior Level 3 teachers and have sixty years’ teaching experience between them. Many teachers and practitioners from all over the UK and beyond, even teachers of other schools of yoga, come to study with them. They are also regularly invited to teach all over the UK and internationally.
Balance mind, body & emotions
As Richard, one of the directors, says: “Iyengar Yoga is about being fine not just feeling fine. People often misunderstand and think yoga is merely physical - but if it’s just physical it isn’t actually yoga. Iyengar Yoga works on the whole person at all levels, so yes, it will improve fitness, flexibility, stability, but it will also work on balancing mind and emotions, improving breathing and reducing stress levels - your holistic development."
Learn with Experienced Teachers
At Bath Iyengar Yoga Centre all teachers are experienced yoga practitioners who have also completed years of teacher training and
Richard Agar Ward, director of Bath Iyengar Yoga Centre
Take the First Step
The best place to start is a foundation course. This is a short series of sessions in a small group (maximum eight) designed to give you a firm basis. Completing the course gives you three months’ free membership of the centre. If you already have some yoga experience then you can start at a higher level - contact the centre for advice. Early booking is advised as classes get booked up; the next foundation courses are: Monday mornings 11.45 am–1.00 pm 11 September – 9 October Monday evenings 6.15pm–7.45 pm 18 September – 9 October.
Bath Iyengar Yoga Centre, 14 Charlotte Street, Bath BA1 2JP 01225 319699 www.bath-iyengar-yoga.com office@bath-iyengar-yoga.com
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