Hatha Yoga Classes SRMHC Christchurch

Mata Yogananda Mahasaya Dharma

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Transformation Hatha Yoga

Weekly classes

This beautiful form of exercise nurtures the whole being whilst keeping us fit. Because Transformation Yoga encourages and works in harmony with each person’s natural energies, a greater degree of peace can be attained on all levels – spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically.

Attention is given to the breath, and by co-ordinating our physical movements with the breath and with mind concentration, we can begin to achieve our full potential.

As we become more in tune with ourselves we can then feel more at ease, be better able to deal with stressful situations, and have greater clarity when making decisions. Beauty of spirit, grace of movement and peace of mind then flow naturally.

Transformation Hatha Yoga is for all ages, conditions and abilities, and is taught with individual attention from experienced teachers. Please let us know if you have particular needs or difficulties.

Stage I ~ Suitable for all, including complete beginners
Thursday Evenings, 7:00 - 8:30
Stage II ~ for those wishing to take it further (we usually recommend at least one term of Stage I Yoga before applying for a Stage II course)
Monday Evenings, 7:00 - 8:30

Bookings are essential

Please see the Course Programme for term dates for the remainder of the year.

Antenatal and Postnatal Yoga

Many women find Transformation Yoga an extremely helpful exercise in pregnancy. Yoga, in addition to health benefits, helps to prepare the body for labour and birth in a gentle and unobtrusive manner.

By careful selection of antenatal exercises, the teacher is able to focus some work towards pelvic opening and maximising muscle and ligament flexibility, helping the birth process to be more natural and flowing. Increasing lung and chest capacity is also covered, allowing for greater comfort as the baby grows in the mother’s body. Great care is taken so that no-one over-reaches her physical ability, and general exercises for the overall health of the mother and baby are also taught.

Women from 16 weeks to full term are welcome to join antenatal Yoga – and women planning to become pregnant are encouraged to attend regular Yoga classes beforehand.

Post-natally, Transformation Yoga is also of great benefit to the pelvic floor, the skin and muscle tone, and all aspects of on-going health.

Ongoing classes are available. These classes book up, so early booking is advised . Please contact us for further details and times.

Yoga Day Retreat

These are for those wishing to nurture and refresh themselves and to concentrate more intensively during a day of Yoga and Relaxation. These mini-retreats are suitable for all, including complete beginners

These days are planned so that, between breaks and lunch, each session is varied and complete in itself; there will be relaxation and visualisation to help reach a greater depth of balance and self-awareness.

We will be working with body position and the breath, as well as using our mind as we focus attention on each part. This can help us to ‘listen’ more intuitively as we go with the natural flow of our energies, thereby finding more enjoyment in all areas of our life.

Enjoy a delicous vegetarian lunch and the peaceful centre gardens.