Improvers Class - running in Wroughton. Also see East Grafton Improvers Class.

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Entry Qualification What You Will Do Dates Cost What to Wear & Bring   How to Get There Interested in Joining?

This is an ongoing class for the recent beginner and certain new starters. Each class lasts for 1 ¹/₂ hours.  The class will start at 8:15 pm on Wednesdays in Wroughton during school terms - subject to sufficient numbers enrolled. It is held in the gym of the Ridgeway Leisure Centre.  It is a low to medium energy hatha yoga class with a classical yoga background for healthy joints, calm mind and spiritual connection.  Students may join the Intermediate Yoga Class after one or more terms, although they can continue in the Improvers class for perhaps a couple of years. If students cannot make their normal class one week, they can normally turn up at an alternative DonsYoga class.

Entry Qualification

For the recent beginner who has completed the Beginners Course, there is no extra qualification required apart from a genuine interest in yoga in its traditional form.

For new students only, you must:

• be physically quite fit
• not be too old (older than about 50)
• not be very stiff
• not be pregnant
• not have any significant health problems

If you do not qualify for enrolment as a new student, please consider registering your interest for the Beginners Course or the Restarters Course - these only run if sufficient people have registered! - you can register your interest on-line

What You Will Do

In the Improvers class, you will:

• Receive systematic structural flexibility exercises to extend & maintain the range of your joint movements
• Learn many basic intermediate yoga asanas (postures)
• Practice some yoga sequences like Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
• Learn & practice some basic pranayamas (based on using the breath)
• Practice relaxation techniques and experience guided visualisations
• Practice basic Health & Safety precautions
• Learn small elements of yoga philosophy occasionally
• Experience and practice occasionally other elements of yoga including concentration/ meditation, and the use of mantra.

You will:

• Open up the range of your joint movements for healthy joints
• Become familiar with many yoga postures and connect the breath with the posture so that you can practice at home
• Gain strength and stamina
• Gain a calm mind, sleep better and think more clearly and objectively
• Gradually lose fatigue, poor posture and odd aches and pains

Dates

Term From To Weeks Location Time Summer 17 Apr, 2002 29 May, 2002 7 Ridgeway Leisure Centre, Wroughton 8:15 to 9:45 pm   12 Jun, 2002 10 Jul, 2002 5 Ridgeway Leisure Centre, Wroughton 8:15 to 9:45 pm Autumn  4th Sep, 2002 23rd Oct, 2002 8 Ridgeway Leisure Centre, Wroughton 8:15 to 9:45 pm   6th Nov, 2002 18th Dec, 2002 7 Ridgeway Leisure Centre, Wroughton 8:15 to 9:45 pm

Please note - classes may be cancelled if there are insufficient numbers pre-booked by the end of the previous half term. Students will receive a full pro-rata refund if it is cancelled.

Cost

There are flexible payment options so you choose which suits you best.  There is a drop-in rate so you can pay as you go and save if you cannot make a class. The rate for the regular attender rewards the committed yogi.  There is a good additional discount if you pay early for the whole term (and this avoids fiddling about with change every week too) or for just each half term if you prefer, although the saving is slightly less.

Payment Dates

Term From Last Date for Early Payment Discount Autumn  4th Sep, 2002 14 Aug 2002   6th Nov, 2002 23rd Oct, 2002

Rates for Autumn Term, 2002 (Whole Term)

From To Weeks 4 Sep, 2002 23 Oct, 2002 8 6 Nov, 2002 18 Dec, 2002 7

Per Class You Pay You Save Drop-in Rate - place not guaranteed - subject to space at the class start time £7.50 £7.50 at each class you attend  - Regular Rate - place guaranteed up to the class start time £5.00 See appropriate half-term cost table. You should be able to get a discounted rate for the following half-term   Early payment for the whole term of 15 weeks - place guaranteed up to the class start time £4.40 £66.00 for the 15 classes of the term. £61.60 for new students after the FREE trial. 12% off the regular rate or £9.00 over the 15 week term 18% off or £13.40 over the 15 week term for new students with FREE trial!

Rates for Autumn Term, 2002 (1st Half Term)

From To Weeks 4 Sep, 2002 23 Oct, 2002 8

Per Class You Pay You Save Drop-in Rate - place not guaranteed - subject to space at the class start time £7.50 £7.50 at each class you attend No commitment - just pay for the classes you attend! Regular Rate - place guaranteed up to the class start time £5.00 £40.00 for the 8 class half term at the first class you attend in the half term. Pro-rata for new students after the FREE trial. 33% off the drop-in rate or £20.00 over the 8 week half term. MORE for new students with FREE trial! Early Payment for the 8 week half term - place guaranteed up to the class start time £4.50 £36.00 for the 8 classes in the half term. £31.50 for new students after the FREE trial. 10% off the regular rate or £4.00 over the 8 week half term. 21% off or £8.50 over the 8 week half-term for new students with FREE trial!

Rates for Autumn Term, 2002 (2nd Half Term)

From To Weeks 6 Nov, 2002 18 Dec, 2002 7

Per Class You Pay You Save Drop-in Rate - place not guaranteed - subject to space at the class start time £7.50 £7.50 at each class you attend No commitment - just pay for the classes you attend! Regular Rate - place guaranteed up to the class start time £5.00 £35.00 for the 7 class half term at the first class you attend in the half term. Pro-rata for new students after the FREE trial. 33% off the drop-in rate or £17.50 over the 7 week half term. MORE for new students with FREE trial! Early Payment for the 7 week half term - place guaranteed up to the class start time £4.50 £31.50 for the 7 classes in the half term. £27.00 for new students after the FREE trial. 10% off the regular rate or £3.50 over the 7 week half term. 23% off or £8.00 over the 7 week half-term for new students with FREE trial!

How to Get There

Ridgeway Leisure Centre, Wroughton

Inverary Road. Follow the signs to the Ridgeway School or the brown signs to the Leisure Centre. Parking available.

If you want to refer to a map to the Leisure Centre click here to go to the streetmap web site.

Interested in Joining?

Just go to the Enrolment Page for details of how to join.

What to Wear & Bring

Please look at the wear & bring section on Don’s Yoga Classes page.  You need to wear loose comfortable clothing, and preferably have a blanket to keep warm in relaxation. You must have a non-slip mat - these are available for sale or hire by the week (you need to let me know if you want to hire or buy - follow link for full details). Also check the advice on how to prepare yourself.

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