Beginners Course
A step by step introduction to nourish your mind, body and soul, without feeling confused, uncomfortable or left behind!
Nervous about taking the first step?
I'm not surprised and you're not alone!
You're feeling stressed and anxious. You've been so busy looking after everyone else you've had no time to take care of yourself. And you've got the aches, pains, stiffness and exhaustion to prove it.
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You know that yoga could be just what you need to release all that tension built up in your mind and body, and get back to the 'real you'.
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But...
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everyone you've seen doing yoga is young, skinny, bendy and fit so how will you be able to get yourself into the same positions?
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I've got a secret to share with you:
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Yoga is NOT about what you can or can't do with your body.
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I know that's hard to believe when all you see are yoga teachers doing crazy acrobatics on clifftops, but there are so many hidden layers that never get mentioned in most yoga classes.
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I'm here to reveal these secrets and show you that yoga is about SO much more than the shapes we make.
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If you can breathe, you can do yoga with me.
Find out what yoga is REALLY all about!
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Commit to nourish your mind, body and soul
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Start at the very beginning to understand what yoga is all about and how it can help you​​
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Adapt yoga postures to suit you, with plenty of options for all ages, genders, sizes, levels of flexibility and movement challenges!
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Build flexibility and strength, to ease aches, pains and stiffness
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Let go of stress and anxiety, to uncover a calm and peaceful state of mind
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Join a friendly community of beginners who are all in the same boat, so we can laugh and learn together
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Receive personal support, guidance and encouragement in this small group
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Finish the course knowing you understand the basics of yoga, and can attend any class with confidence​​​
What will you learn?
In this six week face to face course I'll introduce you to accessible yoga, step by step.
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Week 1: What is yoga?​
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Week 2: Physical postures - Asana​
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Week 3: Breath - Pranayama​
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​Week 4: Focus and Balance - Drishti
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Week 5: Strength - Bandhas
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Week 6: Recap & bring it all together!​​
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Can't wait to get started?
What's holding you back?
I don't feel welcomed in yoga spaces - I don't fit in!
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This is an inclusive space where everyone is welcome, especially those who don't feel they fit in elsewhere! We warmly welcome and respect those who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse or have disabilities (visible and invisible). You are invited to be unapologetically yourself, your uniqueness will be celebrated here in our friendly community, and if there's anything I can do to support you just let me know!
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I'm worried about messing up in front of everyone and feeling like an idiot
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You're not alone! If you knew everything about yoga and could do it all, there would be no point you doing this course. Believe me, the other students will be concentrating so hard on what they're doing they won't notice what you're up to, so we can all mess up, laugh and carry on knowing we're among friends!
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I can't sit still and I think I'll be bored
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When we're so used to rushing around it's hard to slow down! That's why I'll ease you in gradually, making sure there's plenty of movement and always something to focus on, with the opportunity for more stillness when you're ready for it. Even my most restless students learn to love my guided relaxations!
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I don't have anything to wear!
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You don't need yoga clothes to do yoga - a t-shirt and jogging bottoms works fine as long as you're comfortable and can move around easily.
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I tried yoga before and I had a bad experience
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I'm really sorry to hear that - it obviously wasn't the right introduction for you. But please don't give up on yoga just because of one bad experience! This course is different, and it's designed to make people who have been confused, uncomfortable and left behind at other yoga classes feel right at home.
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I don't feel like I have a 'yoga body'
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Yoga is NOT about what you can or can't do with your body. This course will show you that it's so much more than that and everyone (yes, even you) has a yoga body!
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Is anything else holding you back?
Please get in touch and ask me any questions you have (no matter how silly you think they are) or let me know if you'd like a no obligation chat about whether this is the right introduction to yoga for you. I'm here to offer reassurance, guidance and a warm welcome - I'd love to hear from you!
What do my beginner students say?
"A wonderful class for mind body and soul. Teaches you yoga from the very beginning so you can build up at your own pace. A very inclusive class, which resets me every week!"
​- Hannah Davies
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"I always thought I wanted to give Yoga a try but never felt comfortable in any previous classes.
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Anna is warm and welcoming and her classes are for everyone regardless of ability. I can’t believe the benefits I am already feeling from being part of this community. Give it a try. Your body will thank you."
​- Madeleine Mizzen
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"What a fabulous experience Anna’s Yoga Classes are! They are exactly as described & suitable for all!
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I hadn’t done yoga for 30 odd years, was out of shape & nervous about attending classes. How wrong I was! I’d say just sign up you won’t regret it.
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Anna explains everything, gives lots of options & encouragement, no judgement at all. The room is filled with lots of people like me…..& you! I’m now signed up ready for my third term & loving every week."
- Jo Phelps
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"​​I was a little nervous when I started the course as I’m 64, overweight and have a spinal injury, I didn’t think I would be as proficient compared to the rest of the class, but I completely underestimated my ability.
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Anna’s warm and friendly approach is absolutely fantastic, Anna gives her students praise, reassurance and encouragement with some welcome humour that lightens the mood when we find a pose challenging.
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If you think you can’t participate in a Yoga class or feel self conscious or embarrassed, don’t be! It’s a lovely class that’s non judgmental.
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If I can participate in a Yoga class, anyone can, it’s not as difficult as you think. Give it a go."
- Robert Adomaitis
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Sound good? Come and join us!
It's decision time!
We start this Beginners Course on:
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Wednesday 17 September 10.00-11.15am at New School Rooms, Christ Church, Radyr
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How much for this 6 week course?
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The earlier you book, the more you'll save:
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1. Super Early Bird Price - £48 (£8 per class) - book by Fri 18 Jul
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2. Early Bird Price - £60 (£10 per class) - book by Wed 3 Sep
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3. Standard Price - £72 (£12 per class)
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There are limited spaces, and past courses have been very popular and often fully booked!
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So if you're ready to take your first step into yoga with me, save your space today for only £48: