YOGA & WELLNESS
Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. It involves physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and ethical principles aimed at promoting physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.
YIN YOGA
Wednesdays 5.45pm
Victory Hall, Warsash
Join Betsy for Yin yoga. Yin is a wonderful practice that invites us to slow down, listen and connect with ourselves. We hold poses for 3-5 minutes which are mainly reclining or seated and props are used to help us release tension slowly. In yin we work deeper with the fascia where we store both physical and emotional tension.
Yin is a really effective practice for increasing flexibility, reducing emotional stress, releasing physical tension, improving sleep, all helping us to feel more balanced and at peace. This class is suitable for all abilities.
Please bring a yoga mat and blanket.
HATHA YOGA
Wednesdays 6.50pm
Victory Hall, Warsash
These yoga classes are designed to help you:
- Relax and quiet the mind
- Build the foundations for a strong and supple body
- Feel balanced in mind and body
Classes include:
- Breath work
- Insight into the meaning of yoga
- Postures for balance, strength and flexibility
- Relaxation and meditation
Hatha aims to balance body and mind, and is a slower practice where you’ll hold static poses for longer than in a flow-style class. No yoga experience is needed for this gentle class and postures can be adapted to suit all abilities.
Please bring some water to drink, a yoga mat and a blanket if you wish. This class is with Sarah.
VINYASA YOGA
Thursdays 8.45am
Warsash Sailing Club
Join Betsy for feel good Vinyasa yoga. We start each class with stillness to invite awareness to how we feel in our body and mind. We practice breathing techniques to balance our nervous system and create a feeling of calm. We then move through a series of physical poses. to help us improve our flexibility, balance, energy and strength.
Each week we focus on a different muscle group and theme with mindfulness tools to help us navigate our practice and everyday life.
YOGA FOR MEN
Thursday 7.30pm
Lee on Solent Tennis Club
Join Betsy to discover the amazing benefits of yoga in a class tailored specifically to men. This is an ideal class for anyone who plays sports such as tennis, golf, sailing and cycling which can leave muscles feeling tight. In this class you will learn breathing techniques to help you manage stress, improve sleep and increase energy. In yoga we connect movement and breath and practice yoga poses designed to help increase your flexibility, balance, mobility and strength. Each week we will focus on a different muscle group with extra attention on stretching the back and shoulders which are often particularly tight in men. Whether you're looking to improve flexibility, manage back pain, de stressor enhance physical performance this class will leave you feeling stronger, more flexible and stress free.
SEATED
EXERCISE
Fridays 10.45am
A gentle yet effective movement class designed for those with reduced mobility, recovering from injury, or rehabilitating after hip or knee surgery. Led by experienced Pilates and Yoga instructor, Sarah, this class blends seated exercises from both practises with elements of core strengthening, stretching, mobility, and balance work. Optional standing movements are included for those who wish to progress further. We’ll use light weights, resistance bands, and other props to support and enhance your workout, finishing with a calming relaxation session. All ages and abilities welcome—move at your own pace in a supportive environment.