YOGA

Yoga classes are held in Gainsborough Court, Willis Avenue every Wednesday evening at 7.45pm - 9.00pm. All enquiries to: Jan Cole 39 Anglesea Road, Shirley, Southampton SO15 5QR
Tel/Fax: 023 8078 8943

WHAT IS YOGA?
Yoga is a traditional discipline, rooted in India's earliest history. It involves a number of techniques including movement, posture, breath, voice work, diet, study or reflection and meditation. In modern life Yoga serves as a tool, which can be used in many different ways, such as:

• To increase our understanding of the relationship between body, breath and mind
  
• To develop a state of attention that allows space for reflection and self-inquiry
  
• A therapy to address our health needs.
  
• As a therapy, Yoga may be used, as a preventive to maintain or improve our current state of health.
  
• This could also involve work around our lifestyle patterns.
  
  

The value of the relationship between the teacher and the student. Small groups of 8-12 people, so modifying postures can be done to help with problems. Class duration is 1hr & 15mins. Wearing comfortable clothing is essential, as is something to lie on. Payable in 6 weekly blocks. There are further choices for students who wish to explore Yoga more deeply. They cover different aspects of the Viniyoga approach to Yoga in the fields of health, psychology and spirituality.

Jan Cole
Viniyoga South Registered Practitioner Group
Tuition & Individual Therapy

A BIT ABOUT MYSELF
I was an experienced teacher before becoming interested in Viniyoga and I have been teaching group classes for 21 years, 9 years in the Viniyoga tradition. In December 2002 I completed a 4 year practitioner course to further my knowledge in Yoga and also enable me to give 1 to 1 tuition at my home address. I am still being taught by Fiona Ashdown, as part of my on going training. As she is also being taught by Paul Harvey as her on going training. In 2001 I was very lucky to be sponsored by my students for a trip to India, to attend a 2 week course at the school of the Viniyoga master Mr T.K.V. Desikachar.

Alternatively it may be applied to help learn how to:

• Cope with excessive stress or anxiety
  
• Enhance energy and productivity
• Find relief from chronic pain
  
• Prepare for childbirth and post pregnancy
  
• Reduce dependency on tobacco, alcohol, social and medical drugs and overeating
  
• Support sporting or outdoor activities
  
• Care for chronic disorders such as arthritis, asthma, elimination or digestion problems, hypertension, insomnia, low back pain, neck pain, etc.
  
• Explore what it means to positively influence your own sense of health and well being

WHAT IS VINIYOGA?
The approach to Yoga known as Viniyoga means Yoga relevant to the person and the situation. Its teachings respect differences in age, gender, mental and physical health, culture, religion, philosophy and occupation. Much care has been taken to preserve the spirit of Viniyoga which emphasises: Adaptation to individual needs integrating movement, breathing and mental focus for better physical and mental health as well as spiritual awareness. The precise use of the breath, particularly during postures, as a powerful tool to influence a person's mental and physical clarity and insight.