Hartha yoga: breathing and stretching your body and mind, relaxing into being with your breath.

Classes at the Alexandria Healing Centre:

At the moment we have Maria Furugori teaching Okido Yoga and Cathy Brebion who is teaching Hatha Yoga. Please see the description of the two types of yoga below as well as a brief introduction to the yoga teachers.

OKIDO YOGA

Okido Yoga is a holistic, dynamic and meditative form of yoga developed by the Japanese master Masahiro Oki. His teachings bring together his deep understanding of the human body and mind through his wide study and experience of both western and eastern religious, philosophical and medical traditions.

The physical aspect of the yoga practice is designed to benefit people within the context of modern daily life. As well as modified versions of classical asanas it includes corrective exercises to address physical distortions, and strengthening exercises to encourage a strong 'hara' (centre of gravity) which all work to deepen our connection with our whole being, our Life Force.

Class content will vary from week to week but will typically begin with a warm-up and lead-up to asana practice emphasising the importance of co-ordinating awareness, movement and breath at all times. Partner and group exercises may be included. Classes always end with a relaxation.

Maria Furugori is offering Wednesday evening classes for beginners in 6-week blocks:

Next dates: I: March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and April 6th
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL

Available course II: April 13th, 20th, May 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th (no class on April 27th)

I encountered Okido Yoga 12 years ago, at a time when my health was suffering. I benefitted so much from attending classes and retreats regularly and integrating the teachings into my daily life that I felt inspired to study it at greater depth so I could share it with others. I completed my 4-year teacher's training at the end of last year.

My aim as a teacher is the same as my aim as a complementary health therapist: to support people in feeling their best, at one with themselves and flowing with Life. Through attending my classes, I would like people to connect with their inner peace and joy, their Life Force, and gain the many physical and mental health benefits that come with this unification.
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If you are interested in Kundalini Yoga, please click a separate link here:
Kundalini Yoga
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Cathy Brebion is offering Thursday and Friday evening classes:

Next dates: Every Thursday and Friday (please see below for extra details on dates). Please contact Cathy to book your place.

Time: 6.30 - 7.45 pm
Prices: £48 for 6 classes or £8.50 drop in (call to confirm attendance)

Contact Cathy Brebion at cathyb3@fsmail.net, mobile:07743601504

Cheque payable to Cathy Brebion, Address:32 Princes Place,W11 4QA London

New Hatha yoga classes starting from thursday 3rd February 6.30pm-7.45pm

THURSDAYS EVENINGS:
6 weeks course : 3rd,10th,17th February,3rd,10th,17th March, 6.30 pm-7.45 pm
(note there will be no class on the 24th February) these classes will be extended at students request
Price: 6 weeks course £48.
It is recommended to book in advance to insure your place.

Please contact Cathy on 07743601504 or email: cathyb3@fsmail.net
Places are limited to maximum 6 people.
Cheques are made payable to Csthy Brebion
Drop in is available at £8.50 but ring Cathy on the day to see if there are any places available.

FRIDAY EVENINGS
Friday evening classes are still running and are becoming popular so please contact Cathy for insuring a place.
Note there will be no class on Friday 18th February only.
You can pay for 5 classes at £40 to insure your place.
Drop in is available at £8.50.

My yoga classes reflect my own practice and understanding of the mind, body and spirit as One.

Classes begin with short relaxation,pranayama (breathing thechniques) to steady and focus the mind, warm up, flowing asanas sequences with benefits given and variations adapted to individual needs, deep relaxation followed by pranayama and meditation.
To keep the class inspiring, asanas sequences are ever changing with music playing during the class.
The advantage of flow hatha yoga combined with breathing exercises during and between sequences result in a very steady workout and increase mental focus.
It may leave you feeling reconnected, relaxed and invigorated.
the classes are designed for all levels of fitness and ability.

About Cathy
I have been practicing pranayama with the Art of living foundation for 11 years before I was introduced to Bikram yoga 8 years ago.Since then I have learnt various styles including Ashtanga, Jivamukti and more recently kundalini Yoga.

I began teaching yoga to children 4 years ago.

In 2008 I traveled to India to complete an intensive yoga teacher training course at the Yoga Vidya Dham Ashram where I experienced the true meaning of Hatha yoga and developed a more spiritual approach. While in India for 5 months I practiced with various great yoga teachers. I returned to India early this year to qualify as a yoga therapist.

Since then I have implemented in my classes everything I learnt and experienced during my trip to India.

I view yoga as a powerful healing tool that can be applied on any and all levels to the body and mind. Through experience I know that yoga helps to change the patterns of the mind which are the cause of mental and physical illnesses thus allowing the body’s self healing functions to operate.

My yoga classes reflect my own practice and understanding of the mind, body and spirit as One.

Classes begin with short relaxation, breathing exercises to steady and focus the mind, warm up, flowing asanas sequences with benefits given and variations adapted to individual needs, deep relaxation followed by pranayama and meditation.To keep the class inspiring, asanas sequences are ever changing with music playing during the class.
The advantage of flow hatha yoga combined with breathing exercises during and between sequences result in a very steady workout and increase mental focus.
It may leave you feeling reconnected, relaxed and invigorated.

I am a registered yoga teacher equivalent to 200 hours yoga alliance
I teach regularly on a one to one basis as a yoga therapist, have specialized as a chair yoga teacher for people with less ability and teach yoga for children.
I am a Reiki practitioner and an Ayurvedic massage therapist.

COURSES AND WORKSHOPS 2010 - PLEASE BOOK YOUR SPACE EARLY!

Nidra Yoga not offered at the moment, sorry!

In this workshop you will learn how to truly relax the body and mind keeping the awareness and releasing tensions. The workshop includes a 45 minutes yoga class.

Yoga nidra is a powerful technique to relax consciously on the physical, mental and emotional level.

True relaxation is an active process where you get rid of blockages and re-energise your system. In this workshop you will learn how to truly relax the body and mind keeping the awareness and releasing tensions. At the end you will feel full of energies and totally relaxed. The workshop includes a 45 minutes yoga class.

Spaces are limited to 5 students. To guarantee your space, please send your details (full name, DOB, tel. number, address including email) and full payment in advance. Cheques payable to Giuseppina Colamarco, 18 Glenfield Terrace W13 9JF. Thank you!

I am passionate about yoga! I have been practicing different styles for 3 years and I have travelled to India in 2007 and graduated as a Hatha yoga teacher at the Yoga Vidya Gurukul ashram in Nasik, India.

My yoga, Hatha yoga with a twist, combines the traditional Hatha static postures with a dynamic and flexible approach that uses micro-movements and tuning your body techniques designed to accommodate all levels of fitness and ability.