ALICE PALMER YOGA

Welcome to Yoga with Alice and thank-you for getting in touch.

 

What to expect in my classes:

 

Anyone can come to the class unless their Doctor or medical team say otherwise. If you are concerned speak with your doctor first. Before you start I will require you to complete a health questionnaire and a waiver. This is confidential and the information will not be shared with anyone. Be aware of your limitations and don’t push yourself too far. Nothing should be painful so if it hurts stop and re-adjust. If you find yourself holding your breath this is a sign to pause and take a few breaths. Beginners are welcome as are returners to yoga; you don’t need to be flexible to start yoga but hopefully you will see improvements in your physical and mental health, mobility, flexibility and balance over time. I also offer 1:1 classes or small groups too. My general classes are Monday 2.30pm -4pm at the Buddhist Centre £10 and Thursday 9.30 am – 10.30 am at Beeforth’s Hive on South Cliff £5. Currently the 4pm Monday class is not available but I can put your name on a waiting list if you cannot attend another class. I also offer a Moving Towards Well-being Class at Beeforth’s Hive on a Monday 10am – noon this is Women’s holistic yoga therapy for cancer. I may offer yoga sessions outside in the gardens weather permitting.

 

The yoga I provide is gentle and relaxed, you do everything at the level you feel able to do on the day. Options are given so you can decide what you want to do either on the floor on the mat or a chair or a variety of these – you choose. If you need to stop and rest this is OK; at any time either sit, lie down or find a position comfortable to you and join in when you are ready to start again or just lie down and enjoy the rest and music.

 

Bring your own mat or I can provide one for you if you let me know in advance. Each person can be provided with any equipment which may be required in the class such as a block or band. You may bring your own if you wish.

 

When you arrive leave your shoes at the door of the class (or in the shoe store provided), you can wear socks or have bare feet if you wish or you could wear some grippy socks too. Wear loose clothing you feel comfortable in such as leggings and a loose t-shirt. The room will be suitably warm; we can turn the heating up or down and open windows if necessary. Sign in and pay your fee if you haven’t already and notify me of any medical changes at the start of class. Please turn off your phone or have it on silent so it doesn’t interrupt the session. You may bring a water bottle if you think you will need a drink. There are toilets nearby for you to use.

 

Payment in advance either the week before or online or bank transfer (ask for details) will secure your place. You can of course pay in cash on the day. Please note places are limited usually to 8 people so payment in advance will secure a place. If you have not paid you are not guaranteed a place. Please let me know if you would like to attend a class. The prices quoted are for group sessions. Prices for 1-to-1or small groups are available upon application. You can pay as you go and you do not need to attend every week. The fee is for one class only and not refundable unless someone else can fill your place due to the small class sizes. I will try to get cover for a class if I cannot attend, if I cannot get a cover teacher you will be given a refund for that class if you have paid in advance.

 

The classes take on a similar format each time starting with an introduction; breathwork (you can just breath normally if you don’t want to join in); physical practices working in a flow with your breath at your own pace (I always offer options for you to choose to work at your own ability), holding a pose or moving faster if you wish; meditation and finishing with relaxation and a closing circle. You can opt out of any part of the session too. The length of each of these sections might vary each week. The relaxation part at the end is called Shavasana which is a lying down pose making yourself as comfortable as you wish with a blanket and eye mask. If you would prefer to sit this is OK too. We work on flexibility, mobility, strength, balance, meditation and relaxation throughout the session. I play music, natural sounds or chanting in the background at each session. For yoga nidra sessions, workshops and retreats the format will vary.

 

Sometimes we go out for a coffee after class so you are welcome to join us. My aim is to make the classes friendly, enjoyable and relaxed. I may also let you know about other activities that you may be interested in, these are organised by other people so you will need to book these independently. We also have a WhatsApp group to keep up-to-date with everything. If this isn’t for you I can message you separately.

 

Please ask if you are not sure of anything, would like to book a place or would like further advice, Alice.