Yoga - intermediate

This course is intended for people with some experience of yoga. You don’t need to be an expert, but you should have attended at least one yoga course in the past. This course will assume that you have an understanding of some of the basic poses in yoga. This course is therefore unsuitable for complete beginners. This course will take place online so you will need access to the internet on a suitable device (phone, tablet, laptop, desk-top computer). Lessons will take place on Google Meet via your leicesterlearns account. Your device linking to the internet should have a mic and camera ideally. A minimum requirement is that you can see and hear the tutor although it is best if the tutor can see and hear you to be able to give feedback on your practice.

Warm-up routines, Yoga postures (asanas) and sequences, Breathing exercises (pranayama), Relaxation techniques, Mindfulness and body awareness practices. The sessions are designed to help you to build strength and improve your mobility, balance and coordination, as well as help you to relax and become more mindful.

Clothing - Wear loose, comfortable clothing in layers. Space - A space big enough to lie down and reach your arms out to the side and ideally also overhead. Mat - A yoga mat. You can use another type of exercise mat or the carpet, but a yoga mat is best as other surfaces can be slippery for some poses. Basic yoga mats are inexpensive. Props - Props aren’t essential, but they can be useful to support your practice. Examples include: a blanket, chair, cushion, block and strap. Health screening questionnaire and agreement - You will be asked to complete our health screening questions before you start the course. There will be no exams or qualifications, and the course will focus on practical activities. So that you can be successful in learning yoga, we do require that you arrive promptly for each lesson, and that you try not to miss any (you need to agree to attend at least 80% of the lessons). The online lessons will be supported by Google Classroom. This is our virtual learning space which will enhance your learning experience and will be used for resources, extra activities, assessment, assignments, as well as to extend learning and support independent learning throughout the week. You will be able to access Google Classroom via your secure leicesterlearns account. Individual Learning Plan - You will be given an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) on which you and the tutor will be able to chart your progress. After every lesson, you will be expected to comment briefly in writing on your learning, and your tutor will give you feedback and suggestions on ways in which you can improve.

Some previous experience of yoga practice. Not for absolute beginners.

We have a range of courses available to enhance wellbeing. More information and how to enrol is available on our website. To enrol on these courses please call 0116 454 1900. In addition, you can access impartial careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) through the careers service at Leicester Adult Education. We are here to help you to make informed choices about your future pathways and support you to progress towards your goals. We can support you with 1-2-1 IAG tailored to your needs, via Google Classroom and through our resources such as Kudos AD© & our Careers Zone. Please telephone 0116 454 1900, contact reception, speak to your tutor, email dkilgariff@leicesterlearns.ac.uk to make an appointment or for further information.