Foundations of Yoga
Overview
This is a 3-session course at Shoshin College.
Shoshin College is an experimental learning co‑operative in London, England. Please read more about us and our philosophy on our website (https://shoshincollege.org/) and our Substack (https://shoshincollege.substack.com/).
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the yoga discipline, integrating lessons on the core principles of the yoga philosophy, and offering gentle asana, breath work and meditation practice.
The course will be organised into three sessions that will cover different aspects of yoga.
Location: Elephant & Castle, London
Session Dates
Session I: Tue 12 Nov 2024 — 6:30pm
In the first session, we will introduce the eight limbs of yoga, focusing on the ‘yamas’ and ‘nyamas’ also known as the moral codes and personal observances respectively. We will discuss how to integrate these principles in our daily life, to foster self love and compassion towards others. The session will conclude with a guided meditation and restorative yoga practice.
Session II: Tue 26 Nov 2024 — 6:30pm
In the second session, we will introduce the importance of breath in balancing our nervous system and how breath is essential for grounding ourselves and practicing the yoga poses, or asanas. We will explore two different breath work techniques - or pranayama - and we will discuss the advantages of each of those.
Session III: Tue 3 Dec 2024 — 6:30pm
In the third and last session, we will indulge in a complete asana practice. We will practice a vinyasa flow, moving from different postures. Attention will be directed towards our breath throughout the practice, and a short meditation practice will follow to ensure that our mind and our body are connected to each other.
Teacher Profile
Marti Arenella is a neuroscientist and a yoga passionate. She has a deep interest in the philosophy of yoga, and she aims to share her knowledge and passion with others likeminded people. She is also a brain researcher, and she loves to understand how our body and our brain are connected, and through which ways they can influence each other to reach a state of balance and harmony.