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Mindful Movement and Relaxation

£20.00
£80.00 fee may apply if you do not meet eligibility criteria
Course Level

Beginners

Start Date

Wed 26 Apr 2023

Duration

10 Weeks

£20.00
£80.00 fee may apply if you do not meet eligibility criteria

Course content

  • Increase flexibility
  • Produce controlled flowing movements.
  • Improve physical and mental awareness of how to link body to mind.
  • Strengthen postural muscles & develop body alignment.
  • Improve physical and mental awareness of how to link body to mind.
  • Strengthen postural muscles & develop body alignment.
  • Increase flexibility
  • Produce controlled flowing movements.
  • Release tension in body during exercises.
  • De-stress through guided relaxation and breathing techniques.
  • Release tension in body during exercises.
  • De-stress through guided relaxation and breathing techniques.
  • Improve physical and mental awareness of how to link body to mind.
  • Strengthen postural muscles & develop body alignment.
  • Increase flexibility
  • Produce controlled flowing movements.
  • Release tension in body during exercises.
  • De-stress through guided relaxation and breathing techniques.

Description

Are you looking for a perfect course to condition your body and mind? This is the ideal exercises class. You will gain awareness and control of the body and mind through movement & a beneficial relaxation section in the final stages of each session.This body awareness is taught through eight principles: postural symmetry, corseting, control and flow of movement, strength, relaxation and breathing through a combination of Pilates' principles, yoga positions and a combination of exercises to work on coordination and balance. Encouraged to work at your own pace and level therefore, suitable for anyone wishing to maintain and improve physical and mental awareness. It is particularly safe and effective for those with back problems, joint pains or who suffers from anxiety.

Course content:

This is a perfect class for those who want to condition their body and mind. It includes a beneficial relaxation section in the final stages of each session. Engaging in a combination of exercises targeting specific areas to improve posture, core strength, and flexibility and to reduce the effects of stress. Progressively becoming more aware of your own body, to enable you to work at a pace and level that is suitable for your needs and ability. It is particularly safe and effective for those with back problems, joint pains or anxiety. De-stress through relaxation and breathing

Requirements

  • Suitable for anyone wishing to improve their fitness level & wellbeing. If you want to acquire the knowledge of how to gain more physical and mental awareness to empower you with the competence to apply these skills to your everyday life then this is the exercise course for you. There is no need to have any knowledge of the exercises as you will be guided through the session and are encouraged to work at your own pace & level, strength & ability. Alternative exercises will be offered when and where required.

What do I need to do this course?

  • Please wear comfortable clothes and trainers; bring with you a mat, towel, cushion and drinking water

Teaching Methods

  • Instructions are given orally and visually during the lesson. There is a Moodle page set up for your course to use out of class. We will make it as enjoyable and as friendly as always! Guided & supported through a combination of Pilates' principles, yoga positions and a combination of exercises to work on coordination and balance. This body awareness is taught through eight principles: postural symmetry, corseting, control and flow of movement, strengthening muscles, relaxation and breathing techniques.


    How is your progress checked?

    By communicating at the beginning and end of each session and by completing short learning outcome forms at the beginning and end of course. You will also measure your own progress by recognising the benefits to your overall wellbeing.

    Extra study or practice required at home.

    You are not obliged to do any homework. However, you are encouraged to exercise whenever possible. Use your knowledge and practice the techniques from the class at home. You can read the information and follow the exercises on Moodle.


    What can I do after this course?

    Enrol next term to continue to exercise and participate in future ‘Mindful Movement and Relaxation Technique’ to maintain fitness levels for both your physical and mental wellbeing.


£20.00
£80.00 fee may apply if you do not meet eligibility criteria

Course details

  • Tutor: TBC
  • Time: 1800 -1915
  • Provision: CL
  • Term: Summer
  • Location: AAL
  • Full fee: £80
  • Concessionary fee: £20

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