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Welcome to our BWY Foundation Course 1 e-learning support area.

We will use this on-line course area to share handouts, links and other learning material as we progress through the course.

Contact details

Our contact details are as follows:

Paul 07834 268 052 and Steve 07809 298 478

Our email addresses are paul@yogasmiths.org and steve@yogasmiths.org or alternatively you can use enquiries@yogasmiths.org

In this block of classes we are looking at the breath. The theme for this class is inhaling to open and energise.

The class begins with a coherent breathing practice (6 second inhale, 6 second exhale) and finishes with a breath body parts guided relaxation. The peak pose we work up to is vasisthasana / side plank.

To access the class, click on the link below The On Demand Yoga Class heading.

If you have not completed a health questionnaire or if you need to provide us with an updated one you can find the link to that below too.

Welcome to our BWY Foundation Course 1 e-learning support area.

We will use this on-line course area to share handouts, links and other learning material as we progress through the course.

Course forum

We have also created a private course forum where you can introduce yourselves and discuss elements of the course and make recommendations to each other, etc. You can access the forum here:

https://yogasmiths.org/forums/forum/bwy-foundation-course-1-september-2021/

This Rise and Shine Yoga Class starts with flowing mobilisations, includes some core work and leg strengthening.  It builds up to Classic Sun Salutations and a Sun Salutation B.  This is a warming class and will help to build some practical functional strength in your glutes and legs.

The theme of this class is Nature and Mental Health and the concept of Ishvarapranidhana. This class was recorded during Mental Health Awareness week and this is discussed at the start. We start the class with a 3-part breath using a count and finish with a guided mindfulness meditation based upon observation of the breath.

To access the class, click on the link below The On Demand Yoga Class heading.

If you have not completed a health questionnaire or if you need to provide us with an updated one you can find the link to that below too.

This Rise and Shine Yoga Class starts with flowing mobilisations, includes some core work and builds up to a Sun Salutation based flowing sequence. This is a warming class and will help to build some practical functional strength.

The theme of this class is Svadhyaya / self-study. We start the class with a 3-part breath and finish with a guided meditation based upon a Ram Dass meditation.

To access the class, click on the link below The On Demand Yoga Class heading.

If you have not completed a health questionnaire or if you need to provide us with an updated one you can find the link to that below too.

In this block of classes we are looking at the breath. The theme for this class is Breath Led Movement.

The class begins with a Mindful Breath Led Movement breathing practice and finishes with a Breath / Body Parts guided relaxation. The peak pose we work up to is Parivrtta Trikonasana / Revolved Triangle Pose.

To access the class, click on the link below The On Demand Yoga Class heading.

If you have not completed a health questionnaire or if you need to provide us with an updated one you can find the link to that below too.

In this block of classes we are looking at the breath. The theme for this class is ‘Inhale to open and energise.’

The class begins with a 3 part breathing practice and finishes with an Opening Energy Centres guided relaxation. The peak pose we work up to is Trikonasana / Triangle Pose.

The Gentle Years Yoga Class uses props. We use bean bags, scarves, resistance bands, spiky massage balls and a block for under the feet. We have a selection of these items for you to purchase. Alternatively you can be creative and use a pair of rolled up socks, a hankie / scarf, a dressing gown cord or belt, a spiky laundry ball or tin of beans and a thick book.

To access the class, click on the link below The On Demand Yoga Class heading.

If you have not completed a health questionnaire or if you need to provide us with an updated one you can find the link to that below too. You will need to click on ‘completed’ on the Health Questionnaire stage to confirm that you have read it.

If you have any concerns about your ability to participate in this class then you should seek advice from your doctor.

In this block of classes we are looking at the breath. The theme for this class is ‘A Breath of Fresh Air.’

The class begins with a mindfulness breathing practice and finishes with a Yoga Nidra / Body Scan guided relaxation. The peak pose we work up to is Navasana / Boat Pose.

The Gentle Years Yoga Class uses props. We use bean bags, scarves, resistance bands, spiky massage balls and a block for under the feet. We have a selection of these items for you to purchase. Alternatively you can be creative and use a pair of rolled up socks, a hankie / scarf, a dressing gown cord or belt, a spiky laundry ball or tin of beans and a thick book.

To access the class, click on the link below The On Demand Yoga Class heading.

If you have not completed a health questionnaire or if you need to provide us with an updated one you can find the link to that below too. You will need to click on ‘completed’ on the Health Questionnaire stage to confirm that you have read it.

If you have any concerns about your ability to participate in this class then you should seek advice from your doctor.

In this block of classes we are looking at the breath. The theme for this class is The Breath in Yoga – Inhaling to open and energise.

The class begins with an 8-part breathing practice and finishes with an Opening Energy Centres guided relaxation. The peak pose we work up to is Trikonasana / Triangle Pose.

To access the class, click on the link below The On Demand Yoga Class heading.

If you have not completed a health questionnaire or if you need to provide us with an updated one you can find the link to that below too.

Have a good number of cushions or pillows available as we will use these as props.

This Yin Yoga Class starts with a discussion based around ‘From doing to being’ – finding the quiet place within. We discuss stress and its origins including the fight, flight or freeze response.

We then move on to a Nadi Shodana pranayama practice, alternate nostril breathing. This is a lovely practice to start the Yin class with, balancing the subtle energy in our bodies and allowing is to start to enter the Yin frame of mind. The class finishes with a breath / body parts guided relaxation.

The Yin postures include exploring amongst others, the Butterfly sequence of poses which work into the hamstrings and in the revolved Butterfly pose, the quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle, the Deer poses and also the dragon sequence of poses.

To access the class, click on the link below The On Demand Yoga Class heading. 

If you have not completed a health questionnaire or if you need to provide us with an updated one you can find the link to that below too. 

This Rise and Shine Yoga Class starts with some gentle mobilisations, includes some core work and builds up to a Krishnamacharya inspired Warrior Flow Sequence. Once we have practiced the Warrior flow we then put it in the middle of a Sun Salutation B to create a longer energising flowing sequence. 

The theme of this class is “We are not our thoughts” and discusses fixed / flexible mind sets, understanding the nature of our minds, the Big Bang and the nature of the true self. We start the class with a Mindfulness observation of the mind and finish with a guided meditation focussed on peace, calmness and loving kindness.

To access the class, click on the link below The On Demand Yoga Class heading. 

If you have not completed a health questionnaire or if you need to provide us with an updated one you can find the link to that below too.