1. What to wear
Wear comfortable clothing,
preferably cotton. You just need loose or stretchable clothing such as shorts,
tights, leggings, leotards, etc…
Yoga is practised bare feet
2. What to bring
Iyengar
yoga uses props (straps, blocks, bolsters, blankets…). If you do not have any
of the following props, be creative and improvise. For instance a scarf can
replace a strap, folded blankets (providing they are firm) or cushions make
excellent substitutes for a bolster. We will use different props according to
your body structure and requirements.
- a yoga mat (make sure that
it is non-slip)
- warm clothes for relaxation
(socks, sweatshirt…)
- 2 small blankets to use in
some postures and another blanket for relaxation
- 4 blocks
- a strap
- a bolster
Marlborough Summer School will be able
to provide you with mats, blocks and straps if you do not have any.
3. Practice
- Previous experience is not
essential
- Instruction in Iyengar Yoga
includes postures, breathing, concentration, relaxation. Postures are either
static (a position is taken up by the body and held) or dynamic (movement
exercises). Each movement is synchronized with breathing.
- Breathing should be
continuous and not forced
- Do not compete with
yourself or anybody else
- Listen to your body: be
aware of your daily changes in abilities
- Try to do your best but DO
NOT STRAIN
- At the end of each session
there will be a period of total relaxation
Please
complete this form and return it to Marlborough Summer School or to sylvie.corruble@gmail.com,
before the end of June.
Tutor: Sylvie Corruble- HEALTH
INFORMATION
These
yoga sessions should pose no hazard to anyone of average fitness. However,
there may be some postures that are unsuitable, or need modification for those
with specific health conditions or limitations. If I know this in advance I
will be able to plan modification and alternatives so that everyone gets the
most out of this course. All information is strictly confidential.
Name……………………………………….
Please tick
the box if you have any of the following:
a heart condition
asthma
problems with your spine
knee or elbow problems
epilepsy
hernia
high / low blood pressure
diabetes
eye (e.g. glaucoma, contact lenses…) or ear
problems
joint or bone problem
a thyroid condition
Please give
any relevant information if you have ticked one or more of the above
boxes…
If you have
any other injury, recent surgery or physical limitation, or if there is
anything else you feel is relevant, please give details here, or talk to me
about it
In order to
plan sessions that meet your needs the following information would be useful.
What are your
expectations from this yoga course?
It
is advised that a "sticky” yoga mat be used during this course. These are not
standard exercise mats, but are rubber based, stick to the floor and prevent
your feet slipping, ensuring your safety. Marlborough Summer School may be able
to provide a few mats but please bring your own yoga mat if you have one.
