Cultivating
a self-practice is one of the best ways to deepen your yoga and bring real
transformation to your life. A great complement to regular classes, a home
practice teaches us to follow our inner guide and listen to exactly what our
body needs. Whether creating from scratch or enhancing an existing routine,
during this course you will learn to master your individual yoga sequences to
use at your own convenience. With consistency, your self-practice will be some
of the most cherished moments of your day and shift your perspective on
self-care and true yoga.
During
this course you will create your own 'base flows' - short, balanced routines
that will set a foundation and can be used any time. Every day we will explore
and practice different poses and sequences to give you the confidence to adapt
and modify to your specific needs.
'He
who knows others is wise, but he who knows himself is enlighted.' Lao Tzu
Course
outline
-Why practice yoga at home?
-Define your intention
-Craft your practice
-Find your flow
-The art of ritual
-Be with your breath
-Stay inspired
Together
we will build on energizing morning sequences including flowing movements, and
wind-down evening routines including restorative yoga poses. We will practice
different Pranayama (breathing) techniques and share calming meditations and
deep relaxations.
You
will be able to practice your personalized routines during the course, receiving
1:1 guidance within the group setting.
Please
note:
-This course is for students who are familiar
with basic yoga techniques taught in led classes.
-This course is suitable for those new to
practicing yoga at home and as well as for those who have an existing
self-practice.
To
help me prepare for this course it would be useful to know if there is anything
specific you wish to achieve with your self-practice (e.g. relieve backache,
tension in the shoulders, reduce anxiety, stress, etc.), please send me an
email once you have booked, briefly outlining your thoughts.
Essential
equipment
Make
sure you wear comfortable clothing (layers are always good). Please bring pen
and paper to take notes and create your self-practice. If you have your own
yoga mat please bring this too, but there will be some available to use. If you
happen to own a bolster or meditation cushion you are most welcome to bring
these with you but they are not essential.
Maura Barber-Oosterhuis
About Maura
Yoga teacher and One Day Retreat founder
Maura Barber-Oosterhuis will take you on an inspiring journey. Maura's love of
yoga is infectious. Committed to offering a deeper experience she will
encourage you to reach further by breathing fully and feeling deeply. Her 18
years of yoga experience range from the dynamic Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow Yoga
to the gentler Yin and Restorative Yoga. With a keen interest in mindfulness
and meditation her unique style is infused with these. Always taught from the
heart, Maura's gently flowing yoga is a compassionate blend of deep breathing
and mindful moving.
Maura is an experienced and qualified yoga
teacher, registered with Yoga Alliance Professionals. She teaches regular and
private classes, runs workshops and One Day Retreats.
