Thank you so much to those of you who joined me for a Sound bath just before the Christmas holidays. We started with a chocolate meditation, to get us in the mood for all that Christmas food. We then had an hour long sound bath using various instruments - singing bowls, gongs, drums and chimes. We finished off with a class of Kombucha and a mince pie...
I am hoping to hold more of these sessions, if you are interested, please get in touch.
Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs - was featured on the Tonight programme,
Thursday 28th Feb 2019 ITV 19:30
We have recently completed another successful course. I absolutely love teaching this course and I am delighted to say that the huge improvements of those attending the latest course to the well being of their lower backs has been seen and felt yet again!
Some feedback comments from the question
'what is the best thing about this course and how has it affected you?'….
real improvement in lower back pain and less anxiety after yoga practice/relaxation
the way it has been taught in a happy relaxing atmosphere
I have the strategies to use when in pain
simple everyday things to look after your back
feel empowered to know what to do if in pain and how to prevent it
So if you or someone you know would like to be part of this growing band of people who have benefited from this innovative programme, then contact me to be added to the waiting list for the next course. Numbers are kept small to ensure personal attention. Next course starts in September 2019.
I will be running a specialised 12-week course of Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs based on one of the largest yoga research studies to date, conducted by The University of York and funded by Arthritis Research UK.
Back discomfort is a common problem and over 80% of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives. This gentle, evidence-based, specially-modified yoga course is an effective and innovative way to improve back health and function. The course is designed to teach you the skills to improve health and well-being through a process of self-management techniques.
This Yoga course is suitable for everyone regardless of age, size, weight, gender as long as you can get up and down to a mat even if you need the assistance of a chair, you will be able to reap the short and long-term benefits from the exercises learnt. Whatever your occupation or what you do in your leisure time, whether you have a non-specific chronic or recurring lower back pain problem or would like to know what to do if you do have occasional back pain, by taking part in the course you can learn the clinically proven tools to improve and maintain a healthy lower back. You do not need any previous Yoga experience
The yoga sessions will be held weekly on a Tuesday evening from 19:00 – 20:15 at The Ockment Centre, North Street, Okehampton. There will be a two-week break to allow time for home practice and reflection.
The course comprises of 12 x 1 ¼ hrs small group sessions of yoga and includes a relaxation CD, The Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs Manual, worksheets, handouts and props as required and an individually tailored programme of 1-2-1 support.
The cost of the course is £180 if paid in full at time of booking or £220. You will also need to purchase the Resource Pack prior to attending the course £65.50 inc P and P from www. yogaforbacks.com. The balance is payable in two instalments of £110, one at the start of the course and the second at the sixth session mid-point. If you miss any of the sessions, when life gets in the way, you will be able to attend that session/s on subsequent courses free of charge.
The course numbers will be limited to ensure appropriate individual attention.
A little about me, I am a British Wheel of Yoga registered teacher with over 12 years post qualification teaching experience. In addition, I have completed the specialist training required to deliver this NICE recognised course. Perhaps most importantly I believe this course to be an effective and enjoyable way to improve and manage back pain.
So, if you would like to learn how to improve your back health for now and the future,
contact me on 01837 849110 or 07592 377028 or email me on sarah@sarahsyoga.co.uk
to reserve a place on the course or place your name on the wait list.
