Fitness, wellbeing and dance
NEW! Kundalini yoga
Who the course is for
Our Kundalini yoga course is for learners of any age 19+ and any level of fitness and experience.
Course location
Thomas Calton Centre, Alpha Street, SE15 4NX.
What you’ll learn
Among the different branches of yoga, Kundalini is considered to be the most powerful and beneficial in terms of spiritual, physical and emotional wellbeing. It is often referred to as the yoga of awareness as it is a very deep practice involving posture work, breathing and chanting to activate all the senses.
By encouraging connection to the root chakra (or energy point) at the base of the spine and enabling the flow of energy to the other chakras, Kundalini yoga can bring about spiritual, physical and emotional change which can enhance our relationship with ourselves and our surroundings.
On this course you will gain an insight into the Kundalini branch of yoga and will learn
- how to set up the body for safe and effective exercise
- how to connect the mind with the body and breath to bring about clarity of movement and thought
- how to efficiently and effectively stretch and strengthen major muscle groups and mobilise major joints
- how to adapt the level of challenge to suit your own level of fitness and experience
- simple, useful tools to aid wellbeing and help manage everyday stresses
How the course is taught
Learners can exercise on a mat or on a chair.
Each session will start with an activity to focus the mind and some warm up exercises. This will be followed by a kriya - a series of stretches/postures, followed by a relaxation, before finishing with a short meditation and tuning out. No two weeks will be the same.
Your tutor will demonstrate the practice and techniques and will monitor and assess throughout, ensuring that exercises are carried out safely.
You will be encouraged to ‘lose yourself’ in your own practice, working to your own level and ability.
Materials you’ll need
- you can bring your own yoga mat and/or block or you can use ours
- a light blanket or shawl to keep yourself warm during relaxation
- a cushion if you find it difficult to sit cross-legged
- stretchy, comfortable clothing
- a bottle of water
After the course
Learners will be encouraged to continue their practice for their physical and mental wellbeing and will be given a challenge to enable this. This can be done in your own time. You may also choose to progress to a course with another provider.
How to enrol
Find out how to enrol, locations and more about our services
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Title |
Days and times |
Course code, start date, number of weeks |
Fees £5 annual registration fee applies |
|---|---|---|---|
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NEW! Kundalini yoga |
Tuesday 1.30pm to 2.30pm |
HF 3011 23 April 2024 10 weeks |
£50 standard £25 concession |
Contact information
Southwark Adult Learning Service
- email adult.learning@southwark.gov.uk
- telephone 020 7358 2100 or 020 7358 2101
Page last updated: 02 April 2024
