Yoga for BEGINNERS

If you are new to yoga and do not know where to start this lesson is perfect for you!
I have had many requests from people who have always wanted to learn Yoga, but for one reason or another have never thought they could.
-Do I need to be able to bend my leg over my head or do a headstand to do Yoga?
-I am not spiritual or religous so Yoga is not for me!
-I am not flexible so I can't do Yoga
-I have previous injuries stopping me from doing yoga
-I don't have time to travel to Yoga classes!
As an experienced teacher I have heard these reasons for not starting a yoga practice hundreds of times, although I have now created a lesson that is perfect for you!
You do NOT need to be able to bend your leg over head or do a headstand to do yoga! Yoga is a PRACTICE, and unlike SPORTS it is not a competition.
My Yoga has NO religious or spiritual context! The style of Yoga I am qualified in is technically a Japanese (Zen) style, (which is the only non Hindu Yoga qualification to be certified by the Yoga Alliance and British Wheel of Yoga) - BUT this is only reflected in the relaxed method of teaching and it is NOT a religious style. Anyone can take part.
I was not flexible before I started practicing Yoga! In fact, one of the reasons I started practicing was so that I could BECOME more flexible. In life we should work to improve our weak areas, and so if you are not flexible, Yoga is the perfect practice for you!
As well as being a certified Yoga teacher, I am also a professional Sports Therapist and Lower Back Pain Specialist in London, UK, so I am qualfied to work to fix injuries, chronic pains and more, through the use of exercise and hands on treatments. If you have an injury it is not a problem! We can discuss this before the lesson, and I can design a programme to help rehabilitate the injury for you, or work around it without causing pain.
If you do not have time to travel to Yoga classes because of your busy work or study schedule - then online lessons are the IDEAL solution for you! You can practice yoga 1-2-1 with a professional teacher, all within the comfort of your own home.
-Do I need to be able to bend my leg over my head or do a headstand to do Yoga?
-I am not spiritual or religous so Yoga is not for me!
-I am not flexible so I can't do Yoga
-I have previous injuries stopping me from doing yoga
-I don't have time to travel to Yoga classes!
As an experienced teacher I have heard these reasons for not starting a yoga practice hundreds of times, although I have now created a lesson that is perfect for you!
You do NOT need to be able to bend your leg over head or do a headstand to do yoga! Yoga is a PRACTICE, and unlike SPORTS it is not a competition.
My Yoga has NO religious or spiritual context! The style of Yoga I am qualified in is technically a Japanese (Zen) style, (which is the only non Hindu Yoga qualification to be certified by the Yoga Alliance and British Wheel of Yoga) - BUT this is only reflected in the relaxed method of teaching and it is NOT a religious style. Anyone can take part.
I was not flexible before I started practicing Yoga! In fact, one of the reasons I started practicing was so that I could BECOME more flexible. In life we should work to improve our weak areas, and so if you are not flexible, Yoga is the perfect practice for you!
As well as being a certified Yoga teacher, I am also a professional Sports Therapist and Lower Back Pain Specialist in London, UK, so I am qualfied to work to fix injuries, chronic pains and more, through the use of exercise and hands on treatments. If you have an injury it is not a problem! We can discuss this before the lesson, and I can design a programme to help rehabilitate the injury for you, or work around it without causing pain.
If you do not have time to travel to Yoga classes because of your busy work or study schedule - then online lessons are the IDEAL solution for you! You can practice yoga 1-2-1 with a professional teacher, all within the comfort of your own home.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to send me a message!
Otherwise - I look forward to seeing you on the mat :-)
Take care and have a lovely day.
David
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Lessons offered by this tutor
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Relaxed Conversation Practice How about a relaxed conversation about a subject of your choice? Have fun and learn at the same time!
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Discuss the news in brief! Discuss the news with a native, professional English teacher.
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Tai Chi - A moving meditation Learn the Chinese art of Tai Chi! This is a tried and tested system which has been used for over 1000 years. It is excellent for strengthening the body and relaxing the mind. It is ideal for everyone of all ages and fitness levels!
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Relaxed Conversation Practice - 1 Hour / 60mins How about a relaxed conversation about a subject of your choice? Have fun and learn at the same time!
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Yoga for core strength and stability Have you ever wanted to improve your core to tone up your stomach muscles, prevent injury, stabilise your spine, and improve your posture? This is the perfect yoga lesson for you!
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Yoga for BEGINNERS If you are new to yoga and do not know where to start this lesson is perfect for you!
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Yoga / Qi Gong - For Healthy Eyes + Beautiful Face! This relaxing lesson is a combination of simple to perform exercises designed to replenish and strengthen your eyesight, improve the health of your eyes, and also rejuvenate the skin on your face.
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Yoga for functional STRENGTH! Authentic Yoga is about a balance of the mind and body, and TRUE balance must involve flexibility AND strength! To neglect one of these areas is to remain 'unbalanced' and closed off to the benefits of a life in PERFECT BALANCE!
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Plant-Based (Vegan) Diet Basics As a highly qualified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Consultant and vegan for over 10 years, I will use my knowledge and experience to provide you with all you need to change your health for the better!
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Balance Improvement and Stability Yoga This Yoga series will challenge your balance and proprioception, which are two important keys for longevity and healthy supple joints.
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Pronunciation Practice Class Struggling with British English Pronunciation? Look no further! This is the perfect lesson for you!
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Harry Potter reading lesson - LESSON PACK If you are a fan of Harry Potter and want are looking for an enjoyable way to improve your English, this is the perfect lesson for you! This lesson pack ensures that we can continue reading and progressing through one of these books at a suitable pace.
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Nutrition Consultation + Healthy Eating Discussion Have you ever wanted to improve your diet? Lose weight, gain weight, improve your energy levels!? This lesson - with a qualified PROFESSIONAL is ideal for you!
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Harry Potter Reading Lesson If you are a fan of Harry Potter and want are looking for an enjoyable way to improve your English, this is the perfect lesson for you!
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Advanced Personal Training Session If you want to lose weight, gain muscle, tone up, or improve your body/fitness for a particular sport - look no further! I am a HIGHLY and EXPERIENCED Level 4 Advanced Personal Trainer, and this lesson is ideal for you! :-)
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Health and Fitness Conversation Practice Want to learn and discuss health and fitness with an experienced professional? How about learning and improving your English speaking whilst doing so! If you enjoy health and fitness and are learning English, this is the perfect lesson for you.
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Pronunciation Practice Class Struggling with British English Pronunciation? Look no further! This is the perfect lesson for you!
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Speaking / Interview Practice / IELTS Practice If you would like to work on your spoken English, or have interview scheduled, then this is the perfect lesson for you!
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Proof reading (proofreading) / Correcting / Improving writing - up to 500 words If you would like a piece of writing corrected and improved by a qualified and experienced, professional British English teacher then this is ideal for you.
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Perfect Balance Yoga - Flow 1 A 'Perfectly Balanced' Yoga Flow for people of all levels to enjoy! De-stress your mind, calm your heart and balance your body though a series of stretches, strength exercises, mobility drills and breath work.
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Quick conversation practice + getting to know each other Want to see if we work well together before we have our first lesson? Try a quick conversation practice in which we can focus on getting to know each other!
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Spelling Test - SHORT! Many of my students are great at SPEAKING English. But some of you may not have to write very often, and so how good is your spelling?! This lesson is a great way to find out! :-)
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Discuss the news! Discuss the news with a native, professional English teacher.
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Spelling Test! Many of my students are great at SPEAKING English. But some of you may not have to write very often, and so how good is your spelling?! This lesson is a great way to find out! :-)
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Advanced Personal Training Session - 30 minutes If you want to lose weight, gain muscle, tone up, or improve your body/fitness for a particular sport - look no further! I am a HIGHLY and EXPERIENCED Level 4 Advanced Personal Trainer, and this lesson is ideal for you! :-)
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Exercise programme for weight loss, muscle gain, or general fitness - 1 month written programme If you would like to have a customised exercise programme to fit your specific goals and needs - look no further! I am a highly qualified fitness professional, who has worked with many athletes and ran my own businesses in London, UK for over 8 years!
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High Intensity Interval Training Want to tone up and burn fat in just 15 minutes? Let a highly qualified trainer take you through a simple but highly effective workout which you can do without the need for equipment!
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15 minute - Relaxed 'REFRESHER' conversation practice - Ideal for daily practice! Don't have much time? Don't have much confidence? Perhaps you want to practice every day but cannot spend 30 minutes? - This is the PERFECT lesson for you!
Feedback from students
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他の方の口コミにもあるように誠実な人柄に思います。限られた時間の中で一生懸命に教えてくれました。最近、運動不足気味だったので、ちょうどいい感じでした。自分でも練習出来る様にフィードバックも丁寧にまとめてありました。Thank you David (^^♪