We run classes and courses for everyone from total beginners to teacher training level and beyond.
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Welcome to Yoga Junction
We run classes and courses for everyone from total beginners to teacher training level and beyond.
Established in 1999, we are London’s only British Wheel of Yoga Approved Centre. Owned and staffed by dedicated and experienced teachers this is a friendly, relaxed and genuine place to study and practice yoga.
Tara Fraser and Nigel Jones.
Styles of yoga
There are many different styles of yoga, ranging from extremely gentle to extremely energetic, and everything in-between. Before you come to a class please read the information on this web-site carefully, and feel free to call us and ask any questions you wish.
‘Hatha’ is a general term which is used to describe any sort of yoga practise which involves a combination of postures, controlled breathing, and some kind of concentration and relaxation. All classes involve these elements to some extent. Within this general term there are also specific types of yoga which have their own format and are practised in a particular way.
Hatha Yoga Classes
These classes involve practising a combination of postures, breathing and relaxation. They vary a lot depending on the teacher. Some classes are strong and energetic, others more gentle and relaxing.
Questions
The answers to some frequently asked questions
What is yoga ?
Yoga is an ancient system of Indian philosophy. It incorporates a range of practices from meditation, chanting and study to physical postures and breath control. All of the yoga styles we teach at Yoga Junction come under the umbrella term of 'Hatha' Yoga. Hatha Yoga specifically involves physical postures and breath control to purify the body systems to focus the mind. There are many different syles of Hatha Yoga (Iyengar, Astanga, Viniyoga, Sivananda etc.) Where the timetable says simply Hatha Yoga this means it is a class in the classical tradition of Hatha Yoga and does not follow an particular 'Guru' or teacher. The ultimate goal of all forms of yoga is self-realisation, to help you discover
your true nature.
Why practise yoga?
The regular practice of yoga can have a profound effect on your physical and mental state. Practising yoga can help:- Build strength
- Increase flexibility
- Promote calm and relaxation
- Relieve tension
- Improve concentration
- Boost energy
- Develop stamina
- Enhance body awareness
Yoga has also been shown to help alleviate many common complaints such as insomnia, anxiety, IBS, digestive disorders, PMS, stress, backache and headaches.
Who can practise yoga?
Almost anyone can practise Yoga, regardless of your level of flexibility, strength or balance.
Yoga is not competitive. This means you learn how your body works and maximise its potential. Yoga does not impose a system of goals towards which you must push yourself, but allows you to discover what you are capable of in your own time. Depending on your individual circumstances you may prefer a very gentle class or one that is athletically challenging. We also have special classes for people living with serious illness or injury, for children, for pregnant and post-natal women.
Service Categories
Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Infant Massage, Iyengar Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga
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