Union Yoga Center

NEW CLASS - Yoga for Back Pain

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:56:00 -0600

Yoga for Back Pain - Starts May 2012

How might it help?

The practice of yoga is proven to reduce pain and stiffness in those with chronic low back pain as well as helping with the management of acute pain. Commitment to a regular class as well as daily home practice is proven to provide long lasting results.This class is designed to improve and maintain the health of your back.

What can I expect from a class?

Each class will combine postures, breathing awareness and relaxation. The yoga is simple and relaxing, focussing on creating lengthand strength in the muscles and space in the joints of your spine. Attention to postural habits plays a major part in this programme.

You will work within your own limits of pain, comfort and ability.

Who is it for?

This yoga class is designed for those who are new to yoga or who are returning to the mat after back pain. It is suitable for all abilities. The class can be attended in conjunction with other treatment such as osteopathy, chiropractic or physiotherapy with the agreement of the practitioner. This class will not suitable for those who have had a recent diagnosis of a slipped/herniated disc.

You should consult your healthcare prctitioner if you are concerned about joining a yoga class. Caitlin is very happy to discuss the yoga programme with them.

NEW CLASS - Yoga Birth Classes

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:54:00 -0600

Starts May 2012

What can I expect from a class?

YogaBirth classes offer a safe, effective and integrated form of yoga specially adapted for you to practice from fourteen weeks up until the birth of your baby. This deep but gentle bodywork helps you to develop physical strength and suppleness while the breathing awareness, at the heart of all YogaBirth teaching, will enable you to relax and focus more deeply. Weekly attendance will help to boost your confidence and think more positively as you approach birth and motherhood.

YogaBirth classes welcome all women; those who are new to yoga as well as those with more experience.

This class will suit those who are looking for more than just a yoga class during pregnancy. You may be looking for information, the opportunity to share ideas, keen to meet other pregnant women and to discuss pregnancy and birth related issues.

You may join anytime between 14 and 28 weeks of Pregnancy and attend right up until the birth of your baby.

* * * ZUMBA class time changes * * *

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:27:00 -0600

Zumba has arrived at Union! The big craze for this latin style dance fitness routine is now on at Union.

Please note new time changes:

Monday: 20.00 - 21.00

Friday: 19.30 - 20.30 ****(NEW TIME!!!) *****

Please check our online timetable for all up to date classes.

Come and party yourself into shape! The staff are even giving it a go!

CONFIRMED! Dates for Teacher Training Intensive in South France

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:58:00 -0600

Next years intensive teacher training moves to Southern France.

Dates are: 18th August-8th September 2012

Please click here to go to the Union Yoga Training website

Union Yoga achieves RYS status

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:41:00 -0600

Union Yoga has been recognised as a Registered Yoga School under Yoga Alliance UK’s register of training providers. To achieve this it has had to meet the stringent requirements set out by Yoga Alliance UK to ensure that organizations running teacher training courses have considerable experience and knowledge. They have set new standards for teacher training to address the trend of anyone with little experience setting themselves up as teacher trainers.