Adult Yoga Classes in Bury St. Edmunds
We will flow through a sun salutation series, integrating hatha (postural) poses and working with the Bandas (energy locks) and Nadis (energy vessels) through breath work (Pranayama).
The techniques taught in these sessions are tailored to help you feel cleansed; very much like a flowing meditation.
Lauren will captivate true beginners and refresh advanced yogis with beginner and mixed ability classes available.
Location info and times
The Venue
Thurston Primary School
Pond Fld Road, Thurston
Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3FT
Tuesday
7-8pm
Intermediate (level 2/3)
Thursday
7-8pm
Beginner (level 1/2)
Intermediates also welcome
Leading you through a vinyasa flow incorporating a range of strong rooting hatha based asanas, allowing you to explore the depths of more expansive and invigorating flowing vinyasa asanas as you wish.
Pranayama (breathing techniques) will be drawn on throughout the practice to keep you connected with the integrity behind the pose. You will leave feeling better connected, grounded, and focussed to embrace all that is front of you.
Adult Yoga Benefits:
Core Strength
A strong core stabilises your lower back, strengthening the abdominal area, which improves the body's balance and coordination.
Increased Flexibility
Your body is likely to feel better overall once you work on lengthening and opening your muscles. When your muscles are looser and less tense, you’ll have less aches and pains.
Muscle Strength & Tone
Your muscles will have the right amount of tension so that they’re strong enough to support you and your movements, allowing you to become more physically fit.
Weight Reduction
Active forms of yoga can be an effective tool to help you lose weight, and you may find that the awareness gained through a gentle, relaxing yoga practice helps you to lose weight as well.
Stress Management
Regular yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns; relaxes the mind; centres attention and sharpens concentration.
Cardio & Circulatory Health
Beyond off-loading stress, practicing yoga may help lower blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood glucose levels, as well as heart rate, making it a useful lifestyle intervention.
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Ready to start your yoga journey?
My adult yoga classes are held at various locations in and around Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk.
Frequently Asked Questions
A yoga mat if you have your own, and also a cushion and or blanket if you would like to stay for Savasana (restful relaxation) at the end of the class. It is important you bring a bottle of water to keep hydrated during and after class and any blocks or straps to aid movement. I do provide blocks and straps free of charge and hire mats for a small fee.
Loose fitted or stretchy/flexible clothing. It can be nice to wear an extra long-sleeved top to start and finish the class to allow your body to stay warm whilst warming up and cooling down.
To aid balance, a 4mm thick yoga mat is best for my classes for optimal connection between you and the ground.
Ideally, allow 2 hours before a class to eat any large meals or eat a small snack an hour beforehand. It is highly recommended to drink plenty of fluids during the day prior to your class to ensure you keep hydrated.
Absolutely, you can. It is better and safer to practise yoga initially with a reduced ROM (range of movement) as hyper mobility can lead to injury when starting out. It is also great to measure your progress over the time and to explore how differently your body feels in this beginning state compared to how it feels after regular practise.
Reuben lacks confidence when trying new activities and he can become frustrated when he thinks he can’t do something. Lauren's welcoming environment helps children feel relaxed, confident and encouraged. Reuben loves his Saturday morning yoga with Lauren and it's a positive, mindful start to the weekend.
Jo Gaskell
Lauren is great with the children and engages with them on a fun and vibrant level. The children learn something new from each session and feel very energised afterwards. Lauren is attentive, welcoming and awe-inspiring! We cannot recommend her highly enough!
Thurston Pre-School
I regularly attend Ren Yoga's adult class on Thursday evenings. When I started, I did attend the beginners class in the mornings. Lauren is very encouraging, enabling you to develop your poses and always very supportive to offer an alternative.
Julie Harper
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