YOGA THERAPY
   
                                       with

                   JANE MACPHERSON  Yoga Teacher

                                   and
 
                  MARIANNE BENNISON Osteopath


For existing patients of the Faringdon Clinic and yogis who would like to deepen their experience of postures that are tailored to their needs.  This will also be an opportunity to receive intensive hands on correction  and some treatment in the postures.

Places limited to 5 maximum.   Cost £20 per session.

MONDAY     SEPTEMBER 8th        8-9pm
THURSDAY  OCTOBER 2nd          2-3pm

Jane Macpherson

Jane is a qualified yoga teacher having practised yoga for over 15 years and trained with one of the UK's most respected Iyengar yoga teachers, Ruth White.  With enthusiasm and humour, Jane teaches all abilities and ages, including ante and post natal students and has a special interest in the remedial aspects of yoga.  Her classes encourage the student to realise their full potential and through the practise of the asanas (postures) and the use of yogic breathing (pranayama) the student experiences a strengthening and flexing of the body and a stillness of the mind.

This form of Iyengar inspired yoga with its attention to detail and emphasis on accuracy and alignment brings about an increase in flexibility, stability,stamina and strength and helps to bring proper alignment and posture.  The practise of the asanas brings a feeling of well being to the entire body by stimulating the organs and improving circulation. As the body works more efficiently, problems like headaches, back pain, stiff hips and digestive disorders can be alleviated. Pranayama, the breathing techniques can lower blood pressure, increase cardivascular efficiency and aid relaxation.  

A typical class will include some initial stretching of the spine, limbs and muscles, then the entire skeletal, muscular and nervous system into a sense of balance.  A period of relaxation is included at the end of all classes to enable the student to release any tensions, to become completely still and to come into the present moment.  The student will gradually become aware of any tensions on the body and mind through the practise of the postures and focus on the breath will discover that there is an innate stillness and calmness in all of us.

This form of Yoga also involves the use of props such as blocks, belts and bricks.  This allows both action and relaxation simultaneously.  We are all different and the props enable each student to move easily into a posture that is right for their individual needs.

This yoga is for everyone who has a desire to experience a sense of well being and balance.