Gentle Yoga

SAVY Yoga has been serving the city of London and surrounding areas since 2011 under the most qualified and experienced faculty in LONDON and CANADA, and one of the most qualified and experienced faculty in the WORLD! To serve the people of London in a better way, we offer some very useful and healing, authentic Yoga/ Meditation/ Pranayama routines, ranging from gentle to very challenging Yoga, for the  beginner to the advanced student alike.

Here, we bring to you an introduction to Yoga classes being taught at our Old South SAVY Yoga Studio at Wortley Road.

Through demonstration, discussion and experiential movement, you will gain key understanding of proper postures and how to keep your body safe. As common sense dictates, one can function properly only if one is disease-free and is in a healthy state of body, mind and spirit. So, for us, your health and disease-free state comes first of all. Yamas, Niyamas, Asanas, Pranayama, Swara, Mudras, Marmas, Kriyas, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana – our Yoga is much more than mere ekanga Yoga comprising gymnastics and sauna! 

Old South Yoga Classes at SAVY, in the serene setting of the Heritage Conservation District of Wortley Village, bring to you the taste, values and expertise of the true traditional Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga from India. Inspired adherence to the eight pillars or steps of yoga bestow one with a calm mind and fit body and lead one towards attaining an emancipated life. In more physical or materialistic  terms, Yoga is more than capable of keeping one physically and mentally fit and disease-free. It has become the new hot and favoured way to sweat it out for better health. SAVY Yoga is a humble step in that direction.

Gentle Yoga

 

The more appropriate and descriptive name of Gentle Yoga is Gentle Hatha yoga, or Gentle style of Hatha Yoga – it’s a gentle variation of Hatha Yoga. It describes a style of practice that focuses on stretching and breathing. It supports the mental, physical, and spiritual needs of all levels and ages of practitioners.

It is a good practice for those new to yoga as well as the fast-paced yogis who want to maintain a healthy and well-balanced yoga practice. This form of yoga helps increase mobility and flexibility and is therapeutic too. Gentle yoga is not necessarily easy – while the intensity may be lower, the focus and commitment are higher. Connect to your breath and body and let go of your stress energy, worries and burdens. With a focus on action, alignment and breath, this practice is done at a tempo suited to listening to the body and explore what feels good.

Gentle yoga classes move at a slow, steady pace, mostly through floor based or seated asanas. Movement is linked with breath, and entry into the postures is gradual. You are allowed to experiment to reach a holding position. This protects and nurtures the joints, muscles, and connective tissue. You get to explore your pain-free range of motion and find your sweet spot. Poses are held for a short to moderate length of time. You work at a lower intensity level. You hold well-measured stretches exploring range of motion. Postures may be approached in gradual steps while focusing on breathing and repetition so that the practice is simple to do and easy to remember. This encourages a highly individualized approach to practice with on-going encouragement to make moment-to-moment adjustments. A deliberate rate of gentle yoga also provides opportunity for introspection and improvement.

Gentle Yoga is different from Restorative Yoga – Gentle Yoga has a greater degree of physical participation, while Restorative Yoga is intended to be more passive and therapeutic.

Gentle Yoga classes are typically appropriate for those who want a nurturing, slow-paced, well-supported, smooth, softer and relaxing practice. Generally speaking, these classes are suitable for people with movement limitations, or profound stiffness due to lack of activity and provide relief from disabilities and chronic conditions e.g., arthritis, back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders, recovery from joint replacements, recovery from surgery, illness or injury. These are good for seniors, new practitioners, women who are pregnant and those seeking stress-reduction or weight management. Gentle Yoga approach has even been found to be an important compliment in programs to reverse heart disease or provide relief from the challenging conditions of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, as well as mood disorders.

Gentle Yoga relieves stress, increases flexibility, calms the mind, and strengthens the body. Gentle Yoga, in particular, can be relaxing and helps enhance range of motion. It’s accessible to people who can’t do a practice that requires a lot of flexibility and strength.

Gentle Yoga is particularly good for balancing digestive difficulties because as it soothes and relaxes the nervous system through stimulation of parasympathetic nervous system. Done regularly, it can also improve sleep patterns. It can reduce and even cure insomnia. Many people report sleeping better on the days they practice gentle yoga.

This class is a part of our Basic Yoga program.

You can learn Gentle Yoga routine at SAVY under one of the most qualified and experienced faculty in North America!

 You are most welcome to  learn this routine and stay healthy.

This special class is offered regularly, every week.

Here are required details of the classes:

• Time: On Mondays: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM (Please confirm time with the Studio)
• Where: Online, Live Stream 
• Formats: As a part of Basic Yoga package or 4 Class package – 1 Class every week for One Month . We recommend combining this class with at least one more suitable Yoga class per week.
• Batches: One batch per month.
• Commitment: A commitment to complete the program without missing any class (except in an emergency). Missed classes will not be compensated in any way.
• Cost: It’s available under Basic Yoga program or as a 4-Class package. Please check the pricing here. 

More advanced Gentle Yoga sessions and Teacher Training courses are offered separately.

Special Gentle Yoga sessions are also offered in private sessions. 

Please check the exact schedule and time below.

Established benefits of Yoga:

• Improved General Health
• Longevity
• Anxiety Relief
• Stronger Bones
• Healthier Heart
• Healthy Weight
• Lower Stress Levels
• Increased Flexibility
• Lower Blood Pressure
• Improved Lung Capacity
• Improved Brain Function
• Greater Sense of Balance
• Better mind-body connexion
• Better Sexual Function  & Libido
• Lower Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetics
• Relief from Chronic Back Pain and Neck Pain
• Better over-all quality of life & much more…

The salient features of London Yoga Classes of SAVY Healing Yoga are:

• Comprehensive, authentic, world class teaching and knowledge-base in all aspects of Yoga
• Authentic Ashtanaga and Vinyasa Yoga training based on true, traditional Yoga from India
• Asanas, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dhyana, Kriyas. Chakras, Kundalini Awakening, Shatkarma, Marma, Mantra etc
• Clear, concise, to-the-point instruction and individualized care
• One of the most qualified, experienced, international faculty, well-trained in India with excellent teaching skills
• Yoga School with highest ranking of RYS 500 – we train yoga teachers up to the highest rank
• Yoga Therapy services for all diseases available
• Wonderful, knowledgeable, stable, regular, supportive, warm, welcoming yoga community
• Unique, specialized yoga classes – Sukshma Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Deep Stretch Yoga, Yoga for Face, Meditation Classes, Sun and Moon Salutations, Pranayama etc
• Workshops on interesting Yoga topics from time to time
• Delve deep into the field of Yoga – Keep learning and sharing knowledge
• Suitable time of classes
• Small size of even group classes
• Small Class Yoga for smaller groups
• Private sessions also available
• Decent studio  and studio setting – enjoy the character and warmth of the Victorian heritage building
• Authentic Yoga at reasonable rates

Sign up today and live life to your full potential.

Call or email for any inquiries.

To delve deeper into this important topic in Yoga, please also check different courses at SAVY. 

 

Dr Jitender K Sahdev

President and Director of Teaching

Please contact us to learn more about Yoga. We would love to hear any suggestions or comments that you might have. Space is limited in courses and participation will be on a first-come-first-served basis. So, respond early to participate in this exciting, life-transforming Yoga experience. 

Note : You should check with your health care professional before starting this or any new exercise program or breathing routine. This is especially important if you have any pre-existing health conditions, such as high blood pressure, migraines or heart or lung ailments. Women who are pregnant or think they might be pregnant should consult their physician before performing any of the breathing or physical exercises.

The information contained in the program is not intended to serve as a replacement for professional medical advice. Any use of the information in these programs/ workshops is at the reader’s discretion, risk and responsibility. The studio, author and the publisher specifically disclaim any and all liability arising directly or indirectly from the use or application of any information contained herein. A health care professional should be consulted regarding your specific situation.