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In
order to gain optimum benefit from the class, there are some preparatory
things to take heed of. Some of the bullet points below relate to your
physical practice and some of them relate to awareness of others in the
class.
- Yoga is
best practised on an empty stomach which is why the best time to practice
is first thing in the morning before breakfast, preferably after emptying
your bowel. As your class may be in the evening, you will benefit more
from the class if you do not eat or drink immediatley before the class.
You may, if you need to boost your energy, eat something easily digestible
a minimum of one hour prior e.g. banana, toast on its own, dry crackers,
biscuits. Do not drink during the class - not even water!
- Preferably
allow 30 minutes after class before eating, to let your system settle.
- Yoga spaces
are perfume-free zones. Please avoid wearing commercial perfumes or
perfumed products for the class as this can affect students who are
sensitive to allergies or have breathing problems.
- If you
have a medical condition or injuries let me know. If you are menstruating,
you must NOT practice inverted poses - the pelvis must be kept level
or upright.
- If you
are exrtremely 'physically' tired, let me know so that you can do some
recuperative postures initially.
- If you
are using my yoga mats, please do not use hair oil, or body oil or creams
on parts of you that will be in contact with the mat as they make the
mats dangerously slippery.
- If you
are taking medication from a psychiatrist, let me know as some yoga
practices may help your condition and some may have an adverse effect.
- If you
are on your feet for most days, it will be helpful to you to rest your
legs prior to starting the class e.g. lying on the floor with your legs
up the wall, or else adopt a kneeling pose. You may want to avoid lots
of standing postures so let me know if this is relevant to you.
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(0113) 262 5783 email:kristal@kristalclark.com
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