KTM Yoga

25/05/2020

Yoga Zoom classes Tuesday 26 and Thursday 28 May - https://mailchi.mp/2119e2a968c8/ktm-vinyasa-yoga-classes-4050057

25/05/2020

Free Vinyasa yoga Zoom classes Tuesday 26 and Thursday 28 May 09:30–10.30 am
Visit- https://www.ktmyoga.com/online/ to register and receive joining invitation.

18/05/2020

Sign up for Free Yoga Zoom classes on Tuesday 19 and Thursday 21 May at 9:30 am (BST) - https://www.ktmyoga.com/online/
These classes encourage linking your breath and movement to help open, lengthen and twist your body and bring focus and calmness to your mind.

13/05/2020

I am now running two Zoom yoga classes a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9.30 and 10:30 am (BST) for anyone to join. You can follow past classes at https://www.ktmyoga.com/online/virtual-classes.html

If you would like to join the classes, sign up for the E-Newsletter at https://www.ktmyoga.com/online/ to receive Zoom joining invitations.

Schedule and library of recorded online yoga class videos.

26/01/2020

As the Chinese are welcoming in the year of the rat (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020) symbolising optimism and energy, I want to share The Optimist Creed by Christian D. Larson written in 1912 with you all. Larson was considered to be the founder of the ‘New Thought Movement’ and lectured extensively during the 1920s and 1930s. He believed that we all have wonderful latent powers which with the proper attitude can be harnessed for success. Many have found this creed inspiring.

Christian D. Larson–The Optimist Creed

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words but great deeds.
To live in faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you.

Classes this week are:

VINYASA (FLOW)–SINGLETON VILLAGE HALL
MONDAYS 8:30–9:30 AM
VINYASA (FLOW)–EAST DEAN VILLAGE HALL
TUESDAYS 9:30–10:30 AM
VINYASA (FLOW)–SINGLETON VILLAGE HALL
THURSDAYS 9:30–10:30 AM

If you free and want to flow then I would love to see you.

20/01/2020

This week we will be focusing on the ujjayi breath. It’s an integral part of Vinyasa style yoga linking the breath with your movement. The ujjayi breath has many benefits, a few of which are listed below:

• It influences our parasympathetic nervous system affecting how we feel.
• It slows the heart rate and calms the mind.
• It generates internal body heat which dissipates out allowing for safer stretching
• It improves the uptake of oxygen and helps to clear all the stale air at the bases of the lungs.
• It helps to improve concentration in your physical practice by keeping your awareness on the present moment.
• It allows you to hold poses for longer
• It adds a meditative quality that maintains the rhythm of the class.
• and several more……….

Read the latest Blog post on Nasal breathing

https://www.ktmyoga.com/blog/yoga-nasal-breathing.html

23/12/2019

2020 CLASSES START THE WEEK BEGINNING 13 JANUARY

Classes from January 2020 will start the week beginning 13 January and finish on 16 March. You can drop-in or book the complete block at a discounted rate. If you are unable to make one of the classes and have paid for the block, you are welcome to make up for the class in one of the other classes in the same week, if space is available.

For those that want to come twice a week, you can purchase a second block at a 25% discount.

FREE CLASSES

Those new to KTM Yoga will receive a free class when they book a block of classes. This can be taken off the price of the block or you can use it in one of the other classes in the Valley.

EVERYTHING IS PROVIDED

Super grippy mats, blocks, eye pillows and throws will be provided. Just bring yourself and a bottle of water. If you would prefer to bring your own yoga gear, then please do.

POP-UP CLASSES

Pop-up classes will run between the blocks switching between East Dean and Singleton Village halls. There will only be one a week. The first one in on Tuesday 7th January at 9.30 am in East Dean Village Hall. Everybody is welcome.

It will be an energising flow working on fitness, strength and balance. Come and be inspired and see how yoga can benefit you.

As there will only be one class in the Valley during these weeks, spaces will be limited so do reserve your mat. https://www.ktmyoga.com/booking.html

More information on 2020 class dates and booking information can be found at:
https://www.ktmyoga.com/

Vinyasa (Flow) Yoga Classes in Chichester and West Sussex.

23/12/2019

GET THE FAMILY INVOLVED AND HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOUR YOGA OVER CHRISTMAS

Yoga is something that all the family can do and it could be the perfect activity for Christmas Day. Children will love playing with some of the poses especially when you add some imagination and fun. Teenagers will love being challenged to arm or head balances and the elderly can join in while seated or just enjoy watching.

Those who want something less physical might prefer a Yoga quiz! It doesn't matter how you do it, just have fun. Here are a few suggestions:

Poses for children to have fun with

Reindeer–low lunge with Goddess arms
Ice Skater–Dancer
Snowboarding Elf–Warrior 2
Snow Ball–knees into chest rocking and rolling
Husky–DFD on tiptoes
Father Christmas in his sleigh–Bow
Flying snowman–Aeroplane

Family fun

Dressing the Christmas Tree: Tree pose with arms stretched out parallel to the floor, everybody takes it in turns to add Christmas decorations to their head and arms to see how long they can hold their balance: a bit like Jenga in reverse. The one that makes them tumble wins the game. I will definitely be playing this one as there is nothing like some friendly family competition. One word of caution, yoga and alcohol don't go particularly well together so it is best to avoid these games if you have had a boozy lunch.

Yoga charades–guess the pose
Yoga quiz

Teenagers

Challenge them to free-standing head or handstands and see how long they can hold it.

Elderly

Whatever they feel they can do.

'Merry Christmas to you all'🍷🎄🎅

13/11/2019

Celebrate World Kindness Day with a simple gesture.

Today is ‘World Kindness Day’. It is celebrated internationally to promote kindness in all its forms. It started in 1998 after the formation of the World Kindness Movement. It was their hope and goal to create a day that would help to raise awareness of the importance of kindness as a unifying power between people everywhere. In previous years it has been celebrated around the world by the following acts:

 Kindness UK handed out 10,000 free chocolate bars at London Train stations
 The Singapore Kindness Movement gave out 30,000 Gerberas (flowers)
 World Kindness Australia conducted an enormous Kindness Hug on Bondi Beach
 Kindness UK encouraged a Text Wave that swept the UK
 A Kindness Awards Ceremony took place in Parma, Italy hosted by The Italian Kindness Movement
 Kindness Scotland put on 'Kind Kid Awards'

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions,
and the roots spring up and make new trees.
The greatest work that kindness does to others
is that it makes them kind themselves”–Frederick Williams Faber

29/10/2019

2ND BLOCK OF CLASSES START ON 4TH NOVEMBER

The 2nd block of classes for the Autumn Term starts on the week beginning 4th November.

POWER VINYASA (FLOW)

Mondays at Singleton Village Hall 8:30–9:30 am
4 November to 16 December (7 classes)

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GENTLE VINYASA (FLOW)

Tuesdays at East Dean Village Hall 9:30–10:30 am
5 November to 17 December (7 classes)

Thursdays at Singleton Village Hall 9:30–10:30 am
7 November to 19 December (6 classes)–no class on 12th December

REMEMBER YOUR FIRST IS FREE

Find out more or book to reserve your mat https://www.ktmyoga.com/classes.html

29/10/2019

A YOGA POSE THAT CAN BENEFIT EVERYONE—WHATEVER YOUR LEVEL

Legs up the Wall: VIPARIA-KARANI

The simplest yoga pose, but one with many more benefits than you might imagine. Lying with your legs up the wall is one of the most accessible yoga poses. It doesn’t require much strength or flexibility and is easy to get into. It is as useful for beginners as for advanced students. Read the latest blog post to find out more.
https://www.ktmyoga.com/blog/a-yoga-pose-for-everyone.html

22/10/2019

The first block of classes finish this week in Singleton and East Dean. If you have missed any classes during these blocks, there are still spaces on Thursday 24th October at 9.30 am in Singleton to make up for any you may have missed. https://www.ktmyoga.com/classes.html You are very welcome to come and join us. We now have a week’s break when I hope you can reflect on everything we have covered. Remember consistency with your yoga practice helps—as is the case with all activities if you want to improve. Yoga is something that can be practised at home. You don’t need any expensive equipment. You don't even need a mat if you have a soft non-slip surface to use. Fitting in a few Sun Salutations, some yoga stretches and spending a few minutes focusing on your ujjayi breath will make quite a difference. It will help you feel energised and ready for the day ahead.
The next block begins on the 4th (Singleton Village Hall, 8.30 am), 5th (East Dean Village Hall, 8.30 am) and 7th (Singleton Village Hall, 9.30 am) November for a further six weeks. I hope during the last few weeks you have become aware of some of the many benefits. It doesn’t happen overnight: Yoga is a journey and for many, once started it becomes part of your life. I look forward to seeing you on your mats again in November.
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KTM Yoga’s classes have something for everyone: Gentle and Power Baptiste Vinyasa Flow.