What to expect in a class

 Hatha Yoga is a branch of yoga that focuses on physical postures, or asanas, and breath control, known as pranayama.  It is often considered a more gentle and foundational form of yoga. It combines physical poses, breathing techniques and sometimes meditation to help balance the body and mind.

While each class varies depending on the instructor, most classes last between 45 minutes and 90 minutes. Classes typically start with a gentle warm-up, advance to more physical poses, and end with a short period of meditation. Here's a breakdown of a typical class:

• Breathing: Most Hatha yoga classes start with a period of focus on your breath or pranayama. As you go through the poses, your teacher will continue to remind you to focus on your breath and may offer different breathing exercising to try.
• Poses: Yoga poses, also called postures or asanas, are a series of movements that help improve balance, flexibility, and strength. Poses range in difficulty from laying flat on the floor to physically challenging positions. If at any time during your class, a pose is too difficult, a modification can be provided.
• Meditation: Most classes end with a short period of meditation. During this period of quiet reflection, which can be practised lying down or seated.  You maybe guided,  sound may be used also.