Gentle Yoga
"Yoga is not about touching your toes. It's about what you learn on the way down.”
This famous quote by Judith Hanson Lasater beautifully captures the essence of gentle yoga. It reminds us that the practice is not just about achieving physical postures but rather about the journey of self-discovery, inner growth, and mindfulness that unfolds as we move through each pose with awareness and compassion. Gentle yoga encourages us to focus on the process, the breath, and the present moment, fostering a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us.
Gentle Yoga Classes are generally for people who prefer milder yoga techniques. These classes help people with movement limitations, extreme stiffness due to lack of physical activity, senior citizens with chronic conditions, or someone with little to no exposure to yoga. The classes are designed to be slow paced, non-strenuous and restorative. They comprise of careful stretches and customised asanas approached step by step while focusing on breathing and proper relaxation.
Gentle Yoga Options
1. Gentle Yoga Regular Classes
You may directly enrol in our regular Gentle Yoga classes even if you have a little exposure to Yoga. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or simply seeking a calming practice, our gentle yoga sessions can be the perfect solution. You will experience the joy of a serene and revitalising practice.
Timings: 08:15 - 09:15 hrs IST Monday - Friday (60- minute practice in every session. The teacher monitors every participant individually)
Cost per month: ₹2500 | $30 | £25
2. Gentle Yoga Beginners Course
If you are totally new to Yoga, we recommend the Gentle Yoga Beginners Course conducted by our gentle yoga specialist teachers. We run these specially customised courses for senior citizens with chronic conditions, people with limited mobility, those who are just starting out on their yoga journey or simply for those who prefer learning the slower, restorative practice.
6 Learning Sessions of 90-minute duration each over weekdays, taught live over the Zoom App by a senior YV Gentle Yoga specialist teacher, supported by experienced demonstrators. It is followed by a 2-week practice on weekdays in the Gentle Yoga classes, again under live guidance & instructions by experienced YV teachers, supported by demonstrators over the Zoom App.
What we teach in the Gentle Yoga Beginners Course:
Basic Principles of Yoga
Modified Surya Namaskara
Toned down variations of 12 classical Yogasanas
Correct techniques to harness Pranic energy through Yogic breathing, Kapalabhati and Pranayama
Physical & psychic benefits of the yogic activities taught
Precautions & Contraindications of the yogic activities taught
Relevance & co-relation of Yoga practices with Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to Meditation Techniques
Minimum signups required to start a time-slot: 3 (To sign up, please go to the Beginners Courses page from navigation at the top of the page)