Yoga classes for all fitness levels

With its focus on “integration” and “union”, yoga can be described as a form of exercise that strengthens your body while relaxing your mind. Many people mistakenly believe that you have to be able to bend and twist your body into a range of unnatural positions in order to do yoga. Some even believe that it’s a type of belief system! 

Virgin Active’s yoga classes are for everyone – regardless of your age, weight, fitness level, agility, or religion. Our yoga teachers are trained and qualified professionals who are able to offer everything from very basic beginner classes to advanced group sessions. Check out the Group Exercise timetable for your local Virgin Active Club to find yoga classes that suit your schedule and your fitness level.

The health and fitness benefits of yoga include improved suppleness and agility, weight loss and stress relief. You can look forward to a toned and strengthened body as well as a clear and focused mind. Read on to find out about the different types of yoga classes* you can sign up for at Virgin Active Health Clubs:

• Ashtanga (Power) Yoga: A form of yoga that incorporates physical postures and breathing exercises with a focus on strength work and body conditioning. It is physically and mentally challenging, and is guaranteed to improve your core stability and overall muscle strength.
   
• Hatha Yoga: A common and traditional type of yoga that concentrates on physical postures and breathing exercises with the aim of calming the nervous system and easing tension in the body and mind.
   
• Introduction: Yoga orientation classes for beginners.
   
• Iyengar Yoga: A variation of the traditional Hatha form of yoga. Precision, alignment and timing all come into play during the process of following a special sequence of yoga postures.
   
• Kundalini: A form of yoga that increases spiritual awareness through yoga postures and breathing exercises.
   
• Yoga Stretch: A stretch class that is based on traditional yoga postures.
   
• Yogaflex: Based on the core principles of Hatha yoga, these yoga classes focus on postures, sequences, breathing and relaxation exercises. Ultimately, Yogaflex helps to promote flexibility, strength and stress relief.
   
• Yoga & Pilates combo: This class combines the principles and techniques of yoga and pilates – suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Join the yoga club! Call 0860 200 911 if you have any questions or get in touch with your local Virgin Active Club to start reaping the rewards of incorporating yoga into your gym routine today.
* Classes vary from Club to Club.