Yoga @ The Club House

[MattD]

I know ive been talking about this for a while ! ... I thought New Year would be a good time to start something new !
Please see below
Cheers, Matt

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Yoga @ The Club House

WHO ? - Matthew Day – Addiscombe Club Member since 2003. Yoga practitioner since 2004. Qualified Yoga Teacher in February 2011. Now an established teacher at a Central London Yoga Centre.
WHAT ? - Yoga for Cycling 1 – A progressive 6 week introductory course written by a cyclist for cyclists. Covering the fundamental yoga postures that benefit cyclists
WHY ?– To counteract the impact of the sometimes negative physical effects of cycling (tight neck/shoulders, hips, hamstrings, lower back etc), provide balance in the body and improve your performance and enjoyment on the bike
WHEN ? - Every Wednesday 8.30-10.00pm starting 18th January 2012
WHERE ? - The Club House, Fellowship Hall, Christchurch Methodist Church.
HOW MUCH ? - £30.00 for Addiscombe members, £60.00 for non-members. Fee covers full 6 week course, and 1 voucher for a free open class session on course completion

Please ask away with any questions – To book a place please pm

[Dan_K]

Hi Matt,

i'm interested in this. have you got many takers yet?

What would we need to bring/wear/provide?

[MattD]

Hi Dan,

Thanks for showing an interest, and yes there are a few takers already ! I suggest you bring the following ;
• Clothing that allows unrestricted movement. Perhaps a tracksuit or your cycling gear
• Extra clothing to keep you warm before and after the exercises
• 2 Towels or 1 Yoga mat and one towel .
It is also a good idea to make sure you have eaten a meal at least 2 hours before the class, or as a minimum make sure you have a healthy lunch, and then a snack an hour before the class .

I’m off to the club house tomorrow to check out the hall and facilities, and will send an update later this week with a few more details.

Cheers, Matt

[katie]

Matt that sounds just great
and that's on Addiscombe road right? it's just round the corner would LOVE to come
shame you've chosen wednesday could the next lot be on a tues or thurs?? cheeky i know but thought I'd ask, or, give us a bit more notice..
Cheers
Katie

[Snoop Doug]

Hey Matt - you should find a couple of big bags with mats and blocks in which may be useful - ACC bought them when we had pilates classes. As you go into the hall down on the right is a doorway to the stores. The bags used to be in a big store on the left inside the doorway, hope that makes sense and good luck finding them

[MattD]

Snoop - Much appreciated ...I will have a good look this eve and report back !

Katie - Thanks for showing an interest - Yes the Club house is on Lower Addiscombe Road . I will give your more notice if the day changes , or if there's demand for another session ...but that would more likely be Mondays - more of a recovery day in most peoples diary !

[MattD]

The visit to the Club House was a resounding success! . A quick summary below;

• Club Room has been fully renovated including new kitchen, new toilets , new slightly spongy floor ( ideal for Yoga !)
• The hall where the yoga takes place was warm and well lit
• Car Park available at the front of the Methodist Church ( Church is set back from Lower Addiscombe Road ) No 114, CR0 6AD
• Entrance to Club Room is straight ahead down the right side of the Church
• With the help of Joyce we found the Pilates bag . The blocks will be useful, but unfortunately the mats are not long enough for yoga
• Finally, we also found the completion rollers !
• Plan is for me to arrive at about 8.15 at the Church when the previous booking finishes , and look to start the class just after 8.30 – finishing at 10pm

[MattD]

If anyone has a change of heart its not too late if you wish to sign up for the 6 week course ! . The course is starting tomorrow as planned . Just pm me if you wish to join in.

[CaroleH]

I'd be interested but couldn't make last night!! Am I ok for next week?

Carole H

[MattD]

I sent you a PM on Sunday - let me know if not received and i will resend

[carl f]

Thanks for the last 6(4 for me.) weeks Matt
Anyone considering taking yoga up with Matt do it, I knew my body was stiff and inflexible from cycling and running and general life stuff but not as much as Matt has exposed!. Already feeling the benefits after a few lessons.... Looking forward to the next 6 lessons,thanks Matt

[Dan_K]

Second what Carl says.
I'm overweight and inflexible so struggle a bit compared to the others but I have seen small improvements over the 6 weeks. From a relaxation point, it's brilliant and Wednesday nights are my best sleep of the week. Looking forward to level 2.

[MattD]

Thanks for the positive feedback – hopefully this is just the start !

As hinted , the plan is to continue with the progression onto a 5 week Level 2 course @theclubhouse from Weds 29th Feb for 5 weeks.

The course format will be less theory , and more practise , developing breathing techniques to continue to improve effective lung capacity , and remove lactate/CO2 more efficiently. We will also cover the basic postures in more detail to improve the quality and effectiveness of the postures, and I may introduce a few variations to keep everyone on their toes !

The course will not only be suited to those that have completed Level 1 , but also any student who has some experience of Yoga/Pilates

If you think you may wish to attend and have any questions to ask, then please PM

I look forward to seeing you all next Wednesday

Cheers, Matt