020 7625 4521
These sessions enable gay men to learn and practise yoga in a
small informal group in an atmosphere that is friendly, non-competitive and
safe. Provided you have no serious injury or illness then the sessions will be
suitable and allow you to work and progress at your own level. The sessions are
aimed at motivating rather than competing.
Time and Place: All classes are held at Yogabase, 255
Liverpool Road London N1 (Angel tube).
All sessions are programmed for one-and a half hours. Please arrive 5-10
minutes before start time.
Fees and Bookings: A single
class is £12. Two classes booked for a single weekend is £17. Places
are limited so please book in advance by phone 0207 625 4521 or EMail. The first class you attend is payable at the end of the
session but payment is expected in advance for further classes. If you are
unable to attend a class you have booked and paid for your fee will be carried
forward to a future class provided you have given at least 24 hours notice. Fees,
discounts, refunds bookings and places are at the discretion of the tutor David
Tierney and are not negotiable.
Fitness declaration: You will be asked to submit a simple
declaration of your general health and inform the tutor of any injuries or
illness that may be relevant to your participation in the class. Please download the form to complete and bring with you, or fill out a form when you
arrive.
What
should I wear to class?
Wear
clothing that does not restrict movement. Shorts and a vest or t-shirt are
suitable.
Do
I need to bring any equipment?
Equipment
is provided at all sessions. Bring your own yoga mat if you prefer but they are
provided at the classes
Can
I eat before class?
Allow
four hours after eating a large meal, or one or two hours after eating a snack
before doing yoga. Tea is provided at the end of the session. Do not drink
alcohol or take intoxicating substances before a class or you will not be allowed
in.
Why
yoga specifically for gay men?
Yoga fitness
training sessions are taught by gay men for gay men in order to learn and
practise yoga in a small informal group in an atmosphere that is friendly,
non-competitive and safe. I find people work, learn and enjoy
themselves more in a supportive environment with people they identify with. The
yoga is serious but there is a light-hearted social aspect to the classes. It
is not geared for ‘pick-ups’ but the guys do make friends. A number of students
have attended regularly for several years and some continuously since the
classes began in 1995.
How do I know what level to attend?
The level of tuition is aimed to
enhance the practice at all levels and is suitable for both beginners and those
with many years experience. All Basics are covered each week before building on
them. Novices get the hang of the
postures quickly and progress with regular attendance and practice. More experienced students are
able to reinforce basic good practice and progress to more demanding postures
and more subtle techniques.