Yoga & Pilates

Healthy mind & body

Yoga creates a harmonious union between body and mind... a sense of peaceful wellbeing. Pilates focuses on aligning the spine and conditioning muscles which support the spine.

Benefits of Yoga include Strength & stamina, Mental clarity, Flexibility & balance, Stress reduction, Muscle tone, Sense of wellbeing.

Casual Yoga and Pilates classes are now included as part of Yarra Leisure Membership.
Yarra Leisure Pilates courses

Yoga Levels

Level 1
An encouraging introduction to the standing, sitting poses, twists and breathing practices.  Relaxation.
No previous experience necessary.

Level 1&2
Provides consolidation and strength.  Generates a deeper understanding of yoga postures and breathing.
For beginners to intermediate students.

Level 2&3
Includes head and shoulder stand, backbends, strong standing poses,  and pranayama. For experienced students , with their own regular practice.

Pilates

Pilates (Pi-lah-tees) is a holistic body conditioning method which develops body awareness, alignment and control. Movements and breathing combine to  strengthen the body (especially torso & abdominal muscles).

Before you Start

• Avoid eating meals within 3 hours before a class. A light snack 1 1 / 2 hours before is okay. 
• Arrive 5 minutes before starting time
• Wear loose clothing that you can move in without restrictions, e.g. loose pants, shorts, footless tights and bare feet.
• If you have any physical or medical conditions (or are pregnant), please tell the teacher before the class. Inverted yoga poses (shoulder stand and head stand)  are not done during menstruation (alternatives are given). Just tell the teacher you are "not inverting".
• It is your responsibility to inform the teacher of any injuries or medical conditions you have.

For the latest timetable for Yoga & Pilates classes at Yarra Leisure please go to Lazenby Yoga & Pilates website

 

Further information

Richmond Recreation Centre Gleadell St Richmond 3121 Ph: 9205 5032 Fax: 9429 8085 Email: YarraLeisure@yarracity.vic.gov.au	Fitzroy Swimming Pool Alexandra Parade Fitzroy 3065 Ph: 9205 5180 Fax: 9416 2317 Email: YarraLeisure@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Collingwood Leisure Centre Cnr Turnbull & Hoddle St Clifton Hill 3068 Ph: 9205 5522 Fax: 9482 3275 Email: YarraLeisure@yarracity.vic.gov.au	Burnley Golf Course Corner Madden & Loyola Grove, Burnley 3121 Phone: 9205 5048 Fax: 9429 3253 Email: YarraLeisure@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Links

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External sites (Yarra City Council accepts no responsibility for the information or opinions contained within external sites)

Victoria Online

Lazenby Yoga & Pilates

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