About the Class 

Classes begin with a prayer,  a series of warm ups/joint movements, sun salutations (Surya Namaskara) , asanas (physical postures) with gentle pace.  Students will be able guided to move with a sense of ease from one posture to another, coordinated with the breath. Classes are designed to create space to explore your practice, to find the balance between strength, stretch and flexibility, and to gain greater understanding of alignment and balance in the body. We will end the practice with relaxation(shavasana) and pranayama (breathing practice).

Instructions 

• Wear comfortable clothing – Cotton T-shirt, Track pants . Keep a towel, a water bottle near you
• DO NOT push your body to get into final pose  , prepare your body towards it. Do only to your comfort level. 
• Flexibility and strength will come with regular practice – do not worry about this
• We will follow the following sequence , it’s good for you if you do all the chanting and breathing along with me. Do not hold your breath at any point in time 

Class Structure 

• Beginning prayer with OM chanting 
• Warm ups + Breathing asanas
• Surya Namaskara with chanting 
• Asanas usually in this sequence – Standing, Balancing, Sitting , Prone, Supine posture
• Relaxation followed by Pranayama/Meditation 
• Closing with Shanti Mantra 

Instructors

• Ms. Pushpa Thantry, Director - Akshara Foundation 
• MSc in Yoga and Physics 
• Certified Yoga instructor, Pre and post-natal instructor 
• MSc in Yoga , PG Diploma in Yoga 
• AYUSH Level 3 certified – Yoga Teacher and Evaluator

If you stay till the end of the class, you can meditate and do additional pranayama post the 1 hr session. 

Complete your GBF Activities Selection Form by February 28, 2024 to confirm your participation.