Yoga for a balanced life: July 2025

This course is designed to introduce learners to the benefits of yoga, therapeutic exercise and somatic stress management techniques, learning to listen to your body, build self-awareness, develop healthy movement patterns and stress management techniques, empowering you to master your wellbeing

Blending yoga, therapeutic exercise and stress management techniques, you will learn to listen to your body, build self-awareness, develop healthy movement patterns and stress management techniques, empowering you to master your wellbeing. 

By the end of the course you will:

  • feel more relaxed and less stressed
  • have improved strength, flexibility and stability
  • have reduced back, neck, hip and joint pain
  • have improved energy levels
  • have greater coordination
  • have increased self-awareness
  • reflect on the positive impact of regular movement on physical and emotional wellbeing and incorporate techniques into daily life
  • feel an overall sense of wellbeing

Entry requirements

You do not need to have any prior experience or knowledge.

Material required for the course

You will need to bring:

  • exercise mat
  • cushion or pillow
  • blanket
  • Tennis ball
  • comfortable clothing 
  • Water bottle

Teaching method

Formal instruction, practical demonstration, participation, guidance from the instructor

Assessment

Continuous assessment and feedback during course of sessions.

Next steps

You can progress onto other wellbeing courses.

More information

This is a non-accredited community learning course. You will not get a qualification.

Course details

Start date: Tuesday 1 July 2025
When:
Tuesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duration: 5 weeks
Full fee: £42
Concessionary fee: £42
Location: Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Contact information

Community Learning Team

Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for course information

Email: olc@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for room hire

Phone: 01344 354220