Yoga

Join us for a rejuvenating yoga experience at Chalgrave Memorial Hall, Tebworth, where Chalgrave Sports Club hosts regular classes on Saturday mornings and Monday evenings. Led by Rachel, a certified and experienced yoga instructor (RYT-200), the class will help you improve your strength, muscular definition, balance, and flexibility, regardless of your experience level. Although yoga may be slower-paced than other fitness classes, your body will still feel the benefit from regular training. Yoga classes are a brilliant full-body workout.

Under Rachel’s expert guidance, you’ll learn to cultivate strength, flexibility, and inner peace through a range of postures and breathing exercises. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, these classes are suitable for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or ability.

We are also happy to accommodate those who may have restricted mobility or have difficulty with balance. Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that’s done while seated, or by using a chair for balance, making the classes more accessible and inclusive.

Rachel has undertaken specialist training which allows her to adapt yoga for all abilities, seamlessly integrating chair support for those with limited mobility. Whether yoga is done in a chair or on the mat, the class still focuses on the same core principles.

Expect a welcoming and friendly environment where you can unwind, relax, and have fun with like-minded individuals. You don’t need to be a CSC member to attend, but members do get exclusive discounts. We’ll provide all the necessary equipment, so all you need to bring is yourself and maybe a bottle of water. Come and join us on a journey towards a healthier, happier you!

The classes last one hour and cost £3.00 for CSC members or £5.00 for non-members. Payment can be made on the day by cash, bank transfer, or card/contactless.

Through the club’s partnership with CBC Active Communities we have been able to subsidise the cost of the yoga to benefit the local community and encourage everyone to get involved and be more active. It has also allowed us to introduce the new Monday evening classes that will run in addition to the regular Saturday sessions. We are grateful to Central Bedfordshire Council for their support.

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Upcoming Classes

April 2024

Yoga Class (Mon) 29 Apr 2024 – 29 April 2024 at 19:00 - 20:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall

May 2024

Yoga Class (Sat) 11 May 2024 – 11 May 2024 at 11:00 - 12:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall
Yoga Class (Mon) 13 May 2024 – 13 May 2024 at 19:00 - 20:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall
Yoga Class (Sat) 25 May 2024 – 25 May 2024 at 11:00 - 12:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall

June 2024

Yoga Class (Mon) 03 Jun 2024 – 3 June 2024 at 19:00 - 20:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall
Yoga Class (Mon) 10 Jun 2024 – 10 June 2024 at 19:00 - 20:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall
Yoga Class (Sat) 22 Jun 2024 – 22 June 2024 at 11:00 - 12:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall
Yoga Class (Mon) 24 Jun 2024 – 24 June 2024 at 19:00 - 20:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall

July 2024

Yoga Class (Mon) 01 Jul 2024 – 1 July 2024 at 19:00 - 20:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall
Yoga Class (Sat) 06 Jul 2024 – 6 July 2024 at 11:00 - 12:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall
Yoga Class (Mon) 08 Jul 2024 – 8 July 2024 at 19:00 - 20:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall
Yoga Class (Mon) 22 Jul 2024 – 22 July 2024 at 19:00 - 20:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall

August 2024

Yoga Class (Mon) 05 Aug 2024 – 5 August 2024 at 19:00 - 20:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall
Yoga Class (Mon) 12 Aug 2024 – 12 August 2024 at 19:00 - 20:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall
Yoga Class (Mon) 19 Aug 2024 – 19 August 2024 at 19:00 - 20:00 – Chalgrave Memorial Hall

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Booking Your Place

You don’t need to book and can just turn up on the day, but it does help if you can let us know in advance that you will be joining a class. This ensures that a place is reserved for you and helps us manage the sessions. To reserve a place, click on the date above and use the events system to make a booking. This also ensures we can contact you in advance to let you know if there is ever a problem with the class taking place. Alternatively, you can use the Contact Form, send us an email (chalgravesportsclub@gmail.com) or join our Facebook Group and register your interest for the relevant event date. By joining our Facebook group you will also be able to keep up to date with all CSC events and activities, including the dates when the yoga is running.

If you require the use of a chair, please let us know when making the booking, and arrive 10 minutes early for your first class so that the instructor can have a chat with you to assess what level support you will need.

Why You Should Try Yoga

What is yoga, and why is it so popular? Yoga is a series of stretches and poses that you do with breathing techniques. It offers the powerful benefits of exercise, and since yoga is gentle, almost anyone can do it, regardless of your age or fitness level. Yoga is a 5,000-year-old discipline from India. It was developed as a practice to unite the mind and body. There are many branches of yoga. All yoga styles can help balance your body, mind, and spirit, but they achieve it in various ways. Some yoga styles are intense and vigorous. Others are relaxing and meditative. No matter which type you choose, yoga is a great way to stretch and strengthen your body, focus your mind, and relax your spirit.

Benefits of yoga

Yoga can make you stronger and more flexible. It’s a great way to stay limber and energetic. You’ll also feel more focused and alert. And yoga can help you feel great and function better in your daily life. Yoga can also help improve these conditions: Poor blood circulation, high blood pressure, arthritis, osteoporosis, limited mobility, lower back pain, trouble breathing, headaches, tension or stress, depression.

Yoga’s gentle movements are a big reason for why it’s so popular. Yoga is good for people who haven’t been active in a while. It’s good for people who have certain health conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis. You can change the exercises to fit your needs. Yoga is also great if you’re already fit and want a challenging workout, or to stretch out tight muscles. As you become more strong and flexible with yoga, it’s easier to do other kinds of exercise like running, dancing, walking, or swimming.

CSC Membership

Although you don’t need to be a CSC member to attend any of our events or activities, members do benefit from discounted entry. Membership only costs £10 per year and as well as saving £2 on each yoga class, new members get a free CSC water bottle as a welcome gift. Please contact us by email or Facebook for further details about membership and joining.

Further Information / Contact Us

If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to either contact the club or directly contact any of the team below who are responsible for organising the yoga. We look forward to welcoming you at one of our yoga classes or other events.

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