YOGA with Mariana

12.30 PM - 1.15 PM
Friday 12.30 PM - 1.15 PM
* Membership required

Total Fitness - Bolton

Thursday 10.20 AM - 11.20 AM
* Membership required

Experience the physical and mental benefits that will contribute to improving your health and feeling of well-being! Session practice programme: Series of physical postures /asana/, designed to purify the body and open main channels to allow free energy flow, and enhance physical strength, flexibility, balance and stamina; Incorporating elements of Pilates for improving core, muscular and postural strength; Breathing and relaxation, a powerful tool for self-transformation, which helps us to still the fluctuations of the mind and be more present in the unfolding of each moment. Yoga mat /required at Markland Hill Tennis Club/, bottle of water, comfortable loose sportswear. Yoga blocks and belts will be provided, but you can bring your own, as well as small blanket and cushion or yoga bolster.

*Can everyone participate in the "Yoga with Mariana" class? Many first time yoga participants are unable to perform all of the poses. Mariana’s Yoga classes have various levels and props will be used to assist in getting to all of the poses. Be patient, after a few weeks, you will eventually be able to achieve more. If you are suffering from any medical conditions or injuries, recovering from operation, or pregnant, please ask your doctor or therapist for advise, before attending the Yoga class. You will be asked to sign a Medical Form when you attend your first session.

*Do I need to be fit and flexible to do this class? Not necessarily. Yoga will help you to achieve better flexibility, range of movement and fitness level. One of the greatest benefits of yoga is that you learn to become more patient with yourself and your body. The journey of yoga is never-ending and there will always be more to learn so your goal should not be to “complete” every pose. Everyone’s abilities and levels are different. Guidance through modifications and support systems (i.e., props) will be provided, so that students can follow along to the best of their ability. In Yoga, we cultivate mindfulness and we learn to listen to what the body is telling us. When we honour what, we learn a great deal about finding our edge without going too far.

*What health benefits will I achieve trough regular Yoga practice? The list is endless, but to mention a few: improves mobility and flexibility, builds strength, improves muscle tone and definition, better balance and core stability, supports joint health, helps in preventing back pain, teaches better breathing, fosters mental calmness, reduces stress, increases sports performance, self-confidence, youthfulness and the “feel good” factor. About Mariana:

Member of Fitness Professionals UK
Member of IYN /Independant Yoga Network/
Fitness Diploma - Focus Training 1997
@ The Nutrition Coach Academy

Qualifications:

BSY/British School of Yoga/, BWY Foundation Course, IYN Yoga Teacher Training Certificate 500 hrs Course Syllabus. Pilates/Pilates Solutions UK/

Fitness Diploma - Focus Training UK 1997
RSA/Royal Society of Arts/ Choreography, Exercise and Dance to music; Personal Trainer, Marketing and Sales in the Fitness Industry. Zumba, Zumba Toning, Aerobics, Strength and Conditioning, SPEEDO Aquatic Fitness Systems. Teaching and hosting Salsa Social Dance classes and events for all levels in Bolton www.salsamarianabolton.blogspot.co.uk

Choreographer of the Fitness DVD "Disco Burn", featuring the UK's TV presenter Coleen Nolan. Appearance on Chanel 4 and " Challenge" TV programmes in "Ford Boyard" - challenging fitness and mental test dedicated raising money for UK charities. Article on "Inspirational Mariana" featured in Ken Heathcote’s book “The Father of Fitness” 2013, Amazon UK