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Yoga Vinyasas for Improvers is made up of three progressive 26-minute flowing yoga sequences that are suitable for those looking to move on from a beginner level. Each session instructs a series of postures that are linked to the breath; the pace is then increased until the postures are performed in true vinyasa style using one breath per movement.

If you are new to yoga or have had a long break from exercising, the floor-based yoga classes in Gentle Yoga for the Absolute Beginner are perfect for you. These classes are easy to follow and allow you to experience the many benefits of yoga without applying unnecessary stress on the body. Gentle Yoga consists of two different 30-minute guided yoga sessions. These gentle, easy-to-follow sessions are not physically demanding and have been created to gently mobilize and release tension from the body.

Gentle Yoga for Mindfulness is an easy-to-follow 35-minute session that combines a series of easy-to-follow, gentle floor-based yoga postures with the practice of mindfulness. The Gentle Yoga for Mindfulness session has been created to provide an opportunity to develop mindfulness whilst practicing yoga. Mindfulness is easy to do. It involves paying complete attention to the present moment without passing judgment or becoming distracted by other thoughts, feelings or sensations.

Restore and Sleep is a 60 minute guided restorative yoga session created specifically to release stored tension, still your mind and induce a state of deep relaxation, making it easy for you to drift off into a great night's sleep. When you wake you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this session, no matter what your day brings. In this restorative yoga session, the poses are held whilst the body is comfortable and supported. Your body will not be pushed beyond its natural range of movement. The Restore and Sleep session is devised and guided by Sue Fuller and was recorded in a professional sound studio.

The sessions are to be followed whilst sitting or lying, and they use a range of simple breathing exercises that will leave you feeling fantastic. Pranayamas are breathing techniques. They are the perfect way to help balance and increase the energy flow within the body, clear the mind and induce a meditative state. When performing pranayamas attention is directed to the breath; this helps prevent the mind from wandering, making it easy to reach a state of meditation.

This easy to follow yoga class is suitable for absolute beginners. The class contains safe and effective seated postures that are to be performed whilst sitting in a firm chair with a straight spine. The class has been devised and narrated by long term yoga teacher Sue Fuller. Sue is the founder of Yoga 2 Hear and a course author for the british School of Yoga.

Easy Everyday Meditations contains five easy to follow 15-minute guided meditations sessions - suitable for beginners and experienced meditators. The sessions focus on awareness , relaxation, calming the mind, positivity and loving-kindness, and at only 15 minutes these sessions can fit into even the busiest of days. The Easy Everyday Meditation sessions can be followed again and again whilst in any seated position.  

Yin Yoga Session 3 is a 65-minute guided session which contains a selection of held floor-based postures that will help release deep-set tension from both the muscles and connective tissues. Yin yoga also improves joint flexibility and stability. Taking the time to engage in a regular Yin-style yoga practise brings many additional benefits. These include improved posture, increased energy flow, balanced stress levels, enhanced sleep patterns and increased feelings of health and vitality. 

Gentle Yoga Vinyasas contains two different 30-minute nurturing floor based flowing yoga practices. Each class guides moves mindfully through a series of floor-based yoga postures, each movement is synchronised to the smooth steady flow of the breath. Moving in such a way induces a deep sense of inner peace and relaxation.

Yoga Relaxations consists of three separate 25-minute guided relaxation sessions suitable for those with and without previous yoga experience. The sessions will clear the mind, banish stress and induce a state of total muscular relaxation and deep inner stillness. The Yoga Relaxation sessions are suitable for all levels; they use simple and effective yoga breathing, muscular relaxation and visualization techniques that are followed whilst lying down.

Restore and Relax is a 60-minute guided restorative yoga session, created specifically to induce a state of deep relaxation whilst releasing stored tension. The session contains a body scan and a series of effective held postures to help identify and remove areas of tension. Restore and Relax will provide the body and mind with the time and space to rest, recharge, recover and rejuvenate.

This easy to follow class is suitable for al levels of yoga experience. It has been created by Sue Fuller, a leading yoga teacher and the resident yoga expert at Natural Health Magazine, to provide an alternative to our Pranayamas & Mudras Vol.1 class by combining different Pranayamas including Alternate Nostril Breathing and Brahmari with other effective Mudras such as Yoga and Hridiaya.

It has been devised to ease both body and mind into a state of relaxation through a series of simple floor based movements. Regular relaxation can play a positive role in health and well-being, by taking the time to relax regularly stress is reduced and the ability to relax increases. Using movement to enhance relaxation helps to focus and still the mind, so that reaching a relaxed state becomes achievable as the mind is calm and the body is also relaxed.

More Yoga for the Complete Beginner is a 45-minute guided class suitable for those that have never practised yoga before. The movements and postures in this session are kind and gentle to the body and provide a natural progression for those that have practised Yoga for the Complete Beginner. The class focusses on correct alignment and will gently release stress and tension. It has been devised to help you develop a safe and effective foundation in the practice of yoga. 

The Yoga 2 Hear More 2 in 1 Yoga for Weight Loss class has been created to provide a progression from the first class in the series and to allow exposure to a broader range of highly effective, stronger, more advanced postures that are suitable for those with previous yoga experience. The class uses postures that stimulate the digestive system and increase levels of oxygen which raises metabolic rate allowing you to burn calories faster.

Here's a practical and achievable Hatha yoga class, suitable for those with some experience of yoga. This class has been created by Sue Fuller, a leading yoga professional, to continue your journey into the ancient Eastern science of Hatha yoga.

Gentle Yoga consists of two different 30 minute gentle yoga classes. The easy-to-follow classes are not physically demanding; they have been devised to gently mobilise and nurture the body and help to release stress and tension from both body and mind. These gentle yoga sessions are ideal for those with restricted movement, those recovering from an injury or an illness, those who have not exercised before or had a long break from exercise, and those who have never practised yoga before.

Pranayamas are breathing techniques taught in yoga to increase and expand the vital life force (prana or qi) within the body. Regular breathing exercises can help reduce stress and tension, clear and focus the mind, and increase overall health and vitality. Pranayamas are easy to do and can be performed at a time and place that is most convenient for you.

More Relaxations for Sleep contains two new 30-minute guided relaxation sessions created to deeply relax your body and mind at the end of the day. They will clear your mind, relax your whole body and lead you into a fantastic deep, refreshing sleep. The More Relaxations for Sleep sessions are devised and guided by Sue Fuller and were recorded in a professional sound studio.

> Strong AM - PM Yoga contains two easy-to-follow yoga classes. The AM yoga class contains more energising practices, and the PM yoga class contains more relaxing and restorative practices to help you unwind at the end of the day. AM - PM yoga is ideal for those who want to practice yoga on a regular basis but sometimes struggle to fit a complete practice into the day. By dividing the practice into two halves, it can become easier to find the time to enjoy a home practice and all the benefits that this brings.