WISE: Yoga for Women 55+, Tuesdays 12:30-2pm, Urangan, $15

WISE - Yoga for Women 55+

The WISE team invites you to join us for one-hour yoga classes to improve balance and stability

The yoga classes are being taught by a qualified teacher from The Hervey Bay School of Yoga;  the school teaches Hatha Yoga in the tradition of BKS Iyengar.  This style of yoga upholds the belief that yoga is for every body, and its practical applications are well suitable for aging people as it uses props so that students are able to access and align themselves into the postures. 

 There are many articles available explaining the benefits of yoga for seniors and I have outlined 6 Benefits of Yoga for Seniors.   Yoga Improves Balance and Stability and prevents the likelihood of falls.

1. Yoga improves flexibility and Joint Health
2. Yoga improves respiration (Breathing)
3. Yoga reduces high blood pressure
4. Yoga reduces anxiety
5. Yoga encourages mindfulness

Where: The Urangan Community Wellness Centre, Elizabeth St, Urangan (opposite Miller St)

When: Tuesdays 12:30pm to 2pm

Cost: $15 per session

Bring: Large/beach towel to pillow your head & water bottle. If possible please bring a yoga block, strap and blanket/covering.

Bookings: Please book through the link below to pay now via credit card. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

About your Instructor Vera van de Velde:

Vera is a certified teacher with Iyengar Yoga Australia. She began Iyengar Yoga in 2002 and has practiced extensively under Alan Goode, one of Australia’s most senior Iyengar teachers. Vera attends the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Institute in Pune India for ongoing study with the Iyengar family and also attends ongoing professional development with senior Iyengar teachers in Australia.

Vera van de Velde holds a diploma of Yoga Teaching with the International Yoga Teachers Association and has completed both the foundation and advanced "Children and teenagers" yoga teacher training conducted through Zenergy Yoga 4 Kids.  

Vera teaches the children's yoga classes and a number of classes on the main timetable of the school.

Vera is a registered nurse and midwife and holds a Master’s Degree in Primary Health Care. Vera has 30 years experience in Primary Health Care working both as a clinician and service manager.

FAQS

Q – What if I can’t attend or need to cancel?

A – If you cannot attend please let the Learning Hub know by calling 41943000 or emailing [email protected]

WISE, funded by the Queensland Government, is designed to provide essential support, training and connection opportunities for women over 55 who may be experiencing social isolation and loneliness.

WISE will focus on social connection while learning life skills, arts, music, culture, employment skills and guest speakers for women 55+.