Yoga
ARU Yoga Society:
Please join our Facebook page or WhatsApp group for more regular information;
https://www.facebook.com/groups/aruyoga/
Our Classes:
Session Schedule - 2024 (updated!)
Mondays (17:15 - 18:15) Live session with Yasemin in COS310
Thursdays (17:15 - 18:15) Online session with Dani (live streamed to COS310)
Please book onto the class you wish to attend via the SU website (see below).
Everyone comes to yoga for different reasons. Some come for the time-out and relaxation, but the practice is excellent for developing and relaxing muscles and so is exceptionally beneficial for sportspeople too. If you'd like to see what it's like or give it a try, ARU is a great place to start - you'll be surprised at what you can do.
Our yoga instructor, Daniela, runs open flow classes for a range of abilities. The classes begin and end with 5 minutes of relaxation time, although the content varies. The classes are as challenging as you're willing to work towards - from a gentle stretch to a good workout.
Yoy can join sessions with Daniela online (via Zoom) but we also have a space booked on campus to join these remote sessions, where all of the equipment is provided, such as yoga mats, although you're welcome to bring your own. Don't forget a warm top to wear for the cool down at the end, it can get chilly. And bringing some water with you is always a good idea!
UPDATE!! We now have a second insructor, Yasemin, leading the Monday sessions in person - perfect for beginners, or experienced Yogis, who like to get a more hands-on instruction.
Beyond its reputation for promoting a mind-body-spirit balance, we, as students, also find it a fun way to meet new people from across the university.
Membership
Membership Fee for the entire year: £5.00
(This does not include the SU sports society £5 insurance fee, which you will also need)
Class prices for the 2024 year: £3.00/class **the Thursday (zoom) classes will be free to members for the rest of trimester 2**
Class payment
How you can buy a ‘ticket’ to the sessions:
The SU website/app - go to the “what’s on” events calendar (https://www.angliastudent.com/whatson/) and find yoga sessions that you wish to attend. Click [buy tickets] and check out following the instructions. (*Books+ cannot be used online.)
At the SU office - go to the reception and tell which sessions you wish to attend. You can pay with Books+, cash, or cards.
* We will get a list from the SU who bought a ticket, but we strongly recommend you to keep proof of your purchase.
* We apologise that, due to the insurance issue, we are unable to offer classes to non-members.
IMPORTANT INFO for ARU staff members, ARU alumni, CRIC/Foundation year students, non-ARU university students:
We apologise that, due to the insurance issue and the university policy, the standard membership is only for current ARU students (undergrads/masters/PhD). If you wish to join the society, you will need to apply for the associate membership to get access to the sessions we offer. Please contact the committee members by email to confirm availability of the associate member positions before applying.
We look forward to seeing you in class and feel free to message any of us if you have any questions :)
The Committee:
Felicity Clarke
Liliia Bilous