International Day of Yoga – 21 June 2023
On 21 June, we’re celebrating International Day of Yoga The theme for 2023 is Humanity with the goal to raise awareness of yoga and help people incorporate it into their daily lives.
Yoga is a holistic discipline that combines physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation to promote physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.
Benefits of Yoga
- Increased flexibility
- Increased muscle strength and tone
- Improved balance
- Improved respiration, energy and vitality
- Weight reduction
- Stress management
- Protection from injury
To celebrate this day, we are holding taster sessions in Your Trust centres across the borough. Check out the timetable below and come along and join us!
Taster sessions are free for everyone to attend. For yoga classes, these are free to Your Trust members with a charge for non-members.
Limited spaces available.
If you would like more information, or to book, please contact Elaine Stott on 01706 926205 or elaine.stott@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk
Timetable
Heywood Sports Village
| Time | Session | Location | Age | |
| 3.30 – 4.15pm | Chair Based Yoga (charges apply for non-members) | Community Rooms | 16+ | This yoga class takes place seated on chairs (or a participants own wheelchair) and is fully inclusive and can be tailored to the needs of people with a wide range of disabilities, sensory impairments and long term health conditions. |
| 5 – 6pm | Family Yoga Session | Community Rooms | 4-11 | A fun yoga based activity for the whole family. Using yoga based games and activities to explore breath awareness, mindfulness and yoga based poses. |
| 7.15 – 8.15pm | Yoga (charges apply for non-members) | Dance Studio | 16+ | Yoga is a physical exercise dating back to ancient times, and helps to create a better sense of relaxation and ease with those who practice the exercise regularly. |
Middleton Arena
| 12.15 – 1pm | Tots Yoga | Dance Studio | 2-4 years | Mindful movement sessions to be enjoyed with your little one by taking part in yoga based games and activities. Fun is the main focus with songs and play used to spark creativity, be active and coregulate. |
| 1.15 – 2pm | Tots Yoga | Dance Studio | 2 – 4 years |
Rochdale Leisure Centre
| 1 – 1.45pm | Yoga (charges apply for non-members) | Dance Studio | 16+ | Yoga is a physical exercise dating back to ancient times, and helps to create a better sense of relaxation and ease with those who practice the exercise regularly. |
| 2 – 2.45pm | Inclusive Yoga Therapy | Dance Studio | 16+ | Sessions designed for people with learning or multiple disabilities, includes stretching, breathing, relaxation, sound/rhythm and sensory exercises. |
| 3 – 3.30pm | Taster – Intro to Yoga | Dance Studio | 18+ | A specialist class using yoga to target back flexibility, movement and strength. |
| 3.45 – 4.15pm | Taster – Back Care Yoga | Dance Studio | 18+ | A basic yoga class that focusing on poses that strengthen back muscles, improve flexibility and ease muscle tension in both the upper and lower back. |