Hara
Mind-body coordination training for balance, awareness and movement
Hara is a movement-based practice drawing from Martial Arts, Brain Gym, Chi Gong and Yoga. It brings together coordination, balance, breath and attention into a practice that supports the ongoing conversation between body, brain and nervous system.
What Is Hara?
Hara is a unique mind-body coordination practice that draws from several movement traditions, including Martial Arts, Brain Gym, Chi Gong and Yoga.
Rather than focusing on a single discipline, Hara brings together elements from each to create a practice that develops coordination, balance, spatial awareness and attention.
Sessions may include flowing movement sequences, coordination exercises, balance work, breathing practices and focused attention training.
What Does Hara Focus On?
Coordination
Develop the ability to move different parts of the body together with control and awareness.
Balance
Build steadiness and stability through standing and moving balance practices.
Spatial Awareness
Improve your sense of where your body is in space and how it moves.
Attention & Focus
Train the mind to stay present and engaged with the body during movement.
Body-Brain Integration
Support the connection between movement, breath, attention and the nervous system.
Who Is Hara For?
Hara is suitable for all levels, including people who are new to movement practices and those with an established routine.
It may suit you if you're looking for a yoga class that combines:
- Coordination and balance
- Body awareness and attention
- A different kind of movement practice
- Mind-body integration
- Supporting everyday movement and confidence
- A steady, grounded practice
The practice is adaptable and can be approached at a level that suits your body and experience.
What to Expect in a Hara Class
A typical session may include:
- 1Warm-up and preparation
- 2Flowing movement sequences
- 3Coordination exercises
- 4Balance and spatial awareness work
- 5Breathing practices
- 6Focused attention and settling
The practice moves at a steady pace, giving you time to notice how your body and mind respond to each exercise.
Hara Class Details
Level 3, 76 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4501
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