Yoga
Benefits of Yoga
Yoga means "union." We move with the breath and unite our body, mind and soul during the practice of yoga. Yoga will improve flexibility and will stretch, lengthen and tone your muscles and increase your range of motion. A regular yoga practice will improve your core strength, posture and balance. Other physical benefits include increased breathing capacity, lower blood pressure and improved digestion and circulation as well as increased immunity. Emotionally and psychologically, yoga can help to diminish stress and calm the mind. Yoga can assist to become mindful and self aware as may also lead to improved focus and confidence.
Yoga for All with Heart & Soul
I regularly teach hatha, vinyasa (flow), Anusara®, yin and restorative. I have experience of teaching groups and individuals as well as corporate clients. I can tailor a class to meet all requirements,, accommodate different levels of experience and take account of any injuries..
I am a certified Anusara Elements™ yoga teacher and currently teach Anusara® yoga classes. Anusara® is a school of hatha yoga that places a strong emphasis on correct alignment. Anusara® yoga’s unique methodology of alignment is known as the Universal Principles of Alignment (UPAs). This brings integrity to a pose and increases body awareness.
All my classes have a meaningful heart theme that is woven into the yoga sequence. I place a strong emphasis on correct alignment. My yoga classes include pranayama (breath work), warm up exercises, the full range of yoga poses moving with the breath, closing pranayama, meditation and savasana (relaxation). The classes are suitable for all levels and abilities. You will feel relaxed, inspired and uplifted.
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Yin Yoga - Space for the Body & Mind
Yin is a passive, gentle but strong practice made up of predominantly floor-based postures and makes use of props. It works on the finer muscles and the deep connective tissues in the body. Poses are held to create space for opening deeper tissues in the body that reduce tightness and release the tension around the muscles. Done regularly, yin can help to improve flexibility.
Yin can be the perfect compliment to other yang forms of physical activity or as a way of unwinding. It can be deeply meditative and provides the ideal opportunity to delve deep into the psyche and switch off from the outside.
Yin is suitable for most levels and abilities.
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Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra - Re-centre, re-charge, revive
Restorative Yoga is a deeply relaxing style of yoga requiring minimal muscular effort.. Poses are held for 5-15 minutes and are fully supported by props This allows the body and mind to restore, heal and rest.
Restorative is often combined with Yoga Nidra. - the practice of yogic sleep that guides you to a state of consciousness between wakefulness and sleeping. 45 minutes of yoga nidra is said to be the equivalent of 3 hours sleep. It’s like a wellbeing hug for your body, mind and soul.
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Perinatal Yoga & Pelvic Floor Health
I am a Graduate of the Poppy Perinatal Yoga Teacher Training covering prenatal/pregnancy and postnatal/postpartum. I can support you emotionally and physically through this special life-changing and transformational time, Learn optimal breathing, optimal alignment, relaxation techniques and yoga. This is available on a 1-2-1 basis or in small groups to ensure you receive the attention you and your baby deserve.
Pelvic floor health is important and applicable to everyone. The main focus covers optimal breathing, optimal alignment, down-regulation and suitable yoga modifications to promote stability and mobility. Again this is offered on an individual or small group basis in order to tailor the class to an individual's unique requirements.
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Chair Yoga - Discover the possibilities
Chair yoga is very accessible and has a wide appeal - seniors, those with limited mobility or recovering from an injury as well as office workers to give but a few examples. Classes can be completely seated or use the chair as a prop.
Chair yoga is very flexible and can be adapted to suit individual's needs.
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Forrest Yoga - Breath, Strength, Intensity and Spirit
Forrest Yoga is a style of hatha (slow-paced) yoga created by Ana Forrest in 1982. It is a strong intense form of yoga noted for its longer holds, abdominal core work and standing series. Forrest yoga encourages a student to connect with their feelings to work through emotional and physical trauma. The four pillars of Forrest Yoga are the Breath (to connect in feeling with one's body and ignite passion for living, Strength (via intense core sequences and long holds of poses that generate heat and heighten the senses), Integrity ( in working with the edges of one's practice, particularly around physical and emotional injuries, developing tools to deal with fear and struggle) and Spirit,( to create a sense of freedom and "courage to walk as your Spirit dictates").
A Forrest-Inspired Yoga sequence will include Pranayama (Breathwork), Seated poses including neck release, abdominal exercises, side bend, twist or hip opener, Shoulder opening, Sun salutations, Standing poses, inversions, arm balances, backbends and other asanas, Apex or peak pose, Warming Down and Savasana (relaxation).
If you are seeking to Increase your strength and stamina, release tension and stress, improving your breathing, reconnecting to your body, seeking emotional and physical healing or spiritual awakening, then Forrest Yoga could be for you.
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