Practice descriptions

There is nothing to master and everything to explore

All classes are sequenced in four parts, according to the history and ancient literature on yoga:

A mobility element (seen as the Beginning Stage of becoming aware of your body).

A meditative element (known as the Vessel Stage. Breath and movement aligned and how the mind can be affected by the changes in the body).

A stronger movement element (offering the Increase Stage where you are confident and acquainted with the poses).

Ending with the rest and digest element, Savasana, (the Consummation Stage.  Allowing your body to absorb the class and your practice).

• Sun Salutations cover Surya Namaskar A, B and C.  Linking breath and movement whilst incorporating additional poses (asanas).  You will be offered cues and layered guidance with regard to the routine and flow of the class.  Suitable for all abilities.

• Pose exploration offers a few asanas that are linked by a theme: back bends, forward folds, balance etc.  Offering a full body of movement whilst concentrating on the theme of the class.

• Vinyasa Flow covers the linking of poses/movement and means "to place in a special way".  This can be a challenging class but you are offered space to explore every element of the flow.

• Hatha is a slower form of vinyasa, offering similar movements and poses which may be held for longer.

• Yoga in it's basic form, with poses practiced and held. Breathwork will be included.

Classes will include breathwork and always end with savasana (Corpse Pose) the ultimate restorative asana.  Savasana is key to your practice and allows you to absorb and assimilate the effects of the class whilst offering a feeling to completeness.   Some classes will offer yoga nidra (non sleep dynamic rest).

I do not teach anything else but yoga. My belief is that we are all spiritual beings, but a one hour class is not the place to share our beliefs. Your spirituality is personal and within the shed I will offer you a safe space to ground yourself, allowing you to connect mind and body.