Hatha Yoga

Coming to my Hatha Yoga classes is a really great way to improve your well-being and reduce your stress levels at the same time as becoming more flexible and increasing your strength and stamina.  We practice physical postures that stabilise, strengthen and mobilise the body and a variety of breathing practices.  These breathing practices improve your breathing and help you develop awareness and control of your breath which will not only improve your lung capacity and functionality, but also have the added benefits of helping you relax as well as improving your concentration.  Every class finishes with a relaxation in savasana so you leave feeling calm and grounded.

Why is a yoga class not just another exercise class?  When we practice yoga, whether that’s the physical poses or breathing practices, we use the breath which helps to link the mind and spirit to the body.  The word “yoga” translates from it’s original Sanksrit language as ‘union’ between mind, body and spirit.

One of the biggest myths about yoga is that you need to be flexible to be able to practice.  You absolutely do not need to be able to touch your toes and although that may happen as a result of coming to my classes and regularly practising yoga poses which is fine, it’s also fine if you never manage to touch your toes and is because there are so many factors involved because of the way everyone’s body is constructed.  We’re all individual and when we’re practising yoga it’s not just about hamstrings.

My classes are a nurturing, kind and calm space for your yoga practice where I encourage you to practice at your own pace and capacity whatever that looks like.  We don’t take ourselves too seriously and laughter is very much a part of every class.  My classes are supportive and inclusive and you’re welcome to join us whether you’re a beginner or more experienced.

If a yoga class is what you’re looking for then have a look at my classes. If you don’t feel you’re ready to come to a yoga class yet then why not book a one-to-one yoga session with me or you could get together with a group of your friends (up to 4) and have a group yoga session.