Community Classes
All our Community Classes are fully inclusive and accessible for all with lots of options for every ‘body’. We pride ourselves on offering ‘real yoga for real people’ in a supportive, friendly and non-intimidating environment. The sessions encourage self-enquiry for those looking to ease the stresses and tensions of modern living in a safely held space.
Yoga, Restorative Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra
Yoga
Each class will have all aspects of yoga including postures, mindful movement, conscious breathing, deep relaxation and meditation with an equal focus on building physical strength and maintaining a healthy range of motion in the joints. A session may include aspects of Hatha, Yin, Zen and Taoist yoga practices with a focus on seasonal alignment based on the principle of 5 Element Theory.
Restorative Yin Yoga
A very gentle, slow, floor based practice using lots of supportive aids such as bolsters, blankets and cushions to allow our bodies to soften and release tensions to sooth and calm the nervous system. This is a beautiful practice of slowing down, stretching out and breathing into a gentle, yielding space designed to ease stress and replenish depleted energies. Bring warm blankets and comfy pillows to make your ‘yoga nest’ for some radical rest time just for you. This type of practice is wonderful for anyone with feelings of depletion, exhaustion and low energy levels and may not have much time for themselves.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra translates as yogic sleep with benefits including reducing stress levels, feelings of being overwhelmed and reducing anxiety. Just ‘come as you are’ dressed in your most comfortable clothes and prepare to make a ‘nest’ with blankets and pillows as you settle in and lie down for a guided meditation for deep and radical rest.
QIGONG FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
These sessions incorporate flowing forms to mobilise the joints, improve balance and stability along with breathing/meditation practices to strengthen the lungs and instil a deeper sense of relaxation and inner calm. They are accessible to everyone from the beginner to the experienced practitioner and can be particularly effective in helping to build inner resilience, relieving feelings of anxiousness, stress, overwhelm and burnout, bringing us back to a place of balance and ease. This gentle but strengthening practice is also great for anyone recovering from long term illness or adapting to diagnosis of conditions that will impact long term health.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR YOUR FIRST CLASS
It is best to avoid larger meals up to 3 hours prior to your yoga practice.
- YOUR OWN Yoga mat
- x2 blankets and a drink of water
- Loose fitting layers/stretchy clothing is advisable