
PREGNANCY & PRENATAL YOGA
Pregnancy Yoga is all about nurturing yourself during this very special time for you and your developing baby. Pregnancy is different for everyone and within these classes I aim to be attentive to everyone's varying needs.
It is a time for you to connect with yourself and the little life that is growing within you. A time to slow yourself down and give your body and mind a rest.
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Pregnancy Yoga is very gentle, but I also want to move you through a flow that will give you a little boost of energy.
We will take time to focus on the breath (this will come in useful for you when it's time for the little one to come out) and we will also go through lots of relaxation techniques. Pregnancy Yoga gives you space to appreciate all the amazing and wonderful things that your body is going through.
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In Prenatal Yoga I will guide you through a flow that is designed to both relax and restore you. 'Me' time is always important, but also very special when you have a little baby. This time is just for you to reconnect with yourself and your body.
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As with Pregnancy Yoga, we will move slowly whilst paying particular attention to the places that need extra love.


VINYASA YOGA
Vinyasa yoga is all about movement and breath. I love to play around with different sequences, flows, elements and energies. Within the practice we will work towards a particular pose, maybe a balancing pose like Dancer's Pose or Tree Pose. We will warm up, stretch and strengthen the body preparing to take on the 'peak pose'.
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I always adapt the flow depending on the levels, offering lots of different variations along the way to suit everyone. For me, it's all about focusing on what you can do and accepting what is not available just yet. I see it as an opportunity to explore the body, but also to observe what the mind is up to.
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A great way to look after yourself and take some time away from the busy, fast-paced life-style so many of us live in.
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Vinyasa yoga was adapted from Ashtanga yoga with the intention of being more inclusive. In Ashtanga yoga you move through the same sequence each time, only being able to advance once you have mastered the poses in the level that you are on. For me Vinyasa yoga is more inclusive as we get to play around with a wider variety of moments and shapes. I find Vinyasa yoga works better for me as it allows me freedom of movement rather than the ridgidity of some other yoga styles.
YIN YOGA
Ahhh Yin Yoga. My favourite to practise and teach (I know you shouldn't have favourites!). This is a super slow style of yoga, where we hold the poses for around 2-5mins. It's the perfect opportunity to dig deep, physically and mentally.
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In Yin Yoga we are targeting the deeper layers of the body in a slow and controlled way. Apparently when they first tried to straighten teeth they would vigorously wobble the tooth with the intention of getting it in line, however what happened there was most of the teeth feel out. They then took another approach where they slowly, gently moved the teeth over a long period of time, known as braces. They found this slow movement enabled them to straighten the teeth without them falling out. It is the same idea with yin yoga, we are slowly moving the body in order to create space and flexibilty.
Yin Yoga is also a fantastic way to get all the energy moving through and a wonderful way to prepare the body for meditation.
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Perfect for all levels, especially if you regard yourself as 'not flexible enough for yoga'. I will show you lots of variations and ways you can use pillows and blankets for support. I highly recommend playing your favourite calming music.


MEDITATION &
YOGA NIDRA
There are lots of ways to meditate: you can sit on the floor or in a chair, you can lay down or even walk. You can meditate by focusing on your breath, on sounds around you or on the flame of a candle (just to name a few). The aim of meditation is not to fully quieten the mind but to become more aware of your thoughts, to have a little bit more control.
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I often meditation in the morning to set my mood for the day and in the evening to calm me down for the night. I love to work with intentions, positive affirmations and mantras combined with my breath if I am meditating alone. There are lots of guided meditations out there also which are great if you get distracted easily.
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When teaching Yin Yoga I love to end with a meditation as Yin often prepares our mind and body for meditations. We always start with a meditation on our Day Retreats to set the tone for the day and we always end our Day Rereats with Yoga Nidra.
Yoga Nidra translates to Yogic Sleep, it is almost like sleeping, however you are also aware of what it going on. Yoga Nidra for me is the ultimate relaxation. It is a practice where you lie on the floor in a comfortable position and do nothing but listen and breath.
In Yoga Nidra I will guide you through a few different practices, such as a body scan and a visualisation. Whilst you listen, you almost bounce around through the different levels of your consciousness.
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After Yoga Nidra, I always feel fully energised and relaxed. It's like my whole body and mind has had time to rest and restore itself. This practice is perfect for anyone, especially if you have a very busy lifestyle.