Yoga
Classes
"Moving into Stillness"
Yoga means the joining or "Union" of body, heart & mind. My yoga classes offer a deeply held space for students to explore the resistances and blocks which restrict this "Union" or sense of freedom & flow.
Through a sequence of breathing practices (Pranayama), physical postures (Asanas), relaxation and stillness I gently guide students inwards. Paying attention to the sensations in the body and anchoring the awareness through the breath, encourage a deeper inner connection.
Letting go of the thinking mind, which is focused in the past or future, and trusting in the wisdom of the body helps to deepen the sense of presence. I offer practices which help develop a rooted center and provide the stability and strength which forms the foundation for freedom of movement and flexibility.
Learning to align the body from within and tuning in to the flow of energy or life force (Prana/ Ki/ Chi ) enhances mobility and our physical, mental and emotional state. Since all our experiences in life are held in the body we often learn to disconnect and avoid what feels uncomfortable. I encourage students to explore imbalances through bringing awareness to the discomfort and the inner workings of the body, offering ways to promote heath and healing and deeper states of mind.
I draw from the wisdom of the energy centers ( Chakras) and pathways (Nadis) of traditional yoga and the corresponding energy channels (Meridians) and associated organs in Chinese medicine. I use Do-In (self shiatsu) and Acupressure techniques to enhance the yoga practice.
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I have been practicing yoga for nearly 40 years and teaching almost 30 years. I am a qualified and fully insured British Wheel of Yoga teacher. I have practiced many styles of yoga including Sivananda, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini and Hot Yoga which have all informed my teaching. I have taught classes for: children, teenagers, the elderly, pregnancy, elite athletes and tennis players. I have been a regular teacher at the One World Festival
"The purpose of yoga is to facilitate the profound inner relaxation that accompanies fearlessness. The release from fear is what finally precipitates the full flowering of love" Erich Schiffmann
