FAQs

what do i bring/ wear?

A yoga mat, a water bottle, a blanket.

I have a couple of spare mats to get you going if needed.

I also have blocks and bricks that you are welcome to use, which will refine your asana posture.

Wear clothes that allow you to move freely and are neither too tight nor too baggy.

Yoga is practised in bare feet for improved balance, grip and awareness.

Try not to eat a large meal just before arriving. Give yourself an hour to digest.

what ARE your booking Terms?

Come exactly as you are. It's amazing how quickly the small changes happen. What was once unfamiliar, soon becomes natural.

All postures (asanas) are demonstrated and can be gently adjusted or modified to maximise your benefit.

Work with the instincts of your body and how you find yourself on that particular day. If you are kind to your body, it will respond in an incredible way.

what is yoga?

Yoga, meaning to yoke or unite, originated in India thousands of years ago. Hatha yoga (the postures or 'asanas') is only part of a much larger picture of yoga philosophy, which is a way of looking at, and living within, the world. Yoga is not bound to any religion and you do not have to follow any particular belief. Hatha yoga concentrates on body awareness and breathing, by stretching and moving in partnership with the in and out breath. Classes may take the form of an initial centering, a general warm up, followed by a series of asanas (postures), which come in a variety of planes of movement (forward, lateral and backward bends, rotations, inversions and balances). The latter part of the class consists of a breathing (pranayama) session to facilitate the final relaxation, which consolidates and absorbs all the benefits of your practise.

how will yoga benefit me?

Hormones become more balanced through regular yoga practice, which supports pre menstrual cycles, the peri menopausal season of life and beyond. Yoga will increase muscle flexibility and strength, releasing endorphins (feel good hormones) throughout your system. Bone density improves, which is important as we age. It also improves balance. You will gain an understanding of how your body works, a kinder attitude and gratitude for your body and life, a slowing down, and a greater tolerance to stress (nervous system regulation). This creates a positive upward and expanding healing spiral. Increased body awareness reduces physical tension and improves posture. Gaining breath awareness is a valuable indicator of rising stress in your body. It reminds you when to pause and take a slow exhale to bring you back into your body - an effective life tool to settle the fractious mind. Your sleep may also greatly improve.

can i practice when i am pregnant or if i suffer with a particular chronic condition?

If you have heart problems, high or low blood pressure, respiratory problems, depression, epilepsy, arthritis, have had a recent operation or a change in medication, or any other significant condition that will affect your practice, it is your responsibility to inform me at the point of booking, or prior to the class itself if anything changes. This enables me to offer alternatives during the class that make your practise safe and accessible. I can only do this if I am informed. Always listen to your body, as you know it best, and follow the modifications and variations offered in class. Speak with your GP if you need specific medical advice or approval before joining the class. 

All classes are taken at your own risk.

Yoga is hugely beneficial in pregnancy from the second trimester, however if attending a general yoga class, certain postures are prohibited and alternatives will be given.

i am a total beginner. is that ok?

I like to keep this part really simple to cover my costs:

I am unable to offer refunds on unattended classes.

For consistency and commitment, no drop-in bookings are taken (at this stage), while the classes establish.

If you already have holiday booked prior to booking onto a block course of 6 classes, that week can be followed over.