All Levels

All-levels yoga, suitable for beginners.  Poses can be modified and made easier or more difficult as required.  Let’s all just get together and have a good stretch!

All of Kat’s classes start with a meditation, a chance to arrive and bring ourselves into presence.  We always have a comprehensive warm-up before we move on to standing postures and balances, culminating with inversions.  After upside down time we look at backbends, seated postures, finally finishing with a delicious five minutes of savasana.

There are no entry requirements, just an open mind and an open heart.

All-levels yoga, suitable for beginners.  Poses can be modified and made easier or more difficult as required.  Let’s all just get together and have a good stretch!

All of Sarah’s classes start with a few minutes of meditation, sometimes followed by pranayama (breathing).  We always have a comprehensive warm-up before we move on to standing postures and balances, culminating with inversions.  After upside down time we look at backbends, seated postures, finally finishing with a delicious five minutes of savasana.

There are no entry requirements, just an open mind and an open heart.

In Eastern traditions, Yin is a compliment to Yang. Yin yoga compliments a more dynamic yoga practice because it can add new qualities. Softening, letting go, backing off and allowing the breath to still the mind are all gifts of a yin practice. Holding postures is an important aspect of the practice, allowing your body release to gravity and through the use of breath and relaxation.

By switching on the parasympathetic nervous system, this practice helps reverse the effects of stress and cultivates a sense of equanimity and relaxation. The class will take you through a series of poses that are held for a substantial period of time (3–5 mins).

All poses have modifications, so this class is suited to all levels and ages. Since poses are mostly floor-based, wear warmer clothes and socks.

Yoga Nidra, often referred to as “yogic sleep,” is a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating practice that originated from the ancient tradition of yoga. The term “nidra” translates to “sleep” in Sanskrit, but in this context, it doesn’t refer to conventional sleep. Instead, Yoga Nidra is a state of conscious relaxation that guides practitioners to a state between wakefulness and sleep.

Yoga Nidra is known for its various benefits, including stress reduction, improved sleep, enhanced creativity, and a heightened sense of well-being. It is often used as a tool for relaxation, self-discovery, and personal transformation.

Settling In:
Participants lie down in a comfortable position, usually on their backs, with arms and legs extended, and eyes closed. The room is often kept dimly lit to create a soothing atmosphere.

Body Scan:
The session typically begins with a body scan, where attention is directed to different parts of the body. This helps to bring awareness to each part, release tension, and prepare the body for deep relaxation.

Breath Awareness:
The focus then shifts to the breath. Participants are guided to observe the natural flow of their breath without trying to control it. This helps in calming the mind and promoting a sense of inner stillness.

Setting an Intention:
The practitioner may be asked to set an intention or resolve (Sankalpa) for the practice, something positive or transformative they wish to cultivate in their life.

Visualisation:
Guided imagery and visualization are common elements in Yoga Nidra. Participants are led through a series of mental images that can vary from nature scenes to symbolic representations, promoting a deep sense of relaxation.

Rotation of Consciousness:
This involves mentally bringing attention to different parts of the body, systematically moving through each part. This process helps deepen the state of relaxation and awareness.

Sense Awareness:
The practice may include awareness of the five senses, further enhancing the depth of relaxation.

Return to Awareness:
Toward the end of the session, participants are gently guided back to awareness, often through a gradual reconnection with the breath and a gradual awareness of their surroundings.

Yoga nidra can be practiced by individuals of all ages and fitness levels, making it accessible to a wide range of people.

Intelligently-sequenced vinyasa flow.  It’s not so fast that you can’t keep up!  We will work towards a peak pose in every class and the movements will be sequenced to get us there safely.

All of Kat’s classes start with a meditation, a chance to arrive and bring ourselves into presence.  We always have a comprehensive warm-up for at least 15 minutes before we move on to standing postures and balances, culminating with inversions.  After upside down time we look at backbends, seated postures, finally finishing with a delicious ten minutes of savasana.

There are no entry requirements, just an open mind and an open heart.