We offer a range of Hatha Yoga classes in the Iyengar style.
Classes vary in style and intensity. Mindfulness, breathwork and yoga philosophy teachings are also integrated into each class to provide a rounded, holistic experience for improved health and well-being.
At the end of a class, we finish with a calm relaxation (Savasana) to absorb the benefits of the class and to switch off for a while.
Foundation Basics
Beginners
We recommend attending our 4 week course of Foundation Basics classes to get you started on your yoga journey or if you are coming back after a period of inactivity or after injury.
You don’t need to be already flexible or fit to attend.
We cover basic yoga poses to move all areas of the body. Teachers will provide modifications to the poses to suit everyone’s level.
After you have done the course, you can carry on attending these classes as and when you like or you can move onto our other classes.
Each course explores different poses and areas of the body, so there’s always something new to learn and simply enjoy!
Level 1
Some experience
The next step up from the Foundation Basics.
By attending the Level 1 classes you will continue to discover how to connect with your body.
Expect slightly stronger poses and to hold the poses for longer.
Aims to build up your stamina, balance and awareness of your breath, body and mind.
An accessible, well-rounded class to improve your flexibility, stability, and muscle tone.
Level 2
Experienced
Suitable for those with yoga experience who want to work more strongly to build focus, inner steadiness and flexibility.
We look in depth at poses building them from the basics, to develop and explore the pose and the effects on our body and mind.
There’s a strong emphasis on breathwork (Ujjayi and Pranayama).
Steady Flow
Some experience /experienced
A wonderful energising way to start your mornings.
A series of dynamic and gentle poses combined to form a slow flow of movement to develop your flexibility, strength, energy and focus.
The far infrared heaters are turned on in winter heating the room to 32 degrees, to enhance and deepen the benefits of the flow movements.
Open to all levels
Beginners /some experience /experienced
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Usually involves slightly stronger poses than Foundation Basics classes.
The teacher will guide you through the poses, enabling you to work to your own level of experience/fitness.
An accessible, well-rounded class to improve your flexibility, stability, and muscle tone.
Meditation
Beginners /some experience /experienced
Covers the basics on learning and practicing meditation, as well as explaining different meditation techniques.
These classes will suit beginners and those with more experience who are wanting to progress their practice.
An opportunity to get some time to be quiet, close out the external noise and to get grounded.
Getting prepared for class
We want you to feel at ease when coming to class, so here are a few things to get you prepared.
Arrive 10-15 minutes before the class start time, especially for your first class, so that you have time to register, sort out payment, meet the teacher and settle down.
The yoga studio is fully equipped. Feel free to bring your own mat if you prefer.
For the hot yoga (steady flow classes) you might like to bring a towel.
Wear comfortable clothing that is not too loose. Leggings or shorts and a t-shirt are ideal.
We practice barefoot, so please leave your shoes on the shoe rack at the studio door.
For optimum results, yoga should be practiced on an empty stomach. Allow a 2 hour digestion period after a large meal and 1 hour after a light one before coming to class.
Please don’t bring drinks into class. You can hydrate before or after class, no drinking during class.
If you have any specific medical condition, injury or have recently had an operation, please see the teacher at class.
And finally…
Don’t overdo it!
It can be tempting to push through the pain and tension but the better option is to scale back and do less. This approach will help you release that tension in the longer term and heal any injuries more effectively.
