I am a fully trained Sun-power Yoga teacher (Yoga Alliance 200 hrs) and have also trained with the British Wheel of Yoga. My own personal practice is influenced by many forms of Hatha yoga, including Astanga for stamina/strength and Iyengar Yoga for body allignment, as well as the gentler teachings of T.K.V Desikachar. I have also recently become very influenced by Yin and Anasura Yoga which I have found have brought more meditative aspects to my practice.
My classes are all mixed ability and I enourage my students to work with their own bodies, focusing on finding their own still points within their practice and allowing the breath to move the body and still the mind. We work with Pranayama (breath control), Asana (postures) which we link together in the first half of the class using flowing sequences to create a gentle healing internal heat (agni), then a cooler more reflective second half consists of floor based asana's held for longer periods of time. My classes always end with a lovely relaxation/meditation to calm yet energise the mind and body and which allows the effects of the practice to take place.
We work to music and I encourage students to work with blocks and straps if necessary. I will always modify postures where needed so that every student can work to their own ability.
Beginners are always welcome as are more experienced Yogi's. So if it's stress relief you are looking for, or more flexibility to your body, or just a meeting with like-minded people please feel free to drop in to a class and see for yourself how Yoga can benefit your life. Om Shanti x