Julie Thompson – gentle, restorative yoga for all
Yoga Teacher in Flamborough, East Riding of Yorkshire
Julie teaches a gentle form of hatha yoga called VINYASA KRAMA YOGA, which simply means gentle flowing movements towards classical yoga postures using the BREATH MINDFULLY.
This is an ideal yoga practice for all ages to help you with good health, flexibility, strength and balance, relaxation and help bring about a positive mindset.
Julie’s taught a wide variety of students including students with M.E, M.S and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, physical disability and depression.
Julie’s been teaching yoga for 10 years and practising yoga for 20 years. Julie trained with Stephen Brandon of Harmony School of Yoga, and was inspired by Steve’s passion for yoga as an holistic way to health and wellbeing. Julie chose this style of vinyasa krama yoga because of its traditional yoga lineage and logical progression.
After qualifying, Julie attended further courses and training with Srivarsa Ramaswami (a life-time student of the world renowned yoga teacher Krishnamacharya). She was also trained with Sribhashyam the son of Krishnamacharya – a precious and privileged opportunity.
Mission Statement:
My personal aim is to empower, uplift and inspire you through the grace of yoga and creativity. I feel passionate about helping people to help themselves and find the peaceful, authentic place within themselves, keeping it simple and uncomplicated.
AHIMSA ARTS – Bringing together the arts of yoga, art, dance, poetry and harp playing.
Julie’s books
Love in Lockdown – a book of poetry, photography and artwork ~available on Amazon or
Touching Spirit – a book of poetry (available from Julie)
Julie is an artist offering open studio and commissions (see photographs below)
Julie practises dance and is exploring her own choreography ~ especially within nature, preparing to offer dance workshops to women.
Julie includes soothing harp playing within yoga sessions and offers regular sound baths.
Julie is available to play her harp at weddings and on special occasions.
Julie is a trained celebrant.
ONE TO ONE YOGA ~ A focused practise for self
Julie offers her own unique approach to help students with their own yoga practise, study or yoga therapy, at her or online.
Julie offers private lessons by appointment at reasonable rates where you can have personal time to create a practise to suit your specific needs and have a practise plan to follow that changes as you progress. Some students wish to also study and relate this to their everyday life and yoga practise.
She teaches at home where she sees clients. Tel: 07930868664 for a free discussion.
A NEW MONTHLY CLASS ~ Yoga, Relaxation, Sound bath and social.
A new month class to replace classes as Julie has chosen to focus upon one to one yoga and Sound baths.
This session offers students new and existing an opportunity to have guided yoga stretches, then relax to a healing frequency HARP SOUND BATH with crystal and Tibetan healing bowls, at frequencies to relax and restore and ease stress.
NEXT ONE 16 SEPTEMBER ~ limited places, so please contact Julie to book your place on Tel: 07930868664
HAND AND FOOT MASSAGE ~ FROM SEPTEMBER 16 ~ Julie is available to offer relaxing massage to ease your hands and feet. Please contact Julie on Tel: 07930868664
THIS STYLE OF VINYASA KRAMA YOGA IS SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS AND STUDENTS OF ALL LEVELS
Julie works from Bridlington, Flamborough, Filey and all areas of East Yorkshire to Pocklington and York area.
YOGA RETREATS & FESTIVALS
Julie has previously taught on various yoga retreats, including here and abroad (see photographs)
She’s available to teach at festivals and on retreats.
Please feel free to contact Julie on Tel: 07930868664 to book or for further information.
0 Reviews on “Julie Thompson – gentle, restorative yoga for all”
Julie’s yoga class is one of the highlights of my week. The group is friendly and welcoming and Julie herself is a knowledgeable and inspiring teacher. The yoga she offers is gentle and nurturing, but stretching too, and I always feel uplifted when I leave one of her sessions.
I have given a review before, but having been going now for a while longer now, I wanted to say how much good Julie’s yoga class is continuing to do me. I find myself more centred and calm after a session and this can last for a while. There is a progression of moves and endurance, but never too much. Julie’s gentle voice and her movements take us through all the moves, and she always stresses that we must only do what we are comfortable with. I have problems with both feet, so sometimes can’t do all the positions. Julie’s way of being is very inclusive and accepting. I never thought I would enjoy yoga so much but I really do. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
I started going to Julie’s yoga class a few months ago and it has been a marvellous experience. I have trouble sleeping, plus permanent damage to my feet. From the first class, I found it restful, soothing, calm and life-affirming. Julie is such a gentle and kind presence, with a mellifluous speaking and chanting voice. She is patient, explains and demonstrates everything very clearly and fully, and radiates a kind joy in her movements and demeanour. She is clear that people need to engage in the class in ways that suit the individual, rather than simply following her guidance. She is very aware of other people’s boundaries and the energy that develops within the room. My sense of balance and well-being have been enhanced by going to this class and I look forward to it every week. I cannot recommend the whole experience strongly enough. It has made an appreciable difference for the good in my life.
I am so grateful to have 1to1 sessions with Julie, her gentle and positive attitude instil confidence. I am a complete beginner and Julie has worked at my own pace, gradually building on skills learnt in the previous session.
Her harp playing to aid relaxation at the end of the session is just magical. Highly recommended, thank you.
I started doing yoga with Julie around two years ago on the recommendation of my Chiropractor as I was having problems with sciatica in my leg at the time and also wanted to improve my posture. I decided to have 1:1 sessions with Julie as I felt that this would be the best way for me to recover through the gentle style of yoga that Julie teaches and myself to keep well in the future. Julie was very understanding of my limitations and tailored the sessions accordingly so that I felt very safe and comfortable in her hands. Over time, I have found that practicing yoga under Julie’s guidance has not only improved my posture and my sciatica but has also had many other benefits. She has vast experience and knowledge in many other areas connected to yoga and wellbeing and I always leave our sessions feeling relaxed, restored and ready to face the challenges of life. I would definitely recommend Julie to anyone interested in taking up yoga whatever their individual needs may be.
I’ve done yoga classes with Julie and found her yoga so relaxing and restorative. I’m now doing 1:1 with her at my home. I highly recommend this gentle form of yoga and working on a 1:1 basis with Julie because she addresses your individual needs.
Julie has been doing chair yoga with my group of lady’s in chantry court for the last 4 months everyone who comes along enjoys the yoga. we have people of all abilities and ages and has helped people with joint pain to people with anxiety. julie is very professional and accommodating with our group and looking forward to learning more in the new year
I have just joined Chair Yoga run by Julie. After having had two hip replacements I am not so flexible. Julie has a quiet, relaxing voice and concentrates on “the breath” in her classes. You can feel the benefit of the exercises from the chair and the control of the breathing. I am a really bad sleeper and I’m hoping Julie will help in teaching me how to meditate.
I have attended Julie’s yoga class in Flamborough since it started almost a year ago and have enjoyed every class, always leaving more relaxed and in a far better frame of mind than when I went in. The classes are always friendly and Julie has a special way of making you feel more relaxed immediately she begins to speak. My breathing, posture and expecially my appreciation of life have all improved since my first meeting Julie and joining her in yoga.
I nd tranquility, agility, wellbeing and spirituality at Julie’s yoga classes on Mondays at Guppys. I leave feeling rejuvenated in mind and body with the intention to care for both more in my daily life. Thanks Julie, I am a fan xx
Julie has played her harp for us during relaxations at some of our workshops at the Rising Dawn Sanctuary, Wholistic Centre which took us all to new levels of bliss!. I highly recommend her classes and booking her to play the harp at your events. She’s a wonderful artist too!
Monday’s are my favourite day of the week since I have found Julie’s yoga class and I find it a great start to my week. I come home feeling refreshed and at one with myself and everything around me. Julie is very professional and such a lovely soul, and I love her lessons which include learning the sun salutations, breathing and meditation. Taking up this class was positively the best thing I have done and it’s helping me in many ways…I would definitely recommend Julie’s class xxx
Julie came to run a yoga session with our Beaver scouts. Engaging 35 children for an hour is hard but, Julie was fantastic at it. All the children thoroughly enjoyed the session. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
I love Julie’s class on Saturday in Millington Village Hall. A lovely friendly group. I have gone to yoga classes on and off for many years but Julie is so much more than a good teacher. The yoga is amazing. I wish I could join more of Julie’s classes.
Julie and I have been enjoying 1:1 yoga sessions for several years, having first met on several yoga study retreats. Each consultation I have had with her has been a wonderful experience, done in Julie’s quite unique style. I feel that she has the skill, training, compassion and connection to the Universe to tailor a session to whatever personal energy and needs a person has.