YOGAgility

YOGAgility is mainly a mix of Hatha Yoga styles suitable for people of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities. YOGAgility classes are geared toward the average westerner, no extremes of anything, and no jargon. During a class we stretch, strengthen, relax, breathe, meditate, laugh, visualise, and enjoy lots of ‘extras’ drawn from other disciplines, that couldn’t be described as classical YOGA at all, the main goal being that you become more agile and at ease with yourself and the world.

A typical class begins with 10/15 minutes spent lying down, letting the body unwind from the stresses of the day with some gentle breathing, or simple meditation techniques. This is followed by easy warming and mobilising movements to prepare the body for more dynamic and challenging stretches. We end the session with 15 minutes relaxation, often accompanied by guided visualisation techniques, some inspirational poetry, insightful stories, or listening to some beautiful music or mantras – all very soothing.

The content of the class varies from week to week, working with different themes or focusing on different parts of the body; floor work, backbends, sequences, energising poses, restorative poses, etc. sometimes using props such as ties, blocks, chairs, and occasionally employing the help of a partner.

With regular practice you can expect to develop greater self-awareness as you learn to listen to your body, always working safely and patiently within your own comfort levels (YOGA is not competitive), over time your body will start to feel stronger and looser, your posture will improve, you will have less aches and pains, you will sleep better and your energy levels will rise.

You will also discover that the effects of Hatha YOGA are more far reaching than other forms of exercise, as the body becomes more flexible and balanced it is quite usual to notice a shift in mental outlook too, finding yourself more patient and tolerant, with a more peaceable approach to life.

I am registered with the IYN as a Yoga Elder with over 7,000 hours teaching experience.

I also offer the following therapies:

Craniosacral – Kinesiology – Reflexology

I am covered to practice and teach with Full Professional Liability Insurance.