Classes

The traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa sequence synchronises movement with the breath. We practice Ashtanga using ‘Uji’ breath and we remain in postures for 5 breaths to open and create space in the body, to be present and aware, to release tension and to create a calm mind. It is a dynamic practice, that builds strength in the body and is known for its cleansing and detoxifying properties creating from the heat created from the breath, movement, bandhas and drishti, making this the perfect yoga practice for anyone looking for a challenging yoga practice. Offering variations and modification so the class is suitable for all levels allowing each individual the freedom to explore and find their own pace and level and taking time to breath, ‘to be present’ and to develop your practice with a deeper understanding. I currently offer a beginners class and a Mindful Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow class where we focus on being present, with breath within each asana to develop self awareness and connection, to feel embodied and alive, energised and calm all at the same time. I encourage everyone to take the practice at their own pace, take rest if needed, use props if required and to take vinyasa’s or not – your practice – your choice. You can make this practice as dynamic or as gentle as you choose.

Yin Yoga offers a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga with postures held for longer periods of time for 3 to 5 minutes in order to improve flexibility by releasing the connective tissues of the body including the tendons, fascia, and ligaments, even joints of the bones generally in the hips, pelvis and lower spine. At the same time there is an emphasis on relaxing the muscular tissue.

Yin can be challenging owing to holding the postures for long periods. The perfect complement to dynamic (Yang) forms of yoga.

Yin aims to unblock energy channels and offers a deep release and sense of letting go. Cultivating harmony and peace, a deeper sense of balance and feelings of calmness.

Benefits of Pre-Natal Pregnancy Yoga & How Yoga Supports Pregnant Women

Yoga for pregnancy is more than fitness as it provides complete wellbeing for mother and baby.

Pregnancy Yoga offers a holistic therapeutic approach to supporting expecting mothers during their pregnancy, childbirth and labour. Pregnancy is a time of constant transformation and change both physically and psychologically as the women’s has to adjust through the many changes to her body, when carrying her baby, and once the baby is born, hormonal changes and changes to her life.

Pregnancy Yoga supports an expecting mother through their whole pregnancy by offering wellbeing by means of relaxation, meditation, breathing techniques, not just through movements and postures, the physical element of yoga. Pregnancy Yoga offers everything a mother needs through her journey and the ancient techniques and philosophy support the mother’s wellbeing of the body, mind, soul and baby.

Relaxation techniques such as breathing and relaxation, including yoga nidra and meditation are used for pain relief, anxiety and stress relief.

Yoga postures and movement build strength promote flexibility, keep the body supple boost energy. They play an important role in assisting mothers through the stages of labour and childbirth as well as offering the expecting mother some choice, knowledge, freedom and movement and creativity to explore the techniques taught to help themselves through their individual personal experience.

Specific breathing techniques that we learn and practice can be used during surges.

Yoga can be used to reduce and overcome many common ailments including back pain other aches and pains and as an aid to calm and relax mother.

Mantras, provide sonic baby massage, stimulating baby in womb and through movement, mindfulness mediation and mudras mother and baby connection is encouraged.

It also offers a holding space to embrace and celebrate birth, to empower women and it unites expecting mothers on their journey giving them confidence to embrace their new role as a soon to be mother.

​Yin Yoga offers a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga holding postures for longer periods of time for 3 to 5 minutes in order to improve flexibility by releasing the connective tissues of the body including the tendons, fascia, and ligaments, joints of the bones generally in the hips, pelvis and lower spine and shoulders. Yin Yoga not to be confused with Restorative can be challenging owing to holding the postures for long periods. The perfect complement to dynamic (Yang) forms of yoga. Increasing self awareness of where we store tension and helping us release out tensions to improve our flexibility. A great practice for everyone whether looking to increase flexibility of joints or looking for a deeper connection.

Yin aims to unblock energy channels and offers a deep release and sense of letting go. Cultivating harmony and peace, a deeper sense of balance and feelings of calmness.

Simply Yoga All levels including Beginners is starting on a Thursday evening with Senior Yoga Teacher Kate Kearns,Yoga Aura at The Yoga Snug at Orange Bloom Yoga Studio.

Ashtanga Vinyasa (a form of Hatha Yoga) is the foundation for our practice, synchronising movement with breath. Starting with pranayama, breathe awareness, using yin style poses to open & release the body & mind, warming up with flowing Sun Salutations, strong Warriors and standing poses to build strength, seated asana of twists, boats and bridges, (wheels & arm balances for the brave) Finishing/cooling down asana and of course a well deserved Shavasana. Offering modifications and variations, adjustments and verbal cues for this mixed ability class