A dynamic style of yoga. We begin with warm up exercises and then progress to standing poses, twists, forward and backbends and balances. The focus is building strength and also flexibility. This can be a challenging class so expect to work hard. I teach a slow flow where we explore different poses and link them together in a sequence.

Yin yoga links the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine with yoga. One of the basic concepts of TCM is that stagnation in the energetic channels of the body causes illness. Health is achieved and maintained by having a smooth flow of chi (vital life force) throughout the body. The long slow holding of poses in Yin Yoga allows time for patterns of chronic tension to be eased and transformed.

As the name suggests, Restorative Yoga allows for deep rest while you are supported by props: bolsters, blankets and foam blocks. An excellent and revitalising practise for times when you feel depleted and run down.

This style of yoga is a good choice for beginners or those returning to yoga practice after a long break. Movement is linked to the breath so the experience is almost like a physical meditation. Poses are held for several breaths to allow time to find the shape in the body.