Restorative Yoga classes consist of gentle postures  held with the support of bolsters, blankets, cushions and blocks to allow the muscles to soften and let go and the nervous system to come back into balance.

A truly relaxing experience for mind, body and spirit.

During class we approach the fundamentals of mindfulness and relaxation which gives you insights to take off your mat and into everyday life.

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Suitable for all levels, including beginners and those with injuries.

Yin postures are held for a longer period of time; generally anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes. Unlike restorative, gentle sensation (stretch or pressure) is usually present. The aim of Yin is to stretch, pressurise and release the deeper layers of connective tissues of the body (tendons, ligaments and fascia). The poses work as a type of  Acupressure as the meridians (energy lines) are stimulated so Chi (energy) can flow freely.

As poses are held for long periods, students are invited to focus on the breath, relax as they experience patient, quiet and mindful enquiry. We go from a state of 'doing' to a state of 'Just being'.

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The long pauses gives us time to focus on the breath and develop a meditative state mind

During class we delve into the philosophy of yoga, physical and energetic anatomy and the fundamentals of mindfulness which then gives tools and techniques to take yoga off your mat and into everyday life.

At present I do not teach Yin as stand alone classes, instead the practice is incorporated into my other classes.

A gong bath is a type of sound therapy that's been practiced for thousands of years.

The term 'bath' refers to being bathed in sound waves – there's no water or soap in sight!

Gong baths are a total mind and body experience. Sound doesn’t just enter through your ears – the vibrations go through your whole body whether your ears are consciously listening to it or not. Gongs are the ultimate sound healing tool as they produce the broadest range of  tones compared to any other instrument.

The vibrations from the gongs literally massage you inside and out.

I offer Gong baths alongside my Restorative yoga classes and in workshops.

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Some documented benefits of Gong Baths

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• Reduces stress and anxiety

• Soothes nervous system and decrease blood pressure

• Helps you feel relaxed, balanced, and focused

• May help develop intuition and creativity.

• Gongs facilitate a fast track to the Theta state brain waves (Theta brainwaves occur most often in sleep but are also dominant in deep meditation)- 20 minutes of Theta relaxation is the equivalent to four hours of sleep!

• promotes emotional wellbeing

Absolutely anyone can practise Yoga Nidra, but it has immense appeal for those who struggle to let go. It also has immense value for those suffering from sleep deprivation, trauma, anxiety or depression (to any degree).Yoga nidra is often referred to as "yogic sleep," a paradoxical state of being between sleep and consciousness that's conducive to deep emotional and physical healing, rewiring your brain, and self-exploration.

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Nidra is a powerful meditation technique that draws our attention inwards, and we learn to surf between the states of wakefulness and sleep, where our body finds its natural state of equilibrium, the breath balances and becomes quiet, unconscious and conscious aspects of the mind reveal themselves, and we fall into an innate state of deep, blissful awareness.and one of the easiest yoga practices to develop and maintain.

While the practitioner rests comfortably,  this systematic, guided meditation takes deeply into your subconscious, leaving you with a sense of wholeness. 

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As you can imagine, feeling well rested is life changing, but yoga nidra also improves your overall health. A 2013 study showed that practicing yoga Nidra improved anxiety, depression, and overall well-being. Nidra helps activate the relaxation response and improve the functioning of your nervous system and endocrine system, which affects your hormones,  helps cells regenerate and repair, and  helps decrease anxiety and improve your mood.

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Yoga Nidra is weaved into the last class of the term, Restorative Workshops and can be booked privately.