Aerial Yoga
Aerial Yoga Aerial Yoga combines poses and a special hammock, suspended from the ceiling, for a class that takes place a few feet above the ground rather than on a mat. This modern yoga style increases spinal flexibility and provides support for inversions and other challenging poses, thanks to the hammock. Originally developed by dancer…
Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga Not to be confused with, but certainly not distinct from Patanjali’s classic ‘Eight (asha) Limb (tanga)’ system of yoga; this form of yoga has a common origin in contemporary times with both Iyengar and Viniyoga styles, in that it has at its source the great yogi master Krishnamacharya. It is considered of the…
Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti Yoga Bhakti Yoga, also known as Bhakti Marga, is the Yoga of Love and Devotion and is one of the four main paths, or strands, of Yoga. It offers the yogi fast and immediate access to the transformational energy of unconditional love by stimulating the Heart Chakra through the art of chanting, singing, mantras,…
Bikram Yoga
Bikram Yoga Whether you have a consistent yoga practice, or you’ve never set foot in a studio before, there’s a chance you’ve heard of Bikram Yoga. Reaching the Western world in the early 1970s, Bikram Yoga became known for its heat and intensity. A life changing sequence, boasting many celebrity supporters, the popularity of Bikram…
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga is a relatively new approach to the ancient practice of Yoga. Chair Yoga is accessible to all levels of health, age and mobility and is ideal for anyone that wishes to gain the benefits of a Yoga practice without getting up and down from the floor. You will find many elements…
Children’s Yoga
Children’s Yoga So often you will hear fellow yoga practitioners say: “Oh, I wish we had practiced yoga as a child” or ” Wouldn’t it have been amazing if we had found yoga as a child.” As adults we know the benefits a regular yoga practice can bring, we know how fabulous we feel after…
Dru Yoga
Dru Yoga Dru Yoga is a gentle, flowing form of Yoga which is often dubbed the “feeling” Yoga due to its heart-based sequences which release tension and bring bliss and balance to body, mindand spirit. Popular with both beginner yogis seeking a very adaptable class, as well as more experienced yogis wishing to become their…
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for many years, there is a chance that ‘Gentle Yoga’ is a new concept to you. Luckily, Gentle Yoga does very much what it says on the tin. Its yoga, probably as you know it, but gentle. What is Gentle Yoga? Essentially, Gentle…
Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga Hatha yoga is a widely practiced branch of yoga, often deemed popular with beginners due to its moderate pace and static holds in each posture. Although it is often thought of as a gentle practice when considered alongside faster paced forms of yoga, such as vinyasa flow, or Ashtanga, hatha classes can be…
Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar Yoga Although it might not be as fashionable as other forms, Iyengar yoga originates from the same eight limbs as Ashtanga and is one of the most highly regarded strands of the ancient practice. It can be particularly beneficial for people who are new to yoga, are not naturally flexible, carrying an injury or…
Kriya Yoga
Kriya Yoga Essentially a meditative practice which is preceded by highly specialised cleansing techniques, also sometimes termed a psycho/physiological process whereby the mind is actively invoked to control the flow of prana and ultimately consciousness. It is impossible to write with any authority on the subject of Kriya Yoga without acknowledging the guru lineage of…
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga Kundalini yoga has its origins in Tantric and of the Shaivism or Shiva focussed Hindu faith. It also has strong links to Sikhism. It is a widely practiced form of yoga and finds popularity amongst many worldwide celebrities, it’s appeal in its deeper contemplative framework, coupled with a sprinkling of Bhakti (love) yoga.…
Power Yoga
Power Yoga Yoga is a holistic experience, offering an all-important mind-body-spirit connection, and it’s this non-competitive edge that makes it unique to other forms of sport and exercise. But if you’re looking to scale-up your practice then Power Yoga could well be for you as the intense, Vinyasa-styled fast-paced flows in a high-impact, energy-boosting, calorie-busting…
Pranayama Breathwork
Pranayama Breathwork Pranayama is the term given to different breathing techniques used both on and off the mat in yoga. In Sanskrit, the word pranayama can be translated in two parts – “prana”, which is life force energy and “ayama” which encompasses meanings of expansion, breadth and length. These terms together give us the basis…
Pregnancy Yoga
Pregnancy Yoga Bringing a new life into this world is exciting, scary, daunting and all consuming. At this incredibly special time, there will be feelings of excitement, curiosity and a desire for mum to be to do her absolute best for herself and for her impending new arrival. Pregnancy is an incredible time of change,…
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga Restorative Yoga is a form of Yoga designed specifically to enable you to rest, relax and restore depleted energy to the body and mind. Restoration is at the core of this gentle, nourishing and deeply comforting practice which is suitable for all levels of age, health and experience. Unlike a general yoga class…
Scaravelli Inspired Yoga
Scaravelli inspired Yoga Scaravelli inspired Yoga is a subtle, yet transformational approach to Yoga and movement, which is guided by principles now found in modern biomechanics (the way the body is designed to move) and biotensegrity (how the body functions as an integrated network of tensile structures). Thanks to its gentle nature, it is suitable…
Sivananda Yoga
Sivananda Yoga A form of physical or hatha yoga that has it’s origins in ancient Vedanta – a school of Hindu thought which seeks to uncover the truth or realisation of our connection with the divine. Strong, slow posture work is combined with deep breath and inner focus work interspersed with moments of personal quiet reflection.…
Vinyasa Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga Though perhaps not the most well known of all the strands of yoga, the practise of vinyasa yoga is an increasingly popular way for individuals to connect the mind and the body through breathwork and posture. Its concentration relies largely on the breath leading the body through various poses. It can be hugely…
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga Yin yoga started in the 1970s making it a fairly new form of yoga. It is heavily rooted by traditional Chinese medicine. It is practised at a much slower pace and the poses are based on the characteristics of animals as well as the five alchemical elements of Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, and…