Get warm in a mindful way. We start standing at the top of our mat building from the foundations: breath, intention, bandhas and then flowing dynamically from here. Expect to build heat from your energetic centre (Manipura) with twists, core engagement and lateral extensions
40 MINS | Movement | Flow | All Levels (not suitable for pregnancy or postnatal)
Read MoreA lovely flow for when you're maybe feeling a little more energised in this stage of your pregnancy. The practice gives safe pregnancy alternatives to a traditional vinyasa class sequence. Start off by connecting with yourself and your little one before moving to a simple 'even breath' pranayama exercise to calm the nervous system. We'll then flow through a full Vinyasa class (warm up, standing, balances, seated and closing) that moves the body safely for pregnancy
40 MINS | MOVEMENT | MAMMA | Pregnancy - 2nd Trimester
Read MoreWe start on our backs taking an important moment to honour the importance of rest (and enjoy lying on your back again!) and to connect with our breath. Then take gentle movements to create mobility in all those tight spots (hips, hamstrings, chest, back and side body) that motherhood can bring whilst being mindful of where your body is at in its recovery. Finishing with a lovely little self massage and sitting in stillness to reflect.
33 MINS | MOVEMENT | MAMMA | POST NATAL
Read MoreWe start on our backs connecing with our breath. Physically we're taking gentle movements to create mobility in all those tight spots (hips, hamstrings, chest, back and lats) that motherhood can bring, and working on a little core engagament. Finishing with a little self massage. Philosophically we touch on the 5th yama of patanjalis 8 limbed path - ‘Aparigraha’. Don’t be put off by the terminology, it loosely translates as ‘non attachment’ or ‘non grasping’ and the invitation during this 30 minute practice is to recognise any preconceptions, expectations or attachments you might have and instead just be here in the present moment - knowing that that is often enough.
32 MINS | MOVEMENT | MAMMA | POST NATAL
Read MoreA grounding practice that stays low to the earth and gently moves the body encouraging you to be kind to yourself. Physically we open up into the back, wrists, chest, neck, shoulder, side body and thoraic rotation, glutes and groin.
35 MINS | MOVEMENT | MAMMA | Post Natal
Read MoreA friend once said to me: "I want a yoga class for when I can't be bothered to do yoga." We’ve all been there. So here it is: Lazy Yoga. A chilled out practice where you can feel like you've moved every part of your tired body without exerting too much effort.
40 MINS | MOVEMENT | All levels (not suitable for Pregnancy & postnatal)
Read MoreFocusing on the 4th of Patanjalis Yamas - Brahmacharya: right use of energy. You are invited to become more conscious of how and why you’re using your energy. Specifically taking the time to arrive into this ‘yin’ like space - slowing everything down and noticing what you might have brought onto the mat with you. You are encouraged to use just the right amount of energy to find the pose and then soften into it - relishing rest, and giving yourself the chance to observe, let go and digest. Physically we’re in the adductors (groin), spinal twist & side body, glutes, and finishing with a heart and chest opener.
40 MINS | MOVEMENT | Yin | All Levels (not suitable for Pregnancy or Postnatal)
Read MoreAn invitiation to let go of where you've come from before arriving on the mat, or where you're going, and instead be totally present in the here and the now. We use the awareness of the various layers of the body (your thoughts, your feelings and any physical sensations) to anchor you in this moment. Asanas (poses) will focus on opening up into the side body, hip flexors and spine.
35 MINS | MOVEMENT | Yin | All levels (not suitable for Pregnancy and Postnatal)
Read MoreUsing the wall for extra support for the body, this practice is especially restorative. Physically we’ll open into the groin, glutes hamstrings and spine, with an energetic focus on the lower energetic areas of the body to help feel calm and connected.
38 MINS | MOVEMENT | YIN | All levels (not suitable for Pregnancy or postnatal)
Read MoreAn opportunity to slow down, notice what you've brought onto the mat with you, and then let go from the crown of your head to the tips of your toes. Expect to see: A Heart opener, forward fold, shoulder/chest/spinal twist and finally hip opener. This is a lovely practice to feel like you've stretched through the whole body and calmed down the nervous system.
43 MINS | MOVEMENT | YIN | All levels (not suitable for Pregnancy and Postnatal)
Read MoreA fun, sunny practice focusing on lateral extensions. Expect to build heat, play with some balances and find lots of space & length in the side body.
35 MINS | MOVEMENT | FLOW | Intermediate/All levels if you feel like a challenge (not suitable for Pregnancy or Postnatal)
Read MoreA slow, sumptious practice for when you're tired/underenergised/fancy something a bit slower but still want to move. You'll move into the heart, side stretches, hamstrings, glutes - this practice has a bit of everything.
35 MINS | MOVEMENT | All levels (not suitable for Pregnancy or Postnatal)
Read MoreMove energetically whilst keeping calm and grounded - perfect if you feel a bit frazzled but still want to shift things about. In this practice we build from the ground up - starting low, connecting to the Earth & our bodies before coming to standing. Expect to slowly work through the whole body, with a special focus on the hamstrings/back body & lateral extensions.
45 MINS | MOVEMENT | FLOW | All levels (not suitable for Pregnancy or Postnatal)
Read MoreA playful, strong practice focused around finding space, expanse and openness in the body. Lots of yummy heart openers, balances & a sense of expanding your breath into every cell of your being. This practice always leaves me feeling energetic and powerful!
45 MINS | MOVEMENT | FLOW | Intermediate / All levels if you feel like a challenge (not suitable for Pregnancy or Postnatal)
Read MoreWe can all experience tightness in lower back from time to time. This practice is the perfect antidote to sitting at your desk for too long, or if you’re feeling it after that 5K run! 30 mins to gently massage out the lower back & release the hamstrings, glutes, and twist into the spine.
30 MINS | MOVEMENT | YIN | All Levels (not suitable for Pregnancy or Postnatal)
Read MoreExploring a sense of fluidity in the body. You can expect lots of lateral extensions, groin and hip mobility & front body opening
30 MINS | MOVEMENT | Flow All levels/Intermediate (not suitable for Pregnancy or Postnatal)
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