As the name suggests, yogalates combines the best of both Pilates and yoga. In this class we blend the strengthening techniques of Pilates with the flexibility, breathwork and mindfulness of yoga. This class is suitable for those with some experience of yoga or Pilates. I teach offering lots of modifications so that you are able to practice at a level that suits you. We will start and end with breathwork/relaxation with the main part of the class following a series of flowing sequences, core work and joint stabilising work .  What makes this class a little different and popular is the use of light hand weights, blocks and stretchy bands! This type of class is perfect if you want to become stronger, if practised regularly, it may also help to facilitate weight loss and muscle strength as part of a healthy lifestyle.

This class is super relaxing and may be a new experience for many of you. Yin can be practised by anyone with or without experience of yoga and because it is all from down on the mat (no standing) it is an ideal way to build back up after illness/injuries/surgery or if you have painful joints. The gentle postures are held for around 3 minutes targeting the fascia which connects, supports and separates every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ in the body. Yoga Nidra is yogic sleep and this takes place in the last 30 minutes of class. Its health benefits are numerous and it is said to be as restorative as several hours of deep sleep, join this class and I will explain further! Clients describe having a crystal clear mind afterwards and it can be quite a profound experience.

This class is for those who may find it difficult to work from the mat or just want something a little different.  It is not just a chair based exercise class, it is still “yoga”.  We will start and end with relaxation.  Lots of the chair based postures are modified yoga asanas, so we will still be practising down dog, warrior 1 and 2 and forward folds as well as lots of others.  Some of the class is standing, but using the chair to facilitate movement or to provide reassurance when doing balance postures.