A slow seated forward bends class - great for when feeling tired or low in energy and excellent for soothing the nervous system. We begin in the reclined bound angle pose before moving onto simple crossed legs forward bend and continuing with a number of other seated forward bends that involve the stretch of the hamstrings. All forward bends are practiced supporting the forehead as this adds to the quietening of the mind and the settling of the nerves.

A backbends sequence. We mobilise the shoulders and thoracic spine by practicing Urdhva Baddhangulyasana (upward bound finger pose) and supported Matsyasana (fish pose). Then we move onto lengthening the hip flexors in some lunging postures and continue on to Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (upward facing dog pose). We touch on Ustrasana (camel pose) and then transition from Chatush Padasana (four footed pose) to Urdhva Dhanurasana (upward bow pose). An exhilarating class 😀

A sequence leading toward Maha Mudra - the noble seal. In this class we practice poses that help inform the body of the three bandhas - Jalandhara Bandha (throat), Mula Bandha (perineal) and Uddiyana Bandha (diaphragm / abdominal) as well as practicing breath retention. This is for experienced students.

We practice headstand and shoulder stand with some leg variations along with a few standing poses. Eventually we progress to supported Vasisthasana (a one arm balance with one leg stretching upward).

A restorative sequence for EXHAUSTION. We start the class in supine poses and move onto a supported downward facing dog pose, supported backbend and a supported shoulder stand.

In this class we practice standing poses using the wall. The wall is an excellent prop to help with alignment and stability. Other than the wall we use only the belt and bricks. We go through Trikonasana, Virabhadrasana II, Parsvakonasana and Ardha Chandrasana with our back body against the wall and then with the front body against the wall.

This is a shorter format class with a focus on twisting poses and is 48 mins long. We practice revolved forward hero pose, revolved triangle pose, revolved hand to big toe pose and revolved half moon pose, continuing on with a supported variation of side shoulder stand. This is a fun challenging class.

Specifically beneficial for WOMENS HEALTH. Addressing the feeling of congestion, heaviness, fullness and / or bloating in the pelvic abdominal organs we practice poses that broaden, create space and bring tone that area (of course it's a great sequence for men as well). This may be of benefit during the various stages of our monthly cycle eg ovulation, pre-menstrual and the first few days of the menstrual cycle depending upon when you experience these symptoms.

Forward bends using minimal props. We begin with reclined big toe pose, move onto a couple of standing forward bends and then onto the seated forward bends. We move slowly through the practice taking time to make adjustments. We only use 1 or 2 belts and a blanket (& a bolster at the very end for Viparita Karani, which can be done without a bolster if you are without).

A balancing class using minimal props! We make use of a rolled up sticky mat under the heels in order to enhance our proprioceiption in the ankles whilst strenghtening the muscles of the feet and lower legs when practicing some of the standing balancing poses. We move onto Vasisthasana (the one arm balance) and then balance on our sitting bones for a couple of postures.

A restorative class in which we practice 7 poses (including Savasana) all supported by props. I show some different ways of setting up props for some of these poses and explain why we might use the props in these ways. This is a lovely session to settle the nervous system and quieten the mind.

A backbends class. We spend time preparing the body with shoulder and thoracic spine opening poses including lying back through the chair in Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana. We explore going further over the chair in order to put the head on the floor and place the hands in a headstand position. We then move onto Urdhva Dhanurasana and unsupported Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana with a timing of up to 90 seconds finishing with Ardha Halasana.

A 45 minute inversions class. It is possible to do this class with only 1 brick and 1 belt (I demonstrate how to do supported bridge pose instead of shoulder stand). Those with enough support can do shoulder stand along with me. This class (PART 2) can be practiced on its own but can also be a continuation of PART 1 (standing poses) if you wish for a longer class.

A 30 minute standing pose sequence with the use of only 1 brick. If you want a longer class continue on with PART 2 (inversions - 45 mins). Part 1 does not include Savasana so if you are only practicing this class you will need to allow an extra few minutes at the end, however if you are continuing on with Part 2 then your Savasana is included.

Minimal prop use - With the use of only 1 belt we practice some reclined poses, standing poses and forward bends finishing up with legs up the wall and Savasana. This class is good for lengthening the hamstrings and adductors (amongst other things 😉)

A slow paced class with a focus on Pranayama, starting in Supta Baddha Konasana moving onto Viparita Karani to prepare the body-mind for the pranayama practices. We practice Viloma I (interupted inhalations) and Bhramari (bumble bee breath) in a reclined position. Upon sitting we progress to Ujjayi VIII (victorious breath) and Bahya Kumbhaka (holding the breath out) as well as Bhramari with Sanmukhi Mudra (seven gate seal).

Twists and backbends. We bring awareness to the lift of ALL the areas of the chest - bottom breast region, armpit chest, sternum and collar bones - in Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (upward facing dog pose) and Ustrasana (camel pose). We infuse Virabhadrasana I (warrior pose 1) and Ustrasana (camel pose) with a twist as well as practicing various twisting poses throughout the class.

We begin the class with some standing forward bends and move onto some arm balances including Bhujapidasana (shoulder pressing pose), Dwi Hasta Bhujasana (two hands and arm pose), Tittibhasana (firefly pose) , Eka Pada Bhujasana (elephant trunk pose), and Ashtavakrasana (eight angle pose). This is a great class to practice Abhyasa and Vairagya (practice and detachment) - "touch and go" - ie touch on the pose and move on.