Yoga has been a part of my life for many years and I've learned so much about the different aspects of yoga and experienced and explored a range of yoga styles.

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I use a blended approach to my teaching. I blend the styles of yoga that contribute to a sense of strength and calm, a sense of exploring movement and feeling into body responses. This means that you will experience movement and postures, tailored to the class theme - drawn from the traditions of Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Somatic Yoga and Qigong. Each class includes prompts, cues and demonstrations to help you. 

 

Each tradition carries therapeutic benefits. Hatha leads you through the transitions into and out of postures, developing your balance, strength and flexibility, whilst encouraging awareness of your breathing. Yin yoga encourages a calm energy as you hold seated or lying postures that allow you to release tension and holding of some muscle groups whilst engaging deeper tissues. In Somatic movement, you draw your attention inwards to observe and respond to your body's needs and responses, slowly exploring movement and shape. Qigong helps helps you find your innate balance, combining breathing practices with control of posture and intuitive movement.   

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It's a privilege to share yoga, via in-studio classes, classes in community halls, in business premises and via Zoom. I tailor classes to give each person a really positive experience, with each class closing with a short relaxation.  

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I teach:​​

Gentle Yoga, combining Hatha, Yin, Somatic Movement and Qigong - for beginners and returners at: 

• Wootton Community Centre,  Northampton (Thursday mornings) 

•  Olney Community Centre, Olney (Monday evenings)

• Grange Park Community Centre, Northampton (Tuesday afternoons)  

•  via my Zoom classes. (Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings)

• Chair Yoga at Wootton Community Centre, Northampton (Monday mornings) 

• Local business premises - for the health and wellbeing of business teams

• Yin Yoga and Deep Relaxation Yoga via Zoom  

• Bespoke classes via Zoom 

• Hatha Yoga and Yin Yoga at Virgin Active (members),  Collingtree Park, Northampton

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Being a yoga teacher means there is never a dull moment - much of my spare time is spent developing my own practice and my understanding and skills for teaching. I love being part of the yoga community and contributing to it, offering yoga's benefits to others through my teaching.  

 

My background includes primary school teaching and teaching adults in higher education. 

 

Qualifications accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals:

200 Hour Yoga Alliance Teaching Certificate

50 Hour Yoga Nidra Teaching Certificate  

70 Hour Somatics for Yoga Teachers Certificate - Somatic Therapeutic Yoga Training, Charlotte Watts 

15 Hour Restorative Rest Certificate (Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Somatics) - Laura Green