Unless otherwise advertised, all classes are for women only and must be booked and paid for in advance.
Thursday evenings (starting Thursday 8th January):
6.15 – 7.30pm restorative yoga
8 – 9.15pm deep rest yoga nidraFridays (starting Friday 9th January):
9.15 – 10.30am vinyasa flow yoga
11.15 – 12.30 slow flow yoga
1.30 – 2.45pm restorative yogaPlease read my accessibility statement here.
ALL CLASSES: Expect mats and props to be set up for you before you arrive. We begin with a cup of herbal tea and a few minutes of quiet arrival time. There will be optional notes to support you to a) chart how you feel before and after to notice what difference the class gives you, b) to get “stuff” out of your head before you begin (remember to buy milk on the way home, etc) and c) to get a feel for where you are on the day – achy shoulders, feeling tired etc.
RESTORATIVE YOGA in Oxford: £18pp, 75 minutes
My classes will involve guided breathing practices designed to calm the body and mind, followed by gentle movement suitable for any level of experience. Those who have never attended yoga classes before are 100% welcome, full instruction will be given and support provided. We follow this by holding yoga poses, supported with a variety of props, to encourage finding ease in body and mind. It is an absolute balm to the nervous system. There’ll be a smattering of science and yoga philosophy as and when appropriate, but no chanting/religious aspects. There will usually be some kind of quiet instrumental music in the background, nature sounds or similar but not always so you can listen to the “songs of your body”, in the words of one of my teachers (the breath, the pulse etc). Do ask if you need to know about the music on the day, I can often adapt for your needs. There will always be a savasana/rest at the end of the class to enable you to gather yourself and allow the benefits of the class to sink in, with optional hands on support.
Everything is an invitation, you can rest at any time in any position and there will be options to ensure you are supported for example, if kneeling is uncomfortable for you.
FLOW VINYASA YOGA in Oxford: £18pp, 75 minutes
Classes will always begin with a warm up and breath practice before we move into more flowing sequences. This is a mid-speed class so you’ll want to be familiar with sun salutations and a range of basic poses. The aim is to warm, stretch and work towards ease in body and mind: you might sweat a little or a lot, build strength and flexibility mentally and physically, a bit of challenge and fun: balances, occasional low level inversions and occasional partner work but don’t expect handstands – if this is what you’re looking for, I’m not the yoga guide for you! I’m a child of the 80s so there will sometimes be fun playlists to jolly us through (we’ll try not to sing along but we do want to smile and enjoy ourselves!) and other times, background “cafe” music. Do ask if you need to know about the music on the day, I can often adapt for your needs.There’ll be a smattering of science and yoga philosophy as and when appropriate, but no chanting/religious aspects. There will always be a savasana/rest at the end of the class to enable you to gather yourself and allow the benefits of the class to sink in, with optional hands on support.
Everything is an invitation, you can rest at any time in any position and there will be a variety of options to take so the flow works for you.
SLOW FLOW VINYASA YOGA in Oxford: £18pp, 75 minutes
Classes will always begin with a warm up and breath practice before we move at a slower pace, slow flowing sequences, held poses and working with the breath more consistently if you choose. This is perfect if you’re returning to yoga after a break, re-familiarising yourself with poses or want something more chilled and mindful. We’ll still very much be building strength and flexibility mentally and physically but there will be plenty of pauses to feel into the body, noticing how you feel and generally moving with awareness, tenderness and compassion. There’ll be a smattering of science and yoga philosophy as and when appropriate, but no chanting/religious aspects. There will usually be some kind of relaxing music in the background, nature sounds or similar but not always so you can also listen to the “songs of your body”, in the words of one of my teachers (the breath, the pulse). Do ask if you need to know about the music on the day, I can often adapt for your needs. There will always be a savasana/rest at the end of the class to enable you to gather yourself and allow the benefits of the class to sink in, with optional hands on support.
Everything is an invitation, you can rest at any time in any position and there will be a variety of options to take so the flow works for you.
DEEP REST YOGA NIDRA in Oxford : £18pp, 75 minutes: read all about it here. Those who have never attended yoga before are 100% welcome to attend, full instruction is always given. There’s no movement/poses, but a deeply restful experience.
REST AND REPLENISH IMMERSION: Monthly Sunday evenings 7 -9pm
An immersion in rest and replenishment with time to arrive, guided breathwork and gentle movement, followed by poses held 3 – 6 minutes, enabling you to deeply relax into them and enjoy the benefits in your muscles and nervous system. There’ll be optional hands-on work from me to further support you. These restorative poses will be followed by a deep rest yoga nidra experience and conclude with herbal tea, foot massage and take home resources. Everything is optional and you can rest at any time in any position you like. Included (always) are all the props you could wish for: heavy blankets, eye pillows, bolsters, weighted pillows, hot stones and lots more.
Sunday 11th Jan SPECIAL PRICE £23pp
Sunday 1st Feb £28pp
Sunday 1st March £28pp
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Booking: you can book for any of these classes now! I’m still wrestling with building a new website so please book by email/whatsapp. Please message with the class, date and time you want to book. Your booking is not confirmed until payment is received and you have agreed to my terms and conditions – only required on your first booking. Sorry, I know this is a bit of a faff but bear with me – better booking coming soon. Please note I continue to have a 48 hour cancellation policy. Book and ask questions here.