Yoga & Meditation

Yoga derives from the word ‘yuj’ = union. It has been taught from the root of yoga that spending time with mindfulness in a comfortable asana can help imbalances in body, mind and energy. What we do, think, say and how we are is the same, creating a cycle where each action has a reaction (see Newton’s third formula!). Everything is deeply interwoven, from ancient knowledge through to our world as we know it today…even when it seems disconnected. Yoga is more than just an exercise - it’s a holistic practice and a way of life, of being. It’s a puzzle piece and the whole puzzle at the same time.

Hatha is a yoga form that focuses on the balanced state. For example: sun and moon, left and right, feminine and masculine energy, active and passive, body and mind. Through internal balance we are able to build union with the external and find oneness in duality. 

Yoga and meditation can be for all abilities, ages, bodies and everyone/everything in between. These beneficial practices aren’t about pushing ourselves beyond to do the most impressive pose or to be the perfect person, yet rather encourage us to meet our limits and understand them, which allows us to then go beyond. It’s all about the process; the journey to finding harmony and reaching places that we might not have believed were possible. And I’m here to tell you that anything is possible! This liberation within the self allows the world around us to fall into place by nature, both in and out of a session. It’s a gateway to our awareness of mind, where we are able to observe the body, the breath and our movement in a healthy way. They aid us in concentration and focus, allowing us to find that sweet spot in the centre. This alignment has the potential to elevate our every day life and other practices, mastering the waves of fluctuation that arise, which we all know very well.

Absolutely not! Everybody is built differently due to our genes. There are plenty of alternatives, modifications and adjustments available to make you comfortable in each pose. Flexibility is something that can be worked on over time, yet it’s important that we listen to our bodies and know when we are at our limit. This practice is about your journey. Plus, we all have to start somewhere!

Yoga nidra - guided deep relaxation. Trakata - object focus. Sound - mantra (using the instrument of own voice), with occasional elements of external sound. PET (Pranic Energy Technique). Pranayama - breathing techniques. Silent meditation - briefly guided at the beginning and end, a space for you to just…be. Silence is the only place where we can really meet ourselves and travel beyond the borders of this self.

Ceremonial Cacao is prepared with intention and mindfulness, an ancient practice used by the Aztecs and Mayans passed down through generations and across cultures. It is mixed with plant based milk/water and spices. In this way, it works as a medicine and heart opener. It releases stress and emotions, being a great pathway to connecting with the self and others on a deeper level.

Classes are generally taught by age group: 3-4 years, 5-8 years, 9-12 years and 12-17 years!