A few years ago yoga was the only thing that kept me balanced in my hectic London life. Even after a couple of classes, I became more aware of how I was treating my body. This became increasingly important as yoga opened me up and made me more sensitive to my lifestyle.
I have now been practising yoga for over 10 years and hold a Unity Teacher Training Diploma, validated by the Independent Yoga Network and Embody. I have also completed the BWY Level 1 foundation course which is designed for those who wish to deepen their knowledge and practise before going into teacher training. I bring influences from Iyengar and Sivananda yoga to my Hatha Yoga classes.
As a yoga teacher, it is essential to have the knowledge, flexibility and confidence to be able to adapt a class to suit the varying abilities and needs of the students. In any class, each student will have different strengths and weaknesses. I embrace these differences so that everyone can experience the full benefit of yoga.
My Class Structure
We begin with a few minutes of relaxation to quieten the mind and separate our thoughts from the busyness of our day. We then practise some pranayama (breathing exercises to increase relaxation and to balance the mind). From here, we warm up the body and move into some asanas (physical postures). These are a combination of a dynamic sequence called Soorya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), some more static standing postures and some deep stretching on the mat.
We then practise some gentler movements in order to wind down and come into a final relaxation. By the end of the class, you will have relaxed, warmed up, stretched, strengthened and rested your body and mind.
