Yoga Lessons

My Teaching Style

I was originally drawn to Ashtanga Yoga for its powerful balance of strength, flexibility, and discipline. It keeps my body strong and healthy, supports a playful approach to life, and—most importantly—helps me maintain emotional and mental balance through breath-led movement.

Ashtanga is at the core of my personal practice, and I work with the Primary, Intermediate, and Advanced series. This dynamic system of yoga not only supports physical vitality, but also invites deep focus and inner clarity.

To balance this intensity, I draw on Hatha and Yin Yoga training, offering grounding practices that nourish the nervous system and support stillness, reflection, and deep tissue release. My approach is always about balance—body, mind, and spirit.

What to Expect in My Classes

My classes are fun, welcoming, and inclusive. I love to share the practices I’m passionate about in a way that is accessible and empowering for all levels. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, you’ll be supported with options, modifications, and props to suit your body and needs.

Each session begins with a short breath awareness and Pranayama (breathwork) practice to help settle the mind and connect with the body. We then gently warm up, moving into Sun Salutations A & B to awaken energy and build heat.

From there, we explore a dynamic sequence inspired by the Ashtanga Primary Series, often themed around a focus like hip openers, spinal twists, or strength-building postures. I guide each pose with clarity, offering adjustments, variations, and support throughout. Each posture is typically held for 2–5 breaths to allow time for alignment and connection.

We end with everyone’s favourite: Shavasana – a quiet, restorative rest to allow the body to fully absorb the benefits of the practice. After gently emerging from relaxation, we close with a shared chant of Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti and Namaste – a simple but powerful reminder of our shared human awesomeness. And yes, there’s complimentary tea and chat after class!

Yin Yoga & Sound Healing

In more recent years, I’ve fallen in love with Yin Yoga – a slower, more introspective style that perfectly complements the dynamic, energetic flow of Ashtanga. Yin invites us to slow down, turn inward, and explore the deeper layers of body and mind.

What began as a personal practice soon grew into a calling to share it with others. I completed my Yin and Self-Enquiry Training with Akasha Yoga Academy and now regularly offer Yin and Sound Healing sessions. These practices provide a powerful space for release, rest, and emotional reset – especially valuable in our often overstimulated world.

Whether you’re looking for movement, stillness, strength, softness, or simply a supportive space to reconnect with yourself—I’d love to welcome you to class.

CLASSES

I run community classes for all levels and experience, from complete yoga newbies to seasoned souls.

Men’s Yoga @ Lympstone village hall (committee room)

Men’s only yoga class at Lympstone village hall. A friendly and inclusive group for all abilities, ages and levels of fitness.

Tuesday’s 7:30pm-8:30pm, £7.50 (halft term block bookings)

Ashtanga led class @ Kiva & Zen studio, Topsham

A dynamic class working on strength and flexibility to enhance freedom of movement on and off the mat. In this fun and friendly class I will lead you through the Primary series of the Ashtanga system, one posture prepares you for the next to support your body and progress you in your practice.

Wednesday’s 9:30-10:45am, £12 (10 class pass £100)

Evening Yin and Soundbath–@ Kive&Zen Studios

1:1 @ Exe View Shala

I have a custom built yoga shala in my house in Lympstone that comfortably accommodates 4 students. For a personalised lesson designed specifically for you to start off your yoga journey or develop an existing practice with time and focus 1:1.

Please contact me to arrange time to fit you.

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