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Yoga is a mind and body practice with historical origins in ancient Indian philosophy and became popular in the West during the mid 20th century. Various styles of yoga combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. The word yoga is from the Sanskrit word Yuj which means union. Yoga is a discipline that aims to unite the mind, body and spirit.

There are many different styles of yoga, each with their own methodology or style, however the asanas (yoga postures) are the same. Details of the yoga styles I teach are detailed below at the bottom of this page.

1.Community Yoga class at Orpington Methodist Church - MONDAYs 8-9PM (no class easter Monday 6 april)

Venue : The Church Hall, Orpington Methodist Church, 19 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 9JH

Monday 20.00-21.00hrs - Community Yoga class Hatha / Yin yoga - this class is suitable for beginners . Cost will be £5 per session. Please book using my contact form (check junk mail if you do not hear from me in 24hrs) Bring your own yoga mat and small blanket. Also, if you have any yoga props ( block, strap, bolster) do bring along.

2. Chislehurst - hatha, yin yoga & qigong…

Join me at Deva Yoga in Chislehurst - Book via Studio - studio terms apply

Thursdays 18.30-19.45 for 75 mins of Hatha yoga

Wednesdays - 09.30-10.30 Qigong & Yin

Sundays - 17.15 - 18.30 for 75 mins of Yin and Sound ( Tibetan Singing bowls)

early morning yoga - zoom online

private small group morning home practice

Wednesdays - 07.30-08.15am - 45 mins Hatha yoga - click HERE to enquire

I teach this small group in the spirit of dana - a Buddhist practice of generosity from the heart. You are welcome to pay what you can.

Please note that while yoga is generally suited to everyone, it is up to you as an individual to assess whether you are ready for the class you have chosen. I have detailed below the classes that I teach. If you have an injury or medical condition, it is up to you to decide whether a practice is right for you.

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What are the yoga styles that I teach?

Hatha

All yoga stems from Hatha – Ha means sun and Tha means moon.  Asanas (postures) are static and held longer periods of time, developing a strong foundation slowly strengthening and opening up the body. As this is considered a yang practice where the focus is engagement of muscles, it is a great complement to restorative / yin yoga. Hatha is suitable for all levels, with variations and the option of modifications throughout the class. This allows you to take your practice to where you chose in that moment. This class is suitable for all levels including beginners.

Yin Yoga

Yin is a slow, mindful practice where the postures are held in a way that allows the physical focus to be directed to the connective tissues of the body – the ligaments, tendons, deep fascia of the muscles, tissues, internal organs and the energy channels of the body known as the meridians following the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The postures mainly focus on lower body from the pelvis to the knee area although not solely. Postures are mainly floor based and supported with props as required. You are encouraged to take each posture to your own comfortable edge at that moment, enabling you to hold the posture for between 2 minutes and up to 5 mins. We use this time to observe and be attentive to any sensations that arise through the body and resolve to maintain a stillness in body and mind perhaps moving a little deeper in to  posture if the body opens up. Rather than pushing the body into a stretch we allow the body to slowly open into the stretch resulting in a deeper opening. Yin yoga is a great complement to Hatha and Vinyasa flow or any strength building, high impact activity, helping to maintain healthy joints as well as being effective in opening up stiff hips, quads, hamstrings and calves. Yin allows us to practice acceptance and mindfulness helping us to slow down the overactive and stressed mind. The postures in this practice are supported by bolsters, blocks and straps where required. This practice can also be a complement to Qigong as it opens up the pathways of the body for energy, or Qi to flow. The practice of Qigong is one that cultivates and balances Qi ( vital energy ) enhancing the flow of energy through the body. Qigong is a foundational branch of Traditional Chinese medicine.