Suitable for beginners and experienced yogis, this class incorporates a Hatha approach to yoga, using classical style postures. Perfect for if you're new to yoga, or have been practising on and off and wish to develop your knowledge of the foundation poses of yoga.

Please note: This is the ONLINE TUESDAY Hatha Yoga Class. If you wish to attend the live class, please click on the Tuesday class which states "IN PERSON".

Hatha yoga is a yoga practice of movement and breath, improving strength, flexibility and balance back into the body and relaxing the mind. This style of Yoga combines dynamic movement with static holds and strengthening.

Yoga is a wonderful compliment to any existing exercise routine, as it can help to tone, condition and strengthen muscles between training sessions, as well as help to recover and prevent injury.

Expect a fun class which can be as challenging or as restorative as you like! Beginners and experienced Yogis are both welcome!

Bringing your own mat and props is encouraged, however there will be mats and props at the studio should you need to borrow anything.

A gentler version of my Hatha Yoga classes, or "Yin-yasa", which begins with arriving into a calming space through a short guided meditation and intention setting to clear the mind. You are then guided through a series of revitalising yoga poses at a steady pace to release tension throughout the body; especially in hips and shoulders. Practice at your own pace, you have the option to make the class as dynamic or as relaxing as you like. This is where the Yinyasa part comes in: Yin is traditionally poses which are held for a bit longer than in a typical yoga class. the Yasa part usually means 'dynamic flow', but in this class the flow will be gentle movements between poses to help stimulate blood flow and ease aching muscles.

The class finishes with a deep relaxation or a short Yoga Nidra / body scan practice to release stress and calm the mind.

This class is perfect for ALL abilities, including beginners, who are looking to focus on increasing flexibility, strength and find a space in which they can switch off and relax.

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FREE Yoga Nidra Class - Every Thursday in October from 8pm!

* Relax more, sleep better!
* Can help with anxiety and stress
* No previous experience of Yoga needed

You will need: 
* a quiet, comfortable place where you can lie down and won't be disturbed. You don't have to be on your yoga mat, you could be in bed, on the sofa or the floor.

* Make sure you have plenty of blankets and pillows to make yourself comfortable. If you have an eye pillow or eye mask, you can use this too!

What to expect:
Yoga Nidra (translation: Yogic Sleep) is like an extended Savasana (relaxation) at the end of the Yoga Class. I will guide you through the practice with my voice.

Try not to have any expectations of how you are going to feel during and after this practice. Sometimes, we can expect a quick fix and be disappointed when it doesn't happen. Remember that every experience is valid and something we can learn from.

There is NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE in Yoga Nidra. Even if you have found it hard to switch off, as many do at the start, this is perfectly normal, so try not to worry to much if this happens to you.

Sometimes, you might fall asleep. This is OKAY! You will wake up when your body is ready to. Although the purpose of Yoga Nidra is not to go to sleep, some people find the practice useful in helping them to fall asleep. 

Sometimes you can lose track of my voice when you're in the Nidra. This is normal too! You're welcome to gently come back to the sound of my voice, or just keep it there in the background, like an anchor.

If you want to come out of the Yoga Nidra practice at any time, all you need to do is move your hands and feet, and open your eyes and you will come out of the state.

If you have any questions during the practice, it's best to stay muted for the comfort of the other students, but I will be available after the live practice for any questions, or you can email me at studio@franandayoga.com.

Looking forward to our practice together!