This somatic, gentle and strengthening class is suitable for students of all abilities (including beginners). The slower pace and breath-led sequences will allow a mindful exploration of strong and gentle movement. To encourage deep relaxation in our nervous system, body and mind, we also practise somatic movement, pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation.

This gentle class is suitable for students of all abilities (including beginners). The slower pace and breath-led sequences will allow a mindful exploration of strong and gentle movement. To encourage deep relaxation in body and mind, we will also practise pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation.

This somatic, gentle and strengthening class is suitable for students of all abilities (including beginners). The slower pace and breath-led sequences will allow a mindful exploration of strong and gentle movement. To encourage deep relaxation in our nervous system, body and mind, we also practise somatic movement, pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation.

Chair yoga is a fantastic way to build strength and flexibility in a gentle way. Kate will guide and assist you ensuring that everybody's individual needs are supported. We will also practise calming breathing techniques and mindfulness meditation. This is a lovely way to enjoy meeting others while keeping body and mind supple.

Join Kate Duke for this energising and somatic yoga class. We begin with a grounding breathing practice followed by a somatic movement warm up to release tension held in the body; we then build strength and flexibility with a mindful flowing sequence of dynamic standing postures - each connected to the breath. We end with a slow warm down, guided relaxation and meditation- integrating the benefits of the practice. This is a mixed ability class (suitable for students who have completed a Beginners Course with Kate and for those who like a stronger, more energetic practice).

‘Repatterning Me’ Workshop Friday 27th March 10.00-12.30 in Jubilee Hall, Blockley.

Are you interested in getting to know your postural habits?

Do you have pain in your lower back, knees, shoulders? Your posture and movement patterns could be causing you pain and creating imbalances in your physical and emotional body.

I’ve been diving deeply into the wonderful world of somatic movement and I’d love to share what I’m studying with you.

What will you learn?
If your primary movement pattern is red light, green light or what Thomas Hanna calls trauma (which could be from an injury, holding a child on your hip or using your right arm over and over in tennis).

You’ll be given tailored somatic movement exercises for your primary movement pattern to help you begin the process of repatterning.

You’ll find out what repatterning means on and off the mat and how I believe it has the potential power to transform you physically and emotionally.

What else is unique about this workshop?
I’m only going to work with a maximum of six students at a time so I can give you as much hands on assistance and bespoke feedback as possible so you can take this experience, your learnings, insights and the movement practices back into your weekly practice and into your daily life.

I’d love as many of my regular students to take up this opportunity and invitation to discover the process of repatterning. That’s why I’ll be running these workshops monthly to give everyone the opportunity to get as much feedback as possible so that we can work together.

The normal price is £30.00 but it will be discounted to £25.00.

This is a dynamic class with a focus on practising the following: allowing the breath to move you into fluid and energising flowing sequences, abiding steadily in postures, building somatic strength and stamina and enjoying time to play with balances. This class is suitable for students who enjoy a stronger practice. Come along and give it a go. Notice if you leave the mat feeling stronger, energised and uplifted.