Yin is back at LION!

Yin Yoga is a gentle and relaxing all-level class that works deeply into the connective tissues such as ligaments, bones and joints, in turn stimulating the energetic flow of the subtle body.

Passive and soft poses are used within the practice, the challenge is to maintain the postures for long periods of time, whilst bringing awareness to the breath and presence of mind, which in turn cultivates inner strength and outer flexibility. There is a power in stillness and the regular practice of stillness whilst focusing the mind brings mental clarity.

Allow yourself permission to slow down.

Pregnancy Yoga at LION is a gentle, nourishing class incorporating movement, breathing techniques and relaxation. The class offers an opportunity to step out of your day-to-day life and tune in to yourself and your growing baby. It’s also a great way to meet other local pregnant women.

Yoga in pregnancy can help to improve sleep, reduce anxiety, increase strength and flexibility as well as help to prepare you for birth and motherhood.

The class is suitable from 13 weeks gestation. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, please consult with your midwife or leading clinician before attending the class.

This course is in the studio. Please bring your own mat.

A gentle, vinyasa style yoga class to nourish, steady and ground you.

The class will incorporate movement, breathing techniques and relaxation.

The class is suitable for all levels of experience and ability including beginners. The practice is gentle with lots of options given and props used.

This class is in the studio, please bring your own mat.

Lydia first started practicing yoga when her children were toddlers, she couldn’t believe what a difference it made to how she felt about herself and motherhood. Just an hour a week to focus on herself made all the difference. Lydia went on to train as a vinyasa, pregnancy and postnatal yoga teacher and now focuses her time on supporting and caring for women from pregnancy through to motherhood.

Lydia brings her love of yoga and passion for postnatal support and recovery to the LION Postnatal Yoga Class. The class is open to all levels of ability and experience. It’s a gentle vinyasa style classes with lots of opportunity for rest and relaxation. Babies are of course welcome but the focus of the class will be on you.

Suitable for mums with babies over 6 weeks (12 weeks post c-section) until your baby is on the move. Feel free to feed, change and attend to your baby at any time. Tea and biscuits available post session.

Julia is a functional yoga teacher, with more than 1000 hours of yoga teacher training and almost 20 years of teaching experience. She guides her students through an eclectic fusion of different yoga styles, with an emphasis on correction and alignment.
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Julia believes that functional movement is integral for the longevity of our bodies.

After working in the entertainment and hospitality industry for over 25 years Barney came to yoga several years ago when in search of a healthier more relaxed way of life. He was instantly hooked. Then about 5 years into his own practice, he decided to train to teach and completed his 200-hour yoga teacher training in Morocco and has since added on additional training with Norman Blair. Barney believes yoga has helped bring a calmness and balance to his life, enriching it in the process. As a passionate Yoga teacher his aim is to share this, empowering others to tune into their own mind and body, developing a feel-good practice for themselves. His teaching style is a mix of Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin. He likes to take a calming approach, allowing students space to breath into postures, whilst presenting the odd challenge or two!

Feeling drained of energy? Get your glow back easing into the year ahead with this beautiful ‘life force’ practice.

Qigong is an amazing balancing and healing practice; combining the mind, body, and breathe flowing through a series of active and dynamic movements.

Qigong naturally builds your energy levels and deeply releases stress and tension. Your body will feel flexible, sculpted and strong and your mind relaxed, clear and calm.

In the classes we will flow through waking up your bodies natural energy ‘qi’, clearing qi stagnation, enabling the free flow of qi and blood in the body and balancing the 5 elements. This heals and rejuvenates, giving your body what it needs to thrive, which results in looking and feeling great and full of life!

This class is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Julia is a functional yoga teacher, with more than 1000 hours of yoga teacher training and almost 20 years of teaching experience. She guides her students through an eclectic fusion of different yoga styles, with an emphasis on correction and alignment.
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Julia believes that functional movement is integral for the longevity of our bodies.