Explore some gentle somatic movement, yoga asana and mindful movement, noticing our moment-to-moment experience and building greater embodied and self-awareness.
Class begins with plenty of time for centreing and grounding practices, followed by some gentle warming movements in supine. We then explore individual hatha yoga postures in seated, on all fours and in standing, observing the effects on body, mind and breath. We will end with relaxation in Savasana to wind down for the evening.
Useful props: A non-slip mat, yoga blocks / cushions, a blanket or towel; a yoga strap or scarf

Class begins with warming centring and arriving, then gentle warming movements in seated using a chair and then moves on to exploring yoga postures in standing. Students have the option of using the chair to help with balance in the standing part of the class. The class will end with relaxation, which can be taken seated on the chair or lying down on the floor for those who are able to get down to the floor safely and easily.
Please note that this is not a rehab chair yoga session and does include some stronger standing yoga postures. I can offer rehabilitative/therapeutic seated chair yoga on a 121 basis and do offer more rehab-focused sessions in some community venues, but these are currently on hold due to Covid.

A morning yoga class to gently awaken and energise the body, stimulate energy flow and remove sluggishness or stagnation.
Class begins in supine with plenty of time for centreing and grounding, followed by gentle somatic warming movements in supine. We then explore yoga asana (postures), with an emphasis on noticing inner body sensations, cultivating somatic awareness, moving from the inside out and connecting to our own felt-sense of body and ground. As in all of my classes, there will be a lot of time offered for pausing and noticing, in order to foster greater body awareness and embodiment.
Includes weight-bearing postures on hands and knees, kneeling postures (e.g. lunges) and inversions (e.g. downward facing dog).
Useful props: A non-slip mat, yoga blocks / cushions, a blanket or towel; a yoga strap or scarf.

A blended online and studio class. Attend via Zoom or in person at the lovely Om Yoga Works studio in Farsley. Please let Mel know if you are attending in person as studio places are limited. Address for Om:
Om Studio
Om Yoga Works
Springfield Commercial Centre
Unit 15D (1st Floor)
Bagley Lane
Farsley, Leeds.
LS28 5LY
Pricing / T&Cs for Om Yoga Works classes: https://omyogaworks.co.uk/classes/prices/

A 90mins blended studio and online hatha yoga class with Mel.
This booking is to attend ONLINE.
If you wish to attend in person at the studio itself, please go back and select the 'STUDIO/IN-PERSON) class option.

A lovely way to wind down at the end of the week. The class begins in supine with plenty of time to tune in and connect with yourself. We then explore gentle somatic movements to release tension in the body and mind. We then enjoy some yin and restorative yoga poses supported with props. Bring plenty of props if you can - cushions, blankets, eye pillow - and wear warm clothing for the ultimate cosy-fest.
This class is ideal for anyone wanting to down regulate their nervous system after a busy-week, for those facing health issues - particularly fatigue related conditions, and for those managing chronic stress, depression and anxiety. It may be suitable for people who have chronic pain, although this does vary from person to person so please do have a chat with me to see whether it would be suitable for you.
Suitable for all levels.