Weaving classical Hatha yoga and modern systems that focus on alignment, hatha vinyasa in its gentler form, soft pauses and stillness; blending movement and calm create balance in both body and mind to promote physical and mental wellbeing.
 
Suitable for everyone | Energising

A weekend wind-down to destress from a busy week and these troubling times with Yin or Restorative Yoga. Incorporating the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, improving circulation and flexibility. Yin yoga – uses passively held poses to stimulate, align and unblock the bodies myofascial meridian energy pathways, restoring Qi energy. Restorative yoga – releases held tension in the body and allows the you to deeply relax. Both Yin and Restorative yoga calm the nervous system.
Props required: Block (thick book or similar), Bolster (2 cushions), Blanket and Mat

Suitable for all | Holistic practice

Qigong is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that combines movement, mental concentration, traditional Chinese medicine and breathing to increase and balance your vital energy, or ‘Qi’. Pronounced ‘chee-gong’, it loosely translates as ‘vital energy cultivation’ or ‘mastery of your energy’.

Integrating posture, movement, breathing, self massage, sound and a focused intent to balance your vital energy (Qi). This class is fun and gently active, perfect for less mobile people.

Suitable for less mobile bodies | Gently active | Fun

Join us this Sunday for a free 30 minute run-through of the full Eight Brocades health qigong sequence, including taichi qigong warm up and cool down. Please note: this is a practice of the full sequence rather than a class.

Regular practice is believed to improve organ function and both physical and mental health and wellbeing. A daily 12 minute practice for people of all ages and ability.

Based in Hatha yoga roots, whilst embracing and exploring modern yoga’s styles and movement. David’s classes are active yet calming, he offers soft pauses, stillness and challenges throughout, to create balance for mind and body, as well as the spirit.

Suitable for everyone | Active