Which class is right for me?
We have classes for EVERYONE – beginners, experienced and those of you who are somewhere in between :)
Many people think you have to be flexible to do yoga. That’s not true at all! Anyone can do yoga, whether you’re stiff, short, tall or broad. Men, women, older people and young people.
The intensity of the lessons is indicated by colour codes in the timetable:
Calm, low-intensity sessions
Moderate-intensity exercise sessions
High-intensity sessions
Are you new here?
If you’re new to this, we recommend a beginners’ course for a thorough and systematic introduction. We also have plenty of classes that don’t require any prior knowledge.
For an introduction to the classic yoga poses, we recommend ‘Basic Yoga Techniques’, ‘Iyengar Yoga’ or ‘Gentle Flow Yoga’.
If you suffer from muscle or joint problems or have limited mobility, or if you’d like to learn about stress management, we recommend Yoga for Stress Relief, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Deva Yoga and Gentle Yoga.
On all these courses, you’ll learn practical tools and techniques that you can put into practice in your everyday life.
Quiet hours
For those of you who want to de-stress and calm your nervous system.
Yoga for stress relief
A daytime class featuring simple, gentle exercises and breathing techniques that calm the nervous system. The class incorporates elements of Deva Yoga, yin/restorative yoga and mindful yoga.
Gentle Yoga
For those who want to de-stress, turn their attention inwards and soothe their body and mind from within. We do gentle stretching exercises to open up the hips and chest muscles, incorporating elements of Deva Yoga, Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga. Suitable for all levels.
Deva Yoga
Based on a set sequence of gentle, dynamic exercises, specially developed for those with muscle and joint problems or tension in the back, neck and shoulders. With a focus on deep breathing throughout the session, it is also highly effective at reducing stress. The session may include both meditation and pranayama (breathing exercises). Suitable for all levels.
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is part of the Chinese/Taoist yoga tradition and is based on knowledge, wisdom and medical philosophy dating back several thousand years. It is a gentle style of yoga in which poses are held for a long time – at least 3–5 minutes – to reach deep connective tissues such as fascia, ligaments and joints. Unlike the more dynamic forms of yoga, Yin is about passivity: relaxing the muscles and releasing tension, both physical and emotional. The extended time spent in the postures brings calm to the mind and influences the body’s energy channels (meridians).
Restorative Yoga
Deep relaxation and mindfulness incorporated into a structured programme. Here, the focus is more on ‘being’ than ‘doing’. We use a range of equipment, blankets and props to support the body so that it can settle, relax and rest. This helps to reduce stress, tension and inner restlessness.
Gentle and dynamic classes
A bit more exercise than the gentle sessions, but still gentle on the body.
Gentle Flow Yoga
An open-level class, suitable for both those who have practised yoga before and those who are complete beginners. We’ll be doing simple, dynamic exercises in sync with our breathing – a gentle flow that gently stretches and strengthens the body.
Morning Yoga
A class in gentle, flowing yoga, suitable for everyone.
Iyengar Yoga
The world’s most widely practised form of yoga. Iyengar yoga focuses on strengthening and increasing the flexibility of the body and mind through physical postures and breathing exercises, enabling you to develop a healthy balance between strength, flexibility, endurance and relaxation. Key features: sequences of exercises, extensive use of props such as yoga belts and yoga blocks, and a high degree of precision in execution. Suitable for everyone, and particularly well suited to beginners.
The class is taught in English.
Strength and stability
Here, we focus mainly on core muscles, stabilising muscles and body control.
Pilates Flow
Gentle and effective strength exercises from Pilates, and some stretching exercises from yoga. We focus mainly on the core and supporting muscles, and the exercises increase awareness and connection with the body and breath. If you’re a complete beginner, it may take a little time to get the hang of the breathing technique and the way we use our bodies, but the exercises are simple and are always demonstrated calmly and thoroughly. Suitable for everyone.
Pilates Strength
A Pilates class consisting mainly of seated and lying exercises. Slightly more demanding and challenging than Pilates Flow. Open to all levels.
Sling training
A functional and strength-building class where you train using your own body weight in a suspension trainer. The exercises challenge your balance, stability, endurance and core engagement, whilst allowing you to work at your own pace and adjust the intensity according to how you feel on the day and your fitness level. Through controlled movement and mindful technique, you’ll build strength, body control and stability, and you’ll learn how small adjustments to your position can make a big difference.
Sling training is suitable for everyone, from beginners to those looking for a bit of an extra challenge. The class is a great complement to yoga and Pilates, and helps you build functional strength that you can carry over into other forms of exercise and your everyday life.
Active and warming sessions
Dynamic and heart-warming, with a bit more pace.
Yogalates
A relatively high-intensity class offering a great blend of the best of both worlds: Vinyasa yoga combined with strength exercises from Pilates. Ideal for anyone looking to practise a dynamic, warming and strengthening form of exercise. Open to all.
Vinyasa Yoga
For those of you who wish to practise yoga as an active and dynamic form of yoga, offering a combination of challenge, a good workout and peace of mind. Here, we flow through various sequences in time with our breath, and the sequence varies from session to session. Occasionally, we explore more advanced poses such as arm balances, headstands and handstands, for those who wish to do so. It’s an advantage if you’ve done Sun Salutation-based yoga before, but you don’t need to be at an advanced level. All levels are welcome, and we listen to our own bodies.
Rocket Yoga
An energetic, active and invigorating form of yoga, in which rhythm and tempo play a key role. We flow through the yoga poses using ujjayi breathing and drishti (focus). This style of yoga was created by Larry Schultz and is a modified version of traditional Ashtanga Yoga, specifically the primary and intermediate series. Rocket Yoga is playful and effective, incorporating strength work, active stretching and playful arm balances. With plenty of scope for modifications, it is accessible to almost everyone. It’s Yoga!
The name Rocket Yoga comes from the fact that ‘you get there faster’. We raise our energy, and we lift ourselves up, towards freedom and transformation.
Our own courses
Courses tailored to specific groups or different stages of life
Basic yoga techniques
A course that gives you a thorough introduction to the physical and dynamic practice of yoga. You’ll learn the basic techniques of dynamic yoga: asanas, sun salutations and yoga breathing. Suitable for those who have never done yoga before, or for those who wish to refresh their knowledge of the basic principles. Arranged on request.
Yoga for stiff men
A yoga class specifically for men, focusing on good back health. We do simple, gentle exercises that both strengthen and loosen up the body, and work on static and dynamic stretching, core strength and stabilisation training. You’ll also learn various breathing techniques and stress management skills.
Prenatal yoga
A gentle form of yoga, specially adapted for pregnant women. This six-week course focuses on forming a close bond with your baby, whilst providing you with tools to cope with the physical and mental changes that occur during pregnancy.
Maternity Yoga
A course for new mums on maternity leave – an activity that mums and babies can enjoy together. We focus on exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor, abdomen and back, to support the vital recovery process following pregnancy and childbirth. Breathing and mindfulness together with your baby. No prior experience is required.
Yoga for young people aged 13–19
In this session, we’ll be doing various yoga exercises, breathing techniques, meditation and relaxation. These can be effective tools for coping with the demands and pressures of the world around us, which many young people experience in today’s society. Yoga can also help improve concentration at school and promote discipline, whilst making it easier to accept the growth and changes that come with adolescence. Arranged on request.
Are you pregnant?
If you’ve done yoga before, you’re welcome to join classes other than antenatal yoga. The most important thing is to listen to your body and not do anything you feel uncomfortable with. Let the teacher know, and they can adapt the exercises as you go along.
When you are pregnant, your body produces more of the hormone relaxin, which softens tissues and ligaments. This is beneficial when you are giving birth, but take care not to overstretch or strain yourself too much in the positions, and be careful with twisting movements. Your bump imposes some natural limitations as it grows, and we make the necessary adjustments to ensure the exercises remain comfortable.
Pregnant women should avoid kumbhaka – that is, holding their breath – and instead allow their breath to flow smoothly in and out of the body. During the relaxation at the end of the class, we recommend lying on your left side, so as not to restrict blood flow to the womb.
Quiet private practice / Follow the yogi
A morning practice with little or no instruction. The yogi can be the teacher, or you yourself.
We come in silence and practise in silence. Silence teaches you to listen and observe, and enables you to hear your own inner teacher.
Explore the practice, trust the process and focus on what you can do. Do what feels right; every practice is valuable. Listen to your breath, and use drishti/focus to stay mindful.
Remember that you’re good enough just as you are, and that you’re doing a brilliant job! Relax your shoulders – breathe in – breathe out – and let’s do it again.
Yoga is a practice, an exercise. You cannot become good at yoga, but you can become good at practising yoga.
The time is NOW ✨
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All our classes focus on mindfulness of body and mind. Your best teacher is, after all, yourself and your own body. Yoga is about meeting yourself where you are, with acceptance and tolerance; it is about concentration and focus; and it is about taking control of your own mental and physical life so that your senses and mental activity come to rest.
The great thing is that YOGA and PILATES can be practised by EVERYONE, and that we work according to our own individual circumstances, how we feel on the day and our body’s history. Whether we are young or older, we usually have certain factors to take into account when it comes to our bodies. These might include old injuries, wear and tear or the effects of life’s experiences, or they might be mental health issues. We bring all of this with us into our practice, work with it and take it into account.
Are you still unsure which one is right for you? Please feel free to get in touch, and we’ll help you find a class.
A very warm welcome 🙂