Yoga Styles

Choosing a class

Our Yoga Styles

In truth, nearly all styles of modern yoga are rooted in the hatha tradition, with different yoga lineages offering other ways of practising what is still essentially hatha in origin. Some styles are slower, some are faster. Some are rigid in their sequence, others are more creative.

The yoga world is vast! To help you navigate our timetable and choose the right class here are the styles we offer. But do send us a message if you’re not sure what you’d like.
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Hatha Yoga (Beginners & Beyond)

As explained above many styles are hatha in origin essentially. But quite often, yoga teachers use the term Hatha to identify a ‘traditional’ yoga class. A slower more static style, which strengthens and lengthens muscles and oils the joints. You tend to do a pose on one side, then the other rather than flow movement to movement. This creates a beautiful feeling of balance in the body. This is the style of yoga for our Beginners & Beyond classes.

Props such as bricks, blocks and belts are used widely in many styles of yoga – rightly so! But you’re likely use more props in a hatha class to help alignment, and be shown how to use them.

Perfect for: those starting on their yoga journey ( as you’ve time to learn the postures properly) and more experienced practioners looking to explore the breath and body at a slightly slower pace with a few challenges added in.

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Slow Flow/Hatha Flow

These classes features a sequence of poses, linked together in a coherent sequence to create a flow of movement. The pace is slow enough to hold and explore the asanas (poses) for a positive impact on your mental, emotional & physical wellbeing. Strong emphasis is placed on breath awareness in synchronisation to movement, as you mindfully flow from one pose to the next. These classes will help improve strength, flexibility, coordination and balance as well as encouraging the mind to settle.

Perfect for: those with a bit of yoga experience, or more confident beginners with a reasonable fitness level.

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Vinyasa

Traditionally taught as one breath one movement –with a creative spin. However, the true translation of vinyasa is “to place in a special way,” so the pace and intensity can vary but expect almost constant movement.

Our Vinyasa classes can be as physical as you want. Our classes can be adapted to advanced vinyasa fans to those starting out, as our resident vinyasa teacher is brilliant at catering for the needs of those in her class. In these classes, generally expect almost constant movement – with room for relaxation at the end.

Please note our Rise and Flow class mixes vinyasa with slow flow styles.

Perfect for: those who like a faster paced, flowy class with more transitions, or linking of poses. Better suited to those with a bit of yoga experience or more confident beginners.

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Restorative Yoga

A style for deep rest and introspection. A mainly a floor based passive class where the body finds the shape of the asana (pose) with the support of props. The body will still feel stretched a little, but crucially in this practice we are able to let go of tension and find stillness to facilitate a greater sense of Introspection as we feel the props hold us. This results in a deeply felt relaxation response. The parasympathetic nervous system is soothed, and you’ll find a deeper sense of presence. You’ll be encouraged to embrace stillness in this class.

Perfect for: EVERYONE, who is comfortable on the floor.

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Chair Yoga

A style of yoga for those who have some physical limitations or who find getting on and off the floor a challenge. These classes are accessible, inclusive and safe for everyone. Most, if not all, of the class, is seated, depending on who is present but expect a complete yoga practice including breath awareness and meditation.

Perfect for: seniors and those with reduced mobility.

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Yin Yoga

A floor based, stiller practice, encouraging softening and release.

You tend to hold the poses for lengthened periods (around 5 minutes) and you’ll be encouraged to find a balance between effort and ease in the postures, with a *mild to moderate load on the muscle – enough to gently stress the connective tissues without creating too much strain. This low level mechanical stress has been shown in animal and human studies to stimulate fibroblast activity, collagen remodeling and tissue resilience.

The stillness and slow nature of the practice encourages a deeper sense of calm and bringing balance to your yang activities.

Perfect for: those looking for a good stretch, those who need to allocate time to slow down and balance busy lifestyles or more active activities to create balance.

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Gentle Yoga

Gentle yoga is taught at a slower pace with some supine (lying) postures and kneeling asanas (poses) too with alternatives for those who can’t kneel comfortably. The class is mainly standing- but the support of a chair is offered to help with balance or to find more ease.

Ultimately, we focus on what you can do and move and stretch with the breath for a rounded and satisfying morning practice.

Perfect for: seniors and those with reduced mobility.

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