The sessions focus on gentle movement and a series of restorative yoga poses. Restorative yoga uses props such as bolsters, blankets, and bricks to hold the body in poses for up to 15 minutes so that the body can relax completely and move into stillness.
Restorative yoga can help with
- Reducing stress
- Releasing tension
- Reducing restlessness
- Anxiety and depression
- Tiredness and exhaustion
- Insomnia
- Physical and emotional wellbeing
The classes are suitable for all levels, ages, and abilities.
Ultima actualización 22 de Febrero de 2019 a las 18:08 UTC
How the yoga journey began…
Initially I became interested in yoga as a form of self-care for practicing musicians and I soon started to experience some of the physical and mental benefits. Yoga offered a way to release tension and stress and allowed me to feel more grounded. My personal yoga practice quickly became a form of exploration and support throughout everyday life. Training to become a teacher and sharing the benefits of yoga has been a natural progression.
Teaching style and influences
I teach from an alignment focused and breath centred approach and coming from a music therapy background I enjoy bringing together emotional and creative exploration with the physical expression and philosophy of yoga. My interest lies in sharing ways to incorporate yogic approaches into everyday life so that the benefits can be experienced beyond the mat.
Combining movement, breath work, and meditation in accessible ways allows students to experience the benefits of yoga on different levels. The teaching aims to support physical and mental wellbeing through building strength, flexibility, and balance as well as nurturing mental clarity and resilience.
Training on the well established Yogacampus course has offered me the opportunity to study with inspiring teachers including Mina Hosokawa, Liz Lark, Sarah Litton, Zephyr Wildman, Tanja Mickwitz, and many others. I have also studied with Judith Lasater, Rod Stryker, Jo Manuel, Lisa Sanfilippo and I feel greatly inspired by the work of fellow music therapist and yoga teacher Kate Binnie. In my teaching I aspire to provide a nurturing and encouraging environment to allow students to develop their own understanding of yoga in an enjoyable way. I teach mixed level classes, restorative yoga, and yoga for people with special needs.
