Less physically challenging than Flow Yogalates, the Gentle Yoga classes include more breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques. However—whilst breathing deeply—we still spend the majority of the class doing physical postures, which improve balance, flexibility and strength, but in a more gentle way.
Benefits include: reduced stress and anxiety, normalised blood pressure, increased clarity of mind, feelings of relaxation, improved flexibility, balance and posture, reduced joint and muscular pain, increased energy levels.
Last updated July 15, 2025, 12:36 p.m. UTC
I started working in the fitness industry in October 2007, after completing a Health and Fitness Diploma at Kidderminster College; I began working in the gym as a fitness instructor at The Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre in Kidderminster. Whilst working at the Glades I completed various fitness courses and started teaching group classes in addition to one-on-one Personal Training.
I gained my yoga qualification in 2011. At this time, I was still working at the Glades, but not full time—because I'd set up several classes on a self-employed basis. Towards the end of 2011 I went self-employed full time, working as a group exercise instructor, which is still my current 'job' I'm still loving it as I write in 2025!
I teach 6 different class types: Gentle Yoga, Flow Yogalates, Modern Pilates, Beginners Tai Chi and Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 14+ and Active Seniors for ages 60+.
Website: http://www.exerciseclasseskidderminster.co.uk/
email: markwrenchexercise@gmail.com