Yoga Styles

If you are new to yoga and unsure about which style of yoga would suit your body, look no further! Here is our guide to each class....

Ashtanga

Ashtanga yoga is a set sequence of poses. The 1st series of poses is called the primary series. This method involves synchronising a specific breathing technique ( Ujiya breath) with the asanas (yoga poses). This produces an intense internal heat and purifying sweat that detoxifies the muscles and organs. When practiced regularly, the result can be a lean and strong body with improved circulation and a calm mind.

Ashtanga yoga levels explained
 

Beginner level:
Introduction to Ashtanga. This course covers the fundamentals of the Ashtanga practice. Much of the initial focus is on breathing work and the form of the sequence. We also look at relaxation and meditation as a means to relaxing the mind and body. This course is open to complete novices and is aimed at those with a good basic level of fitness.
 

Beginner Plus
This course will assume that you know the fundamentals of the Ashtanga practice and you are familiar with the basics. We will take you further into the flow and focus of Ashtanga yoga, building confidence and strength while keeping the practice joyful and accessible. You will explore: Breath & bandhas – You will learn to refine your breath and will begin to connect with internal energy locks. You will also look at Sequence progression – Here you will move beyond the fundamentals and exploring more of the Primary Series with guidance. This class is suitable for those who have done a basic Ashtanga yoga beginners' course, either at the Wee Yoga Room or elsewhere.

Level one
Further exploration of the Ashtanga practice for students who have completed the beginner's course. This course will gradually take you through half of the Ashtanga primary series, one pose at a time. We also start to explore the finishing sequence more thoroughly, looking at headstand and backbends in greater detail.

Led class
A led class taking participants through the whole of the primary series. This class starts where the level one course leaves off. It is a full talk through class, done together at a steady, rhythmical pace. Participants need to have a good knowledge of the Ashtanga sequence to be able to do this course.

Full Led Primary Series
This class will guide you through full led Primary series. This class is geared towards participants who have a thorough grounding in the Level one class.

Mysore style
This is the traditional method and the manner in which this practice is communicated in Mysore, South India. The Practitioner does her own practice at her own pace and is given guidance and adjustments from the teacher when required. Mysore style is geared towards the more seasoned practitioner.

Aerial yoga beginners' course

Aerial Yoga uses an Aerial Hammock as a support to explore Yoga poses, to strengthen and stretch. The use of the low hammock allows students to deepen or hold postures that would have previously been inaccessible. This course is for complete beginners with little or NO Aerial yoga experience. The benefits of Aerial Yoga include:
 

• Decompression of the joints

• Improves balance

• Core strengthening

• increased overall flexibility and strength

• It can also give you a lot of joy
   

Aerial Yoga and Sound bath healing

This is a Wee Yoga Room and Harmonies of Light collaboration and will consist of 45 minutes of energising Aerial fun, then 45 minutes of hanging in the hammock letting Harmonies of light sound healing wash over you. This is suitable for all levels of practice. Get ready to fly and then be transported to a place where you will be replenished and restored. Aerial yoga is a wonderful way to access poses that might have previously been inaccessible. The benefits include:
 

• Decompression of the joints

• Improves balance

• Core strengthening

• increased overall flexibility and strength
   

It is suitable for ALL levels and ALL body types!

I am running these classes as drop - in, so you are welcome to come along and give it a go with no long term commitment! £35.00 for a 90 minute class

Aerial Yoga Disco!

This class will get you ready for the weekend; blending energising yoga moves with dazzling disco tunes. We will create a dynamic and uplifting experience unlike any other and will guarantee to get you moving, singing and smiling into the weekend! This class is for participants who have had some previous experience of Aerial or mat yoga.

I am running these classes as drop - in, so you are welcome to come along and give it a go with no long term commitment! The theme will change monthly, so expect anything from 80'smusic to favourite musicals!

Somatic Yoga

Somatic yoga is a combination of slow flow and yin yoga incorporating awareness practices from somatic therapy. It is an anatomically engaged practice that can support joint health, mobility, overall wellbeing, and stress reduction. The classes are all trauma-informed, meaning they are invitational and non-prescriptive, with lots of modifications offered so that you can find the approach that works best for your body and capacity in each session.