The Yoga I Teach

Vinyasa Flow

Vinyasa is a flowing style of yoga where we move from one pose to the next, linking the movement with the breath.

It’s a more active practice that helps to build strength, flexibility, balance and mobility, whilst getting the body warm and the blood flowing. Moving continuously also gives the mind something to focus on, which can be a really lovely way to switch off from everything else going on in your head.

You’ll probably leave feeling like you’ve moved your body, worked your muscles and had a bit of a mental reset too.

Yin Yoga

Yin is a much slower practice, where we stay in poses for longer rather than constantly moving from one thing to the next.

Because we’re holding the poses for several minutes, Yin works differently to a more active yoga practice. We’re not just working on the muscles, we’re also gently working into the deeper connective tissues of the body, including the fascia, ligaments and tendons.

Over time, this can help to support mobility and flexibility and create a little more space around the joints and through areas that can feel tight or restricted.

But Yin isn’t just about the physical side. There’s something about being still for long enough that encourages you to slow down mentally too. It gives you a chance to notice what’s going on in your body, let go of some of the tension you might be carrying and simply be still for a while.

Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga is the gentlest form of yoga. There’s no pushing, no strengthening and very little effort involved. Instead, we use lots of props to completely support the body, so you can settle into each pose and really relax.

The aim is to give your body and nervous system a proper chance to rest. When we’re constantly busy, rushing around or carrying stress, our bodies don’t always get much opportunity to switch off. Restorative yoga gives you that time.

The poses are held for longer, allowing the muscles to soften and the body to become more relaxed, whilst the nervous system has space to move into a much calmer state.

It’s a lovely practice when you’re feeling tired, stressed, overwhelmed or simply need to stop for a while. Sometimes the most beneficial thing we can do for our bodies is nothing at all.