Vinyasa Flow

This is a dynamic flowing style of yoga synchronizing breath and movement while building strength and flexibility.

Anusara Inspired

Developed by John Friend in 1997, Anusara means “flowing with Grace” or “going with the flow”.  Anusara yoga is a Hatha yoga system that unifies an uplifting philosophy, epitomised by a “celebration of the heart”  with specific alignment principles to promote safety and to empower all students to achieve their full potential.  Anusara is an all-inclusive yoga in which each students various unique abilities and limitations are deeply honoured.

Ashtanga Vinyasa

Ashtanga (Astanga) vinyasa yoga, as taught by Sri K Pattabhi Jois (“Guruji”) of Mysore, South India, is one of the most popular forms of yoga practised in the West today. It is a classical method of Hatha Yoga and is renowned for it’s dynamic and flowing sequence of asanas. The traditional method of teaching Ashtanga vinyasa yoga focusses on the individual to ensure that each student practices according to his or her own ability. This helps to promote self awareness and a realisation of progress through the development of a regular practice.  The asanas are practised with:-

(i) emphasis on a controlled and even breath (the ujjayi breath)
(ii) by using muscular contractions or locks (bandhas), and
(iii) by adopting specific gaze points (drishtis).

With continued and regular practise, this system of yoga can lead the practitioner into a form of moving meditation.   So by practising asanas with vinyasa and focusing on the ujjayi breath and the bandhas, we can unlock energy and generate Prana/life-force within ourselves. If we also withdraw the senses by using the drishti, we can start to meditate on what we are doing and keep the energy we have generated in the practise within us. Then we can move towards a state of yoga chikitsa, yoga therapy or profound healing. This healing can be used positively for example to quieten a busy mind, to remove restricted movement or pain in a hip, a knee or a back etc, to correct the body on a structural or emotional level, or to answer such questions as “Who am I ?” and “Why am I here ?”

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga describes any of the physical practices of yoga.  Traditional Hatha yoga is a holistic path, including moral disciplines, physical postures (asanas), purification procedures, yogic breathing (pranayamas)  and meditation.

Yoga Gently

Yoga Gently is suitable for students of any age or level of experience who wish to practice gently and relax deeply.  These classes incorporate breathing techniques, gentle yoga postures, relaxation and meditation.  Yoga gently is also recommended for those caring for tired and stiff muscles and back tension.  Also ideal for beginners.

Mummy & Me

10 weeks to Crawling.  Mummy & Me yoga offers quality physical stimulation including flowing postures, holding, movement, touch, voice and deep relaxation. It induces a happy, carefree and lively parent-infant interaction which develops as the babies grow.  The experience of movement combined with touch is probably the richest stimulation we can offer babies from birth. In yoga, this stimulation occurs through the mutual involvement of parent and baby, at a pace at which the baby can absorb and integrate it. As yoga postures induce deep relaxation in adults, so in babies they bring a state of deep contentment and promote deep sleep.

The classes are designed to be entertaining for the babies as well as the mums, so fun music, games and a light-hearted atmosphere are all the order of the day. As any new mum knows, babies are unpredictable creatures and each class is always very different to the next. One important aspect of the classes is that they are very laid back – mums can stop to feed or tend a crying babe at any time they need to, without fear of judgement or embarrassment.  Mums are always amazed at the mobility of little bodies and the postures-for-two are a fantastic way to bond with a new baby – great for helping mums cope with difficulties such as postnatal depression. In fact, meeting with other mums also provides a great opportunity to compare notes about motherhood and other mums are often the most understanding and accepting of all of the feelings that come up in the postnatal period, even if those feelings are perceived as being negative by society in general. The classes are a fantastic support system and the tea and biscuits afterwards are often as important as the yoga practice itself.

Pregnancy Yoga

14 weeks to Birth. Yoga provides many benefits – physical, mental and emotional  that can improve the experience of pregnancy, birth and parenting.  Postures  and breathing practices are adopted to create greater ease and to support each stage of pregnancy.  The combination of breathing and movement with awareness can be a great vehicle for self discovery and connection with your baby.  Toning the muscles that support the pregnancy as well as increasing the elasticity of the birthing muscles are also benefits.  Yoga during pregnancy provides a gentle, safe, fun and supportive setting for mother and baby.  Classes  will create space to connect with your baby, give time to honour yourself through the practice of yoga and to help you to prepare for birth share stories and meet other pregnant women.  these classes will leave you feeling lightness and freedom of movement, more peaceful and at home with you and your baby.

Community Class

This is a half price yoga class open to everyone of all levels.

Private one-to-one Yoga

Yoga Bodhi can offer private yoga tuition here at our centre,  at your home or office.  Please call or email the centre for further information.

Studio Hire

Our spacious studio is available for hire for regular slots or on a one-off basis. Please contact us so that we can discuss your needs further.

Pilates

Pilates comprises continuous and flowing mat work exercises designed to strengthen the back, tone the stomach and improve posture. Pilates helps promote a stronger, leaner, healthier body. Classes often include breathing exercises and relaxation and are suitable for all levels and abilities.