FAQs
What style of yoga do you teach?
I teach gentle, nurturing yoga where the focus is more about how it feels in your body, rather than how it looks or striving for specific alignment. Classes are slow and mindful, with an emphasis for rest and self care, and incorporating a variety of tools and techniques such as breath work, affirmations, aromatherapy, mantras, mudras and more. There is a curated playlist for each class to enhance the practise physically and emotionally.
I am trained in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Yoga for Therapy, Pregnancy and Post Natal Yoga.
What age is kids yoga reccomended for?
My aim is to equip children with the tools of yoga to help with emotional regulation, stress and anxiety, and applying and integrating concepts like patience, gratitude and self-love into aspects of their everyday. Every child is different, but from experience children begin to be more receptive to practising yoga without it being too “kiddified” from age 5, showing good understanding and application of breathing techniques, mindful movements and concepts.
Having said that, my aim is to introduce yoga to as many children as possible. I believe all exposure to the movements, breathing and concepts is beneficial. Even if children don’t always understand it fully, don’t join in or if they lose focus they will still take some of it in. Growing up watching you do yoga can also be an extremely positive influence.
What if I am new to yoga?
My yoga classes are entirely guided. I talk you through and demonstrate each posture and provide breathing cues throughout. I also provide options so you can pick the version of a posture that suits you best, giving you confidence and allowing you to progress between the classes.
You don't need to be flexible. You don’t need to be fit. And you don’t need to go out and buy yoga pants! I truly believe that yoga can be adapted to suit everyone’s individual needs for mental and physical benefits. .
How do I help my child stay concentrated?
There is absolutely no expectation for children to stay completely concentrated for the duration of the session - in fact most adults get distracted at some point during yoga. This is a normal process of the mind. But you’ll be surprised to see children show more focus than you might expect. And the practise of yoga itself helps to develop and increase focus, so this will only improve with time and practise. Be a leader. If you show interest and enthusiasm towards yoga they’re likely to model this behaviour.
Praise and encourage your children. Like any sport or activity, forming yoga into a habit requires consistency and perseverance. It will feel great some days, and difficult other days but they key is to keep trying and it will eventually require less effort.
Where do you teach?
I teach in various beautiful locations around Coventry, Leamington and Warwick.
Look out for my special yoga classes and events at Coventry Cathedral, The Nook Urban Retreat, Commonground and The Human Collective Hub.