When I was 18 my mother suggested we attend a yoga class at the local church hall. "I had no idea what I was going to! However, I was immediately inspired by the vitality, radiance, agility and joyousness of the teacher - who was 74! Since then, yoga has been a constant in my life.
What is Yoga? An ancient system of health promoting practices for the body, mind and spirit. that can be adapted to suit anyone, regardless of fitness, flexibility or the lack of it. Improve your sleep and reduce stress with regular yoga classes. All classes are beginner friendly!
Why Yoga? Hatha Yoga is any form of Yoga using postures and breath. Experience a balanced set of yoga postures in every class, take the spine through the full range of movement, strengthen bones and also tone muscles. However, there's more to you than just arms and legs; so all of our classes combine physical postures with breathing, relaxation and mindfulness practices. The class ends with a relaxation practice - you'll feel revived and calm.
Start where you are. Do what you can Anyone can start a yoga practice, even if you don't feel flexible or strong. What ever your age or current physical condition, a yoga practice can improve your overall health. Moving your body, focusing your mind and learning to breathe properly can transform your life on and off the mat.
FLOURISH YOGA classes include physical postures, breathing practices, relaxation and meditation in a holistic yoga system designed to support the ‘whole’ person.
What We Teach
Physical practices: safety first
Physical postures are performed in a non-competitive atmosphere with an emphasis on safety and self-awareness. Postures invigorate your body, develop strength, flexibility, endurance and remove tensions from your body and mind.
Breathing practices: instant calm
The breath is the bridge between the body and the mind. Breathing practices, balance and expand the life force flowing through you and by integrating body and mind induce deep relaxation; easing physical, mental and emotional tensions
Meditation practices: inner peace
Practices cultivate awareness, calmness and a deep sense of inner peace.
Relaxation practices
Release stress in your body and mind, re-charge your energy and promote healing. Each class concludes with a technique that deeply relaxes and rejuvenates you.