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All of our group classes are streamed online using zoom. The majority of our streamed classes are available online only although we do run a few classes in-person so you can also come along to participate live in one of our amazing host venues. View our timetable for more info.
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Yes we now plan to always run a timetable of online classes for every body to attend, wherever you are.
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Yes we have a library of between over 60 - 100 recorded classes as part of our different monthly membership packages
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Before coming to a zoom class you will need to purchase classes in advance. Once you have purchased your class you don’t need to book a space, just come along
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Follow this link for step-by-step instructions on how to join our online classes
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A yoga mat, a meditation cushion, a blanket and a bolster can all be really useful tools to have with you for class, although you can absolutely still come to class without any of the above and to begin with you can use a towel and pillows or cushions.
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This form of yoga is a not an aerobic form of exercise so unless the weather is very hot it is not necessary to drink during class. Drinking plenty after class is highly recommended.
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It is definitely much more comfortable to practice yoga without undigested food in our tummy. Where possible give yourself as much time as you can to digest your last meal/snack before class according to your own metabolism
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Wear loose comfortable clothing that you can stretch in such as sweatpants and a t-shirt. Yoga is practiced in bare feet so no special footwear is required. It is also suggested that all jewellery be removed before class. You definitely don’t need any fancy ‘yoga clothing’ to practice yoga!
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We welcome highly experienced yoga practitioners and yoga teachers in all of our classes and variations will be offered to experienced students where appropriate. We invite you to be patient with the community approach of our classes where all of us practice together, and the pace is slow and accessible.
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Yes absolutely, beginners are an important part of our EVERY BODY classes. Our group classes are full of people with different amounts of experience. Beginners can pin a student with more experience and copy what they do and at the same time the teacher will make sure you practice safely. We will give beginners clear instructions and guidance and help you to practice poses in a way that is comfortable for you from the offset.
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Camera’s on or off?
Camera on if you would like to receive the more personal guidance that is on offer, or camera off if you feel happier not to be so visible. Whichever is right for you
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As these are drop-in sessions we never know exactly how many people are going to attend. Our classes are always small with somewhere between 2-8 people usually attending live. There have been times where it is just one student. In that circumstance you will be offered a one-to-one session. You are completely invited to decide if you would like that or prefer to pass and come again a different time
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Yes absolutely, this is one of the excellent reasons TO come along. Yoga will really help you to increase your flexibility. You won’t be a gymnast over night but you will see some increase in flexibility very quickly and with patience, perseverance and regularity it is possible to experience much more flexibility over time.
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Do not worry about these upside down poses at all. Many people choose to never go into these inversions even after years of practice. We always offer alternatives to inversions that can help you to increase confidence, physical strength and flexibility. These alternatives can stand alone as part of your ongoing practice if you never want to go upside down, or can act as a preparation for the inverted poses if you would like to work towards them. For Headstand we work on an upper body strength and mobility exercise called the dolphin so even if you have no desire to practice Headstand ever you can continue with dolphin as a stable part of your ongoing practice to simply work on your strength and mobility. If you do want to learn Headstand over time, when you feel you have built enough strength and confidence through practicing dolphin, a gentle step by step technique into Headstand is introduced. Same with Shoulderstand, if you have a blank wall accessible in your room, or a sturdy bed or sofa, we can begin exploring just having the legs upside down and against the wall/bed/sofa. From there if and when you feel ready we can explore pressing the feet against the wall/bed/sofa to start to curl the spine off the floor to explore putting our body weight onto our shoulders. Again though there is no pressure whatsoever to go upside down, and there are plenty of mat based alternatives.
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Actually finding it hard to concentrate is another great reason TO come along and practice yoga. Firstly the yoga postures themselves are a challenge and trying to get into them and hold them is far from boring. Also having a very active mind is quite a common human experience through the ages, in fact the ancient yoga scriptures describe the human mind as like a drunk monkey, bitten by a scorpion! So you are definitely not alone! Calming the mind and preparing the body for a deeper meditation practice was why these poses were evolved in the first place. In practical terms you may find the breathing exercises, and the relaxation at the end of the class particularly challenging to begin with, but if you can persevere through the first few sessions you may actually find that your mind does indeed begin to feel calmer and you might well start to enjoy, benefit from, and even crave the slower pace and deeper relaxation. A little perseverance is the key here as you develop a new skill.
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No please don’t come to the fat positive classes if you are not fat. These really are created to be a safer space for genuinely fat folks to practice alongside each other. Our EVERY BODY classes and our Body Positive Classes are set up to be welcoming to folks with bodies of all shapes and sizes so I hope you will find these sessions comfortable too
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Yes you absolutely can the EVERY BODY classes are fat friendly and taught by a fat teacher. People of every body shape and size are actively invited to attend
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