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yoga for all

yoga is a modality that can be practised by anyone, 

regardless of health, flexibility, yoga experience, ethnicity, age*, class, gender, sexual orientation or disability.  

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Depending on your situation, a group class,

or more bespoke 1 to 1 class may be appropriate.

Beginners are really welcome, as are those with experience.

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​Do get in touch with Elaine if you need further guidance regarding

which class structure might suit you best.

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​* (Elaine is insured to teach age 18 and above)

your health
zoom yoga

how does this work?

this is simple - you download the Zoom software onto your computer or iPad or phone and click the link I send you by email, put in the password and you are ready to go..

I will not be in the room with you as you practise so there are a few things to be aware of so you get the most from your session.  Do read the Disclaimer and Guideline carefully.

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gentle or strong

Are your yoga classes strong or gentle?

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I call my yoga classes, Gentle Yoga - I invite students to listen to their bodies and minds with a gentle compassion.

And in group classes, each term is started with gentle versions of poses and practises.  As the term progresses, there is the option to take stronger variations if that feels appropriate.

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I have a health condition...

I help students safely access yoga postures and breathing practises with many different health conditions:

  • back problems,

  • asthma & other breathing issues,

  • shoulder pain,

  • M.E.(Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), Fibromyalgia, Long Covid

  • high and low blood pressure,

  • Parkinsons,

  • Addisons disease,

  • heart complications,

  • arthritis

  • and many others.  

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If you do have a health condition that you are concerned about regarding yoga, do contact me to discuss this.

I recommend you speak to your doctor/consultant in addition for their advice.

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I have had surgery...

typically, we recommend students leave 3 months between major surgery and joining a yoga class.

However this is dependant on the individual.

If you have a letter from your consultant/GP confirming your ability to attend yoga before this time frame, in general this will be sufficient.

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drop in classes

do you teach drop in classes....

I don't teach drop in classes but please keep reading...

I do offer the option for you to make up classes you may miss in any one term - 

for example: if you are enrolled on the Tuesday class and miss one,

you can make it up by attending a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday class in the same term time.  

 

For more information see missed classes

missed classes

can I make up missed classes...

I offer the option for you to make up classes, both yoga & Vedic chanting, you may miss in any one term - 

for example: if you are enrolled on the Tuesday yoga class and miss one, you can make it up by attending a Monday or Wednesday yoga class.  You can do this in the same week you missed your Tuesday class, or another week in the same 10 week term.

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Zoom classes - I also teach a Thursday Zoom class which I am currently recording. 

I offer this recording to all enrolled students, irrespective of whether you are enrolling directly with me on the zoom class, or with FCE.

Note - the only requirement is that you have attended at least 3 live yoga classes with me first.

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The only criteria are:

  • you make up both yoga & Vedic chanting classes in the same 10 week term that you missed the class

  • you have attended 3 live yoga classes with me before using a Zoom recording

  • there is space in the venue to accommodate you as an additional student

(I have never had to turn away a student yet, so it is highly unlikely there will not be enough space)

  • Simply attend the class - please don't email me for permission

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For all class times/dates/venues - timetable page

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sitting comfortably

I can't sit cross legged...

no problem - you can still do yoga and meditation.  

 

Yoga, which includes meditation as one of it's tools, is there as a practise to fit you and not the other way.  

You might find that blocks, meditation stools, Zafu cushions or chairs work well for you depending on your knees, ankles, hips - we will assess this during the class and find the comfortable position for you.  

 

As long as you can sit upright and are comfortable, you have the perfect yoga pose for meditation and breathing practises; whether the legs are crossed or otherwise is unimportant.

what to wear

do I need to wear anything specific?

you will probably be most comfortable wearing loose fitting or stretchy clothes, I suggest trousers or shorts plus a top. 

Definitely avoid anything that is tight around your mid-riff as this can impede natural breathing and movement.

 

The rooms have heating but it is always advisable to bring a jumper and/or blanket/shawl for those parts of the session where you are at rest and needing extra layers.

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equipment

do I need to bring anything?

yoga: ideally you will need to bring a mat, although that said, the floors in all the venues are clean.  If you don't own a yoga mat, a towel will work for lying postures.

​Some people like to bring a blanket to put over/around them when lying or sitting still.  

Also a bottle of water will help keep you hydrated.

You are welcome to bring sitting equipment such as blocks, meditation stool or zafu cushion. 

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vedic chanting: chairs are provided but you may like to bring a mat if you wish to sit closer to the floor.

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