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Maybe you have heard or seen a bit about Yoga and for some reason it calls to you.  You want to try it – you’ve heard all about the benefits – the calm, the stretching, how it makes you fitter and healthier.  And then you try a class and you are shocked.  The simple stretches don’t feel simple at all.  In fact, they hurt!  The lower back or shoulder pain that drove you to take the yoga class feels worse rather than better.  So perhaps you decide that Yoga isn’t for you after all.  You cross it off your list of things to try to help you manage stress or discomfort.

 

The secret is that Yoga really isn’t about the poses at all.  The poses are simply a means to an end.  The practice of Yoga is the practice of finding a calm and peaceful mind.  The movements that we practice in class are there to guide us to become more aware of our bodies, of sensation, of their potential.  Then we can become aware of our thoughts.  If this is the process of Yoga, then we can approach it gently and with kindness. 

 

If this is the case, and it doesn’t matter what the poses look like then why do we have to follow set ideas and traditions that perhaps no longer serve our bodies in a healthy way?   Perhaps we can give ourselves permission to move in a way that feels good, and comfortable?  That doesn’t mean it is always easy.  There is resistance and progressive strengthening.  We notice our bodies and their capabilities with curiosityNo need to push into pain. 

 

If this sounds familiar then Happy Healthy Yoga is for you.

 

Accessible classes that give you the time and space to explore movement in a way that is right for you and your body.

Lots of options at a slow pace.

Plenty of moments to pause and observe the effects of the movement on the body and the mind.

Simple techniques to manage stress. 

 Strengthen the body progressively without pain. 

 Consider the why behind the movements we practice. 

 Find joy in the present moment and in play. 

"I was a little apprehensive in joining a yoga class but practising with Frances is just lovely. She teaches with confidence and kindness and I always feel calmer and more balanced afterwards."

– Rebekah Lamplough –

“As a busy mum with not much time away from the kids, these classes really clear my mind and recharge me for the week ahead. I have also noticed an improvement in my health since going.”

– Sapphire Brett –

“I hadn't practiced for some years but feel very looked after in the group, I'm beginning to remember and I'm loving it. The relaxation after the session is amazing, I come away feeling recharged and ready to face the week.”

– Liza Aitkin –

“I had wanted to try yoga for years but the fear of being a complete novice unable to keep up with a class or struggling with the movements always scared me off. Frances made me feel at ease straight away and everything was easy to follow.”

– Phoenix Harfield –

“I have been going to Frances’ yoga for a few years now. She is a brilliant teacher, my body and mind always feel connected after every class.”

– Kelly Hyslop –