One to ones
Private sessions are perfect if you are looking for individualised support and guidance! At the moment I offer virtual sessions through Zoom, that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. With a decade as a movement professional and extensive training in movement science (see bio here), I specialise in therapeutic yoga and often work with people with musculoskeletal complaints. I am a really good fit for curious individuals, who want to understand their body and move intelligently. If you are looking for an approach that is scientific yet light hearted and down to earth yet yoga, get in touch!
Standard price: £45 per session. I offer a sliding fee scale and concessions for people who would benefit from therapeutic yoga but are facing financial barriers, so don’t hesitate to ask. Considering a private session but unsure if it’s suitable for you? Book a free discovery call to help you decide.
Fully adapted to you
Therapeutic yoga is completely adapted to your unique needs. The practices I use are inspired by yoga but enriched by the collective wisdom of other movement and exercise disciplines. There is no one way to do them, only the way that suits your body, in this moment. I have worked with all kinds of people including absolute movement beginners. The beauty of therapeutic yoga is that you don’t have to be flexbile or be able to balance on one leg to begin. Your body is adaptable, it just needs the right input through an intelligently designed, individualised programme.
Holistic approach
While there are a lot of valuable tools across different disciplines I draw from, the unique benefit of yoga is it’s understanding of the person as a whole, especially the connection between the body and the mind. Scientifically speaking, this has proven to be of immense benefit for people struggling with musculoskeletal complaints. Alongside building strength, flexibility and balance, you will learn to understand your body better. Not only that, you will also learn useful techniques that help with relaxation and stress reduction if this would be of benefit to you.
Supported by science
My priority when working with people is using techniques that are grounded in the scientific understanding of the body and the mind. I have extensive training in movement science and the science of yoga, which helps me design programmes that focus on developing movement intelligence, a skill you can take away with you. A lot of the intuitive teachings of yoga, including breath practices, mind/body awareness tools and meditation have an increasing amount of evidence to support their effectiveness. I teach all of those techniques with a down to earth approach.
Increase flexibility
The benefits of improving flexbility are helpful in everyday life and other exercise practices. They allow you to move with greater ease, feel less tension but above all have the confidence to move however you want! I love to combine passive stretching that helps develop flexibility with mobility training that allows you to control your new ranges of motion! Approached with a mindful lens and conscious breathing, stretching is famous for it’s added benefit of creating a sense of relaxation and focus.
Build strength
Strength training is totally adapted to your needs, and can be started slowly and mindfully. As your body adapts, you will be surprised how far you progress! This type of training helps develop confidence — you will start feeling like your body is there to support you. You might even feel ready to take on new movement challenges. Strength training is important for injury prevention and longevity. In simple terms, with strength training the world is your oyster, no matter your age.
Restore
Therapeutic yoga is designed around your unique needs and is ideal to help restore balance in the body after an injury or episode of chronic pain. The programmes I develop include movement and mindfulness, often a blend of practices such as stretching, mobility, stability, strength, meditation and breath awareness. They may look similar to yoga, pilates or rehab exercises. I am experienced in collaborating with physiotherapists, to assist you in the next stage of your recovery.