YOGA & somatics • Special yoga • Working with children • REIKI • TAROT
HATHA YOGA
RESTORATIVE YOGA
SOMATIC YOGA
Hatha Yoga is a form of Yoga that
helps you reconnect with your body through mindful movements, balanced with stillness.
Asana (poses) to stretch, strengthen, and release tension in lying, seated and standing positions.
The aim is not to be be able to “do” the poses perfectly, but rather to use the pose to find a way back to presence and
Hatha Yoga is a form of Yoga that
helps you reconnect with your body through mindful movements, balanced with stillness.
Asana (poses) to stretch, strengthen, and release tension in lying, seated and standing positions.
The aim is not to be be able to “do” the poses perfectly, but rather to use the pose to find a way back to presence and grounding within your body.
This form of yoga is great for....
Stephanie to complete...
the benefits of this style of yoga
“Yoga is not about touching your toes, it’s about what you learn on the way down.” Judith Hanson Lasater
SOMATIC YOGA
RESTORATIVE YOGA
SOMATIC YOGA
Somatic Yoga , currently being talked about alot on-line recently, involves
gentle movements to soothe the nervous system, ground and reconnect with the Self.
Learning to do less, an invitation to soften, to be guided by body rather than mind as you begin to unravel layers of deeply held tension and emotion from within the tissues of the b
Somatic Yoga , currently being talked about alot on-line recently, involves
gentle movements to soothe the nervous system, ground and reconnect with the Self.
Learning to do less, an invitation to soften, to be guided by body rather than mind as you begin to unravel layers of deeply held tension and emotion from within the tissues of the body.
This form of Yoga is great for.........
Stephanie to complete...
the benefits of this style of yoga
RESTORATIVE YOGA
RESTORATIVE YOGA
RESTORATIVE YOGA
A deeply relaxing form of yoga that turns on the body’s natural healing response, by combining gentle poses with conscious breathing.
It provides many of the benefits of yoga but without the effort, so it’s perfect for times of low energy, fatigue, menstruation, stress, illness or injury, or when you’re just so busy that all you want to
A deeply relaxing form of yoga that turns on the body’s natural healing response, by combining gentle poses with conscious breathing.
It provides many of the benefits of yoga but without the effort, so it’s perfect for times of low energy, fatigue, menstruation, stress, illness or injury, or when you’re just so busy that all you want to do is nothing!
Restorative yoga helps to rejuvenate your nervous system, revives depleted energy, and guides you to listen to your body and work with your energy, rather than against it.
I use bolsters, blocks and cushions for support so that your muscles feel safe to let go. Poses are all lying or seated, and are held for 5-20 minutes. Once you’re settled comfortably into a pose, all you have to do is be still, breathe, and relax…
CHAIR YOGA
BREATH & MEDITATION
RESTORATIVE YOGA
You can do Chair Yoga nearly anywhere you can find a place to sit!
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of Yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support.
It is suitable of all age groups, expecially those with balance issues, mobility issues, and/or stiffness and pain.
Benefits of chair yoga i
You can do Chair Yoga nearly anywhere you can find a place to sit!
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of Yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support.
It is suitable of all age groups, expecially those with balance issues, mobility issues, and/or stiffness and pain.
Benefits of chair yoga include, improved flexibility, better concentration, increased strength,
boost to your mood, reduced stress and anxiety.
BREATH & MEDITATION
BREATH & MEDITATION
BREATH & MEDITATION
Breathing is a core element of yoga practice. Yogic breathing, refers to conscious and controlled breathing that matches the rhythm of yoga postures.
There are also breathing exercises people can practice independently of movement.
Some yogic breathing techniques are simple and safe enough to try at home, while other techniques ideally require the guidance of a trained teacher.
SPECIAL YOGA
BREATH & MEDITATION
BREATH & MEDITATION
Special Yoga combines body, breath and mindfulness practices, that benefit adults with additional needs.
Being in a truly relaxed state allows muscles to release tension, and sleep, digestion and immune systems to function properly.
In this way, yoga may provide relief from the effects of muscle tightness, wind, constipation, inconsistent
Special Yoga combines body, breath and mindfulness practices, that benefit adults with additional needs.
Being in a truly relaxed state allows muscles to release tension, and sleep, digestion and immune systems to function properly.
In this way, yoga may provide relief from the effects of muscle tightness, wind, constipation, inconsistent sleep, recurring illness, and many other complaints that adults with special needs commonly experience.
Practices are accessible, adaptable and effective for everybody and easy to follow and share with those in your care. No prior knowledge of yoga is required.
Special Yoga is also suitable for those recovering from surgery or illness.
