Many of my students have either started yoga with me or returned after a few years of not having a practice. You don’t have to be fit or flexible to make a start and I make sure we focus on having a good understanding and foundation for each of the poses, so you can keep safe. Your first class is FREE, so please give it a try.

I believe yoga is for every body and you can start any time – from where you are now. There will be lots of options given, so you can start with confidence. As you practice, you will start to notice small improvements in your strength and mobility.

The most important thing is that we keep you safe and so the focus is on making sure you have good foundations for each of the yoga poses. From here, you will gradually build sustainable strength and mobility.

Please wear something light and comfortable, such as leggings or shorts and a longer style t-shirt. You don’t need to have yoga-specific clothing. The practice is generally carried out with bare feet. If you prefer, you can wear specific yoga socks (which have non-slip qualities).

It is better for most people to just have a light snack in the couple of hours before a yoga class.

Just yourself, a drink and your yoga mat please. You can also bring a blanket if you would like to snuggle up in the relaxation. Blocks, belts and other props will be provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early to the class, so you have time to settle. Becky will be there at least 15 minutes before the class starts.

The classes are really friendly and relaxed. They are mixed-abilities, so you will be given options all the way through. If you want to take a rest, you can – Becky will encourage you to listen to your own body and make choices that are right for you.

All our bodies are different and so we will all be able to do some poses more easily/freely than others. Becky will focus on keeping you safe and building good foundations for the poses. As you progress, Becky will be able to observe you and offer verbal suggestions to make adjustments. In person, Becky may offer some ‘hands on’ adjustments – please just say ‘no thanks’ if you prefer verbal suggestions only.

There are many yoga mats now available online and in the shops. Ideally, a mat between 4mm and 6mm is good – it will give you a firm cushion from the floor, but not be too spongy. You can get mats which are ‘sticky’ and your hands and feet may be less likely to slip. Also, some have a central ‘line’ or other markings which can help you align your feet and body in the poses, but this is not necessary.

Please consult your GP about your suitability to come to class, if you are in any doubt. I’ll ask you to complete a Health Information Form when you join your first class and, if there is anything you are concerned about, we can have a chat.