What should I wear to a yoga class?
Wear clothes that do not restrict your movement in any way. Comfortable loose, stretchable clothing is best such as a t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms or leggings. We work with bare feet, so please be prepared to remove your socks.

What do I need to bring to a yoga class?
You will need to bring a non-slip yoga mat, a yoga belt and two yoga blocks.

Can I eat before a class?
Yoga should be practiced on an empty stomach, so leave 2-3 hours after a main meal. It is okay to have a light snack (i.e. a piece of fruit).

Does yoga help relieve stress?
Yes, yoga is one of the best ways to reduce stress in your life. Yoga teaches you methods to relax and focus within your practice. With a little time and discipline you can apply this to everyday life.

What's the difference between Yoga and ‘keep fit’ classes?
Yoga is non-competitive. One works within the limits of one’s own body. Your teacher will offer modifications and adaptations of a pose if there are certain difficulties or if you are suffering from a specific aliment. Keep fit classes are goal orientated, yoga, by contrast, is a process. The idea is to focus your awareness on what you are doing and how you feel as you perform the postures. Yoga is all about synchronising your breathing with the postures.

Can I do yoga even though I am not flexible?
Yes, in fact yoga is just the thing for you. If you have tight muscles yoga will help to loosen them up. The point of yoga is not to show off how flexible you are, but to become more flexible over time whilst enjoying the health benefits of yoga.

What if I can’t make one of the sessions?
If you can’t make a session, it can be made up on another day of the same week. Please check with the teacher.

Is yoga a religion?
No. It's a philosophy that has endured 5,000 years. “Yoga” comes from the Sanskrit verb yuj, to yoke or unite. The word yoga means union or joining. With increased awareness, the asanas become meditation-in-action with awareness of the breath flowing through the body. Physical tension and imbalances are brought to the minds eye and released.