Group and 1:1 Yoga classes in Batcombe Somerset
Joanna teaches Sivananda inspired hatha yoga in her Batcombe studio, according to Ayurvedic principals. This has a complete approach with pranayama, sun salutes, inversions, forward bends, backbends, twists, balancing, standing poses, chanting, and full final relaxation. All are welcome!
Classes are Monday 6.30pm, Tues 9.15 am and Friday 9.15 am with 75 minutes class then chai and a treat (term time only). Or book a 1:1 class tailored just for you here.
Yoga is a powerful tool for personal development, creating balance, strength and flexibility of body and mind. It also teaches us how to balance effort with knowing when to accept and surrender to current circumstances.
The following benefits await you:
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Enhanced intellect, increased efficiency and reduced stress levels
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Greater contentment, concentration and mental steadiness
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Enhanced feelings of well-being and general vitality
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Improved circulation and hence detoxification
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A greater connection with the body’s and mind’s genuine needs
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Living a life with a deeper consciousness, integrity and joy
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Help with chronic illness eg: asthma, diabetes, arthritis
‘“An ounce of practice is worth a tonne of theory.” (Swami Sivananda)
“I strongly believe the yoga helped release tension around my neck, and help with my headaches. The breathing exercises also helped release toxins out from my body as well as change my brain chemicals! The supper after was excellent. Today, you showed us your favorites super foods and let us sample them which was great. Thank you very much again for the class tonight!”
Katie M after Yoga Supper Club
Combining Ayurveda and Yoga- bringing the two sister sciences together
A well rounded Yoga practice should be tridoshic by nature (balancing for all Ayurvedic types) and can accommodate any constitution or imbalance. For example:
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Vata types (or those with a vata imbalance) should focus on slow Sun Salutes; leg lifting; Camel; Cobra; and Cat. Alternate nostril breathing can help balance Vata. Beyond Yoga, slow, gentle exercise such as Tai Qi, QiGong, swimming, and walking are recommended rather than active sports such as jogging.
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Pitta types benefit from cooling Moon Salutes; Fish; Boat; and Bow. Cooling shitali breaths can help with heat, irritation, inflammation and anger. Calming exercise, Tai Qi, Aikido, hiking or swimming are all recommended, avoiding intense competitive sports and hot mid-day exercise.
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Kapha types need fast Sun Salutes and postures such as Bridge; Peacock; Tree; and Lion. Bhastrika pranayama and Kappalabhati are good. Any vigorous hot exercise, especially early morning is excellent.
It’s important to remember yoga is not just theory, nor physical postures to practice on your mat, but is a practical way of life to help you find inner peace. Yoga is also about a life of compassionate self-discipline, both on and off your yoga mat, with the aim of ‘simple living and high thinking.’ This real goal of Yoga is to understand that true happiness comes from within, when the mind is free from endless thoughts. As such, Yoga is universal in nature, and is for everybody regardless of age, gender, physical ability, or religion. Yoga is not a religion, but is a framework for spiritual growth and the integration of body, mind and spirit. All classes are tailored to needs.