Wear suitable clothing that you can stretch in, such as a t-shirt and leggings/shorts. Please don’t wear baggy trousers that trail on the floor – I need to see your ankles and the shape of your knees so that I can correct alignment. Yoga is practised in bare feet.

Using your own yoga mat is preferable for hygiene purposes so if you have your own mat and any other yoga equipment such as a belt, blocks or bricks, please bring them with you. Otherwise there will be some equipment in class for you to use. Please bring either a blanket or some warmer layers to wear for relaxation.

People of all ages, shapes and sizes attend classes. A typical class consists of a variety of poses including standings, seated, twists, forward bends, backbends and inversions (according to students’ ability) followed by a few minutes of relaxation at the end. I usually demonstrate the pose first and then you practise while I observe and assist. Questions during class are always welcome! It is recommended that you attend at least two or three classes before committing to a course, as each class is different.

Hands-on adjustments may be used – please inform me before class if you do not wish to be physically adjusted.

You need to inform me prior to attending class if you have any medical conditions or injury. There are some medical conditions which would mean you’re not able to attend a regular class. Please let me know at the start of class if you are menstruating, as some poses may not be suitable that day.

No! Stiff and flexible bodies alike can practise Iyengar yoga. We use props which can assist a stiff body to achieve a posture which may not otherwise be achievable. A continued practice will lead to an improvement in flexibility. Overly flexible bodies will be taught how to develop awareness to control excessive movements which could lead to injury.

People of all religions are welcome in yoga and you do not need to surrender your religious beliefs in order to practise. If you establish a solid yoga practice, you may find that your spirituality begins to deepen and supports your existing beliefs.

If you have a low income and you are not able to afford the classes, please contact me to discuss, you should not have to give up your practice.

It is important that you do not eat immediately before class. Allow 2 hours after a light snack and 3-4 hours after a larger meal.

Please do not drink water during class. Drinking water whilst practising yoga interferes with the digestive system and diverts energy away from the muscular and respiratory systems. You can drink as much as you like afterwards.

If you arrive late and the rest of the class are still sitting quietly in preparation, then please wait until people have started to move around to begin the first pose before entering.

Please turn off mobile phones before class starts.

Students who attend online live classes say that it keeps them connected, not only to their practice, but also to fellow students. Going to a class helps maintain a daily routine when otherwise we could drift along from day to day. Adhering to a regular yoga practice also promotes good health and keeps the body active and flexible. Research shows that yoga can have a beneficial effect on mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.

My live online classes are interactive so when you participate in them it’s very similar to being in a regular class except that I can’t walk around you to observe or adjust you. I can, however, see you and talk to you to help you make your own adjustments. You can also talk to me should you need to ask questions.

You will be able to see other people who have joined the online class, however it’s advisable to keep the teacher in the main picture on the screen in order not to be distracted.

A space to practise where you can’t be disturbed by other people or pets; your yoga mat and other equipment placed nearby if you have it. A belt, foam blocks and bricks are advisable but if you don’t have them you can improvise with things around the house (like a trouser belt instead of a yoga belt or folded towels instead of blankets) or email me if you would like help with ordering items online.

The Zoom meeting platform will be used to conduct classes, so you will need to install Zoom if you don’t have it already (free download). This is very easy and you will be prompted to do this when you receive the email with the link to join a class (see below).

You will need to set up a device with a camera pointing at you: a laptop or tablet/iPad but a smartphone will suffice if that’s all you have. Make sure you have a fully charged battery if you’re not connected to the mains. You need to have the majority of your body in view, both when standing up and sitting down (you may need to adjust your camera between standing and seated poses).

Click here to book individual classes. Debit and credit cards are accepted as well as bank transfer (N.B. you make the bank transfer through your own online banking). When payment has been made for an online class, you will be sent a link to join the class.

After booking, your confirmation email with a link to join the class will be sent to you. Click on the link and follow the instructions to download or run Zoom. Please arrive at the class 5 or 10 minutes before it starts so we can sort out any technical problems and adjust camera angles if necessary. If you join the class after the start time, you may not be admitted or you may need to wait.

Yes, absolutely! One to one sessions are tailored to your individual needs and can be conducted either through Zoom or FaceTime. Please contact me for details.