
I haven't tried yoga before. Can I attend your sessions?
Yes, of course! Find a class on my schedule that is for 'Beginners' or 'All levels'. Modifications always offered and encouraged. Come and give it a go!
How can yoga help me?
Yoga can give so much (if you let it in!) Aside from the potential for physical benefits (stronger muscles and joints, increased flexibility and mobility, greater stability and balance...), yoga can provide greater peace-of-mind, relaxation, calm, mindfulness, and general contentment - not just on the mat! The physical side of yoga (asana) is only one of many aspects.
Do I have to be flexible to practice yoga?
Short answer: No! On a physical level, flexibility comes with time and practice, and every body is different. There may be some postures and movements that never come. But that's part of the beauty of it: Understanding and (potentially) challenging your body, and finding contentment and acceptance. But, yoga is much more than the physical - so as long as you're willing to learn and find joy in your practice, that's all that matters.
Saying "I'm too inflexible for yoga" is like saying "I'm too dirty for a shower"!
Can I practice yoga if I'm pregnant?
For most people, yes. It's all about listening to the body and taking modifications of postures when needed. Yoga can be fabulously calming and restorative for both mum and baby! So I can make the class as accessible as possible for you, let me know if you are pregnant when you attend your first session, or mention it in the medical condition box when you book onto a class. But of course, if you're unsure, speak to your doctor or midwife.