Please note you must book or request a class and receive a confirmation message from me. Space is limited and drop-ins are not accepted.
Monday evening - 5:15PM
EASE INTO THE WEEK - All levels
I don't like Mondays (like the Boomtown Rats), but yoga on a Monday evening prepares you to face the rest of the week, especially with a Yin and Yang yoga class.
Starting slow the class will be mixed with active movements and strengthening of different areas and relaxing / supported poses to stretch the body. Each class will pay particular attention to an area of the body and starts with yogic shivasan ang sanchalan (Yogic breathing with limb movements).
The end of the class is to stretch the areas we have worked and calm the body and mind down to surrender and relax completely in Savasana
This class is 1:15 mins
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Tuesday evening - 5:00 PM
Slow and Steady - For all levels
Classes start with centering and grounding through body and breath awareness. We continue with gentle yogic shivasan ang sanchalan (Yogic breathing with limb movements) to create suppleness in the joints and warm, up the body synchronising the breath with movement. Poses are held longer for strengthening and stretching and vary between slow flows to work and fatigue the muscles followed by longer stretches.
Each class will be different, and focuses on a specific area of the body, neck and shoulders, spine, hips and legs, but the whole body will be worked.
Classes are accessible to anyone however they are challenging, if you have never done yoga but are fairly active and healthy you would be more than comfortable in this class as there are always variations to each pose which I will demonstrate to make them accessible.
Classes end with 5-10 minutes of savasana / relaxation sometimes preceded by 5-10 minutes of energetic pranayama to get the circulation going to start the day
This class is 1:15
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Tuesdays evening online Zoom - 6:30 PM
Strength and Mobility - All levels
Classes begin with mindfulness of the body and the breath. Slowly moving into yogic shivasan ang sanchalan (Yogic breathing with limb movements) to create suppleness in the joints and bring awareness of body and breath. Poses are held longer for strengthening and stretching and vary between slow flows to work and fatigue the muscles followed by supported yin stretches.
Each class will be different but because this is a Zoom class we aim to give an all rounded body stretch and strengthen.
Classes are accessible to anyone which doesn't mean they aren't challenging. I remind all new students to work with the body you have at this moment and only push yourself to, if you have never done yoga but are fairly active and healthy you would be more than comfortable in this class as there are always variations to each pose which I will demonstrate to make them accessible.
Classes end with 5-10 minutes of savasana / relaxation sometimes preceded by 5-10 minutes of relaxing pranayama to calm the mind and body for rest.
This class is 1:15
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Wednesday morning - 9:00 AM
Yin & Restorative yoga - Stretch your limits
Yin yoga is a slower more meditative yoga practice, focusing on holding poses for longer, tuning inwards and focusing on your body and your breath.
Yin yoga poses are held usually for a min of 2 mins and can go up to 10 mins but for beginners poses will be held between 2-5min. Ideal yoga to practice in the morning it stretches your deep connective tissues including your fascia, ligament, joints and even bones. Most of the holds will be done with support so you can release your body and focus on your breath
Classes end with 10-15 minutes of savasana / relaxation.
This is about ‘Stretching-your-comfort-zone’ awareness of the body, the breath and mind in stillness can be a bit uncomfortable but surrendering into it is definitely blissful.
This class is 1:15 - 1:20 mins (The last 10-15 mins are savasana and pranayama)
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Wednesday evening - 5:00PM
Power up - All levels but ideally for the fit and strong
This class is more of a strengthening while stretching class. It's about building power and strength in the body and the mind. Poses are held for longer, it's more of a slow flow class. Everyone is welcome but if you know your body to be weak and unsteady this is not a good class for you.
Classes end with 5-10 minutes of savasana / relaxation sometimes followed by 5-10 minutes of energetic pranayama to get the circulation going to start the day
This class is 1:15
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Wednesday evening - 6:30 PM
Strength, stretch and relax - All Levels
Classes begin with centering and breath awareness then we start yogic shivasan ang sanchalan (Yogic breathing with limb movements) to create suppleness in the joints and bring awareness of body and breath.
Each class will be different, sometimes we will do some surya namaskar and then continue in to a slow gentle flow, sometimes classes will be a general focus to stretch, strengthen and balance the body, other times the class might focus on a specific area of the body, neck and shoulders, spine, hips and legs. It all depends and we just go with the flow.
Classes are accessible to anyone however they are challenging, if you have never done yoga but are fairly active and healthy you would be more than comfortable in this class as there are always variations to each pose which I will demonstrate to make them accessible.
Classes end with 5-10 minutes of savasana / relaxation sometimes followed by 5-10 minutes of energetic pranayama to get the circulation going to start the day
This class is 1:15
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Thursday evening Detox Hot Yoga or Yin Yoga - 5:30 PM
Hot yoga or Yin Yoga - Detox and Release / Stretch and Relax (alternate week rotation)
Hot Yoga is exactly what it sounds like, Yoga in a deliberately heated room. In Barbados, we don’t have to heat the room, just close all the studio windows and doors and, as the class progresses, each persons' body heat gets the room warmer and warmer.
Hot Yoga has many benefits.
• Increased flexibility and range of movement as blood circulation increases stretching is easier and the chance of injury greatly reduced.
• Lose weight with greater calorie-burn than a traditional yoga class boosting heart rate and blood flow through your body.
• Reduces blood glucose levels (especially beneficial for type 2 diabetes).
• Detoxification. Sweating more removes toxins and nourishing the skin.
• Immune system boosting Hot yoga stimulates the lymphatic system and fend off illness.
• Increases lung capacity. Greater control of your breathing to manage the flow through the poses while strengthening your muscles.
• Improves your sleep. All yoga helps relaxation and can improve sleep – but hot yoga can help you fall asleep faster.
• You should bring water, a large towel and feel comfortable to show some skin for this class to allow your body to release more heat safely.
Yin yoga is a slower more meditative yoga practice, focusing on holding poses for longer, tuning inwards and focusing on your body and your breath.
Yin yoga poses are held usually for a min of 2 mins and can go up to 10 mins but for beginners poses will be held between 2-5min. Ideal yoga to practice in the morning it stretches your deep connective tissues including your fascia, ligament, joints and even bones. Most of the holds will be done with support so you can release your body and focus on your breath
This class is 1:15 - 1:20 mins (The last 10-15 mins are savasana and pranayama)
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Thursday morning - 9:00 AM
Complete the Day
Classes begin with a brief warm-up and then even-paced sun salutations, gradually increasing the flow and poses per breath, until a steady cardiovascular speed is achieved.
Classes then move into specific therapeutic asanas with longer holding of poses for strength, stamina and stability. Classes focus on different areas of the body on different days.
Monday - Stretching & Strengthening
Wednesday - Balancing & Strengthening
Classes with 10 minsutes of calming or balancing pranayama and 5 - 10 minutes of savasana / relaxation / yoga nidra.
This is a ‘celebration-of-surviving-the-day’ and-‘knowing-it-can-only-get-better’ by pushing the body to sweat, stretch and come back to centre. The worst is over. Sleep tight.
This class is 1:15 - 1:20 mins (The last 10-15 mins are savasana and pranayama)
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Slow and Steady - For all levels
Classes start with centering and grounding through body and breath awareness. We continue with gentle yogic shivasan ang sanchalan (Yogic breathing with limb movements) to create suppleness in the joints and warm, up the body synchronising the breath with movement. Poses are held longer for strengthening and stretching and vary between slow flows to work and fatigue the muscles followed by longer stretches.
Each class will be different, and focuses on a specific area of the body, neck and shoulders, spine, hips and legs, but the whole body will be worked.
Classes are accessible to anyone however they are challenging, if you have never done yoga but are fairly active and healthy you would be more than comfortable in this class as there are always variations to each pose which I will demonstrate to make them accessible.
Classes end with 5-10 minutes of savasana / relaxation sometimes preceded by 5-10 minutes of energetic pranayama to get the circulation going to start the day
This class is 1:15
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Friday morning Yin / Restorative Yoga - 9:00AM
Yin & Restorative yoga - Stretch your limits
Yin yoga is a slower more meditative yoga practice, focusing on holding poses for longer, tuning inwards and focusing on your body and your breath.
Yin yoga poses are held usually for a min of 2 mins and can go up to 10 mins but for beginners poses will be held between 2-5min. Ideal yoga to practice in the morning it stretches your deep connective tissues including your fascia, ligament, joints and even bones. Most of the holds will be done with support so you can release your body and focus on your breath
You can turn this class into a restorative class by using props available to make the stretches more comfortable as you relax and let your muscles release.
Classes end with 10-15 minutes of savasana / relaxation.
This is about ‘Stretching-your-comfort-zone’ awareness of the body, the breath and mind in stillness can be a bit uncomfortable but surrendering into it is definitely blissful.
This class is 1:15 - 1:20 mins (The last 10-15 mins are savasana and pranayama)
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Saturday Morning - 8:30 AM
Yoga for Anxiety and Stress release - all levels
We all have periods of stress in our lives. Long term stress is be stored in the body and in the muscles.
This class focuses on pranayama (breathing) techniques to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and calm the body down, asanas (poses) to release stress in traditional areas that store the stress, lower back, neck and shoulders, psoas muscles plus mindfulness and meditation techniques to quiet and still the mind.
This class is 1:15
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Sunday morning - 9:00 AM
Fascia release yoga - all levels
Fascia is the body's fabric and glue that holds us together. It's a body-wide communicating system and connects everything. You can say that your brain is listening to your fascia while talking to your muscles. The more load you put on your body (this could be due to daily repetitive habits) for long periods of time the stiffer your body gets. When your body gets stiff and tight the fascia gets more viscose and dryer, restricting blood to the area, causing pressure and pain. When the body gets longer the body gets better.
Each class we will focus on one of the fascial planes that pull on each other, and feel the before and after effects of the release. We will use props like balls, blocks and straps for this class.
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- Improves flexibility - One of the first and most obvious benefits of yoga may not be so obvious in the first class but, after a few weeks — or, even better, months — of gradual loosening, aches and pains start to disappear. That's no coincidence. Tight hips can strain the knee joint due to improper alignment of the thigh and shinbones. Tight hamstrings can lead to a flattening of the lumbar spine, which can cause back pain. And inflexibility in muscles and connective tissue, such as fascia and ligaments, can cause poor posture.
- Builds muscle strength - Strong muscles protect against conditions like arthritis and back pain. Building strength through yoga (and balancingit with flexibility) helps elderly people prevent falls and injuries.
- Prevents cartilage and joint breakdown - Practicing yoga takes the joints through their full range of motion. This can help prevent degenerative arthritis or mitigate disability by "squeezing and soaking" areas of cartilage that normally aren't used. Joint cartilage is like a sponge; it receives fresh nutrients only when its fluid is squeezed out and a new supply can be soaked up. Without proper sustenance, neglected areas of cartilage can eventually wear out, exposing the underlying bone like worn-out brake pads.
- Perfects posture - Poor posture can cause back, neck, and other muscle and joint problems. When posture slumps, the body may compensate by flattening the normal inward curves in the neck and lower back. This can cause pain and degenerative arthritis of the spine. The head, when balanced directly over an erect spine, requires considerably less work from the neck and back muscles to support it. Holding the head a few inches forward or back strains those muscles. Holding the head up wrongly for 8-12 hours a day leads to exhaustion — and fatigue may be the least of the problems.
- Protects your spine - Spinal disks—the shock absorbers between the vertebrae that can herniate and compress nerves—crave movement. That's the only way they get their nutrients. A well-balanced asana practice with plenty of backbends, forward bends, and twists helps keep your disks supple.
- `improves bone health - Weight-bearing exercise strengthens bones and helps ward off osteoporosis. Many postures in yoga require lifting your own weight. And some, like downward- and upward-facing dog, help strengthen the arm bones, which are particularly vulnerable to osteoporotic fractures. In an unpublished study conducted at California State University, Los Angeles, yoga practice increased bone density in the vertebrae. Yoga's ability to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol may help keep calcium in the bones.
- Increases blood flow - Yoga also gets more oxygen cells, making them function better. Twisting poses are thought to wring out venous blood from internal organs and allow oxygenated blood to flow in once the twist is released. Inverted poses, such as headstand, handstand, and shoulderstand, encourage venous blood from the legs and pelvis to flow back to the heart, where it can be pumped to the lungs to be freshly oxygenated. Pranaymana / breathing exercises also help blood circulation by controlling the length of inhalation and exhalation, eliminating the pause in-between and expanding retention.