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Hi there, thank you for popping by. Im Sarah and I live in Winchester, Hampshire. I have been practicing yoga for a number of years and teaching since 2018. Yoga to me is a way that I can connect with my body and my mind. To take my gaze inwards. When I first started practicing it was just a different way of moving my body, however, over time I found that yoga was so much more than the poses themselves. It has allowed me to understand the limitations of my body and to embrace them, not be frustrated with them. It also has this magic that I wasn’t expecting, I became calmer and my usual anxiety seemed to ease.
What to expect when you come to my classes
My style of yoga is slow but powerful, I really encourage my students to focus on working with their breath and their own bodys abilities. There are many different options within yoga that can help everyone enjoy the practice of yoga, and I really encourage my students to find their limits and to play with their edges. I have a light hearted and open approach to teaching. When you come to one of my classes you will feel a sense of community and no judgement. If you are curious about yoga and have never been to a class or have practiced the stronger style of yoga in the past but would like to take it down a step or two then my classes would be a wonderful fit for you.
The Yoga Styles I Teach
It doesn’t matter if you can’t touch your toes, my classes offer a lovely community feel with slow, gentle yoga as challenging as you want to make it. I am a great believer that yoga is for everyone and I offer options to make the pose fit your body rather than the other way around.
Hatha Yoga
When you come to one of my Hatha classes you can expect to start with some breath work. I always like to help students to bring themselves into the present moment and not worry about the past or think about the future. We then start off slow, warming up our bodys ready for the practice. We gradually build up the heat within our bodies moving through various different poses, playing with our abilities and learning how to make the poses our own. It is so important to understand that yoga is not what the poses look like, but what they feel like within your body. Every person is made differently, we are all unique and have had our own journeys through life. We then slow down our practice and finish with Savasana which allows us time to scan our bodies
Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is an excellent class for all levels of flexibility. It is ideal if you are sat at a desk all day, if you have any medical conditions or if you find getting up and down off the floor challenging. You can still achieve all the magical benefits of yoga: relaxing your mind and your body, improving your fitness and flexibility and help to improve your overall health and wellbeing. There are so many different options to practice using a chair and it can be as easy or as challenging as you want it to be.
Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is quite different from a lot of yoga you may have read about. It is completely floor based and uses lots of props like bolsters, blankets and blocks. If you are practicing from your home there are many opportunities for you to be creative! You can use pillows or cushions instead of bolsters, thick books with blankets over them for blocks, the list is endless.
Yin works on your connective tissues, it stresses them and over time they may become stronger and longer. When you come to a class it will normally start with some breath work to help you switch off from your day and bring you into the present moment. We then go into a pose, supported by props if required, and once we are comfortable and have found our ‘edge’ we stay there. Poses can be held for up to five minutes. From the outside it looks an easy practice, however it is quite challenging. If you are someone that is always on the go, you may find it difficult to settle and be still for a time. However, this is probably a practice that you need! I guide you throughout the practice and over time we learn to tame our constant thoughts and take our gaze inwards. It is an extremely meditative practice, it has definitely helped me to learn to switch off both on and off the mat.
My Yin Yoga classes are held in a beautiful private studio in Winchester.
Private Yoga Sessions
I also offer one-2-one or one-2-two private sessions in a lovely private studio in Winchester. It is a perfect opportunity for you to dive deeper into specific asanas or if you are a beginner and would like to have some tailored one-2-one to understand more about the yoga asanas.
If you would like a private in person session then please contact me for details.
Testimonials
You cannot overestimate the benefits of doing yoga, from the feeling of stretching and strengthening your body in Hatha to the sense of calm relaxation you get after Yin. Sarah is a wonderful teacher of both methods, confident, calm and encouraging with a fabulously soothing voice perfect for Yin. We are always encouraged to listen to our own bodies, to find what suits us best and different adaptations of the poses are suggested so we each get the best out of the practice. Sarah is very supportive and encouraging and has a wonderful confident yet calm approach to her teaching. Tuesday Hatha is a very positive and strengthening session, while Friday night Yin is a wonderful way to end the week with an hour of calming, soothing postures.
These sessions have been a lifeline for me during lockdown. Cannot recommend highly enough. Fabulous and fun. Thank you, Sarah.
Gill Whelan 
"I have been attending Sarah’s online Zoom classes since April for both Hatha and Yin Yoga. Sarah is very knowledgeable and since joining her class I have learnt so much about yoga and the benefits it has for my body and mind. As a Monday to Friday worker the Friday Yin is a great way to begin my weekend. Sarah is an excellent teacher who uses differentiation in her classes to ensure all abilities are included. She is approachable and friendly, creating a comfortable atmosphere in the class. Although the classes are online the social aspect is still very much part of the experience as you can join the class earlier to socialise and chat with the group before class. Whether you are an experienced yogi or curious to give yoga a try I can whole heartedly recommend Sarah’s Zoom classes."
Naomi Wilson 
"I thoroughly recommend Sarah, excellent teacher.
Always gives options for all different abilities of yoga, beginners to experienced, so everyone can choose their own way into each posture. I miss our live classes but would like to thank Sarah for keeping us all going throughout the lockdown on Zoom!!"
Zoe Baker 
"I was new to yoga so didn't know what to expect. This class was fantastic - uplifting, relaxing, and physically really hit the spot for my hips and shoulders that are so stiff from days at a desk. Sarah is a great teacher and gently helped me to move within my limits. Already looking forward to the next one..."
Melita Saville 
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