Yoga
Starting from where your body actually is.
I used to hate yoga. Or rather, I hated what I thought yoga was supposed to be.
I remember struggling through flow classes where everything moved too fast, my body wasn't ready for the postures and quite a lot of it hurt. Nobody had really told me that it wasn't supposed to hurt, or that I could do things differently.
That changed when I started practising at Vikasa in Thailand. I discovered that movement could be slow, that holding a posture was sometimes more interesting than moving into the next one, and that the way I was breathing mattered much more than how a pose looked.
Today, yoga is part of my everyday life, and I love sharing it with others.
What is yoga to me?
For me, yoga is an opportunity to connect with your body, become more aware of your breath and practise being present.
We spend so much of our time thinking, planning and reacting to everything happening around us. During a yoga class, you get to turn some of that attention towards what's happening inside you.
I often teach with long, steady holds, giving you time to explore a posture, notice which muscles you're using and become familiar with parts of your body you might not pay much attention to otherwise.
And the breath is a big part of it. Following a steady breathing rhythm can help you slow down, settle your attention and notice how you're feeling.
You don't need to be flexible or experienced. We work with the body you have on the day you're there.
The yoga styles I teach
Hatha
A slower, steady practice with longer holds. We often begin by building some strength and gradually move towards deeper stretching, with breathwork and meditation included throughout the class.
Flow
Movement connected to the breath, with deliberate transitions and time to explore each posture. My flow classes aren't necessarily fast-paced.
A little about how I teach
Having trained at Vikasa, I often use music with a steady beat to guide the rhythm of the breath and the length of the holds.
It might seem like a small detail, but I find that it can make a real difference to how we experience a practice.
I'll often invite you to close your eyes, pay attention to your breath and explore what the posture feels like rather than worrying about how it looks.
You're always welcome to adjust a position or rest when you need to.
Practise with me
I offer group yoga classes, private sessions and classes for workplaces, primarily in Piteå.
You can also explore yoga and body awareness as part of Private Journey.
Training200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, Vikasa.
Upcoming yoga classes
If no classes are currently scheduled, you're welcome to contact me about private sessions or workplace yoga.
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