classes

Monday & Thursday evening Practice Classes 7 – 8.30pm

These 90-minute traditional hatha yoga classes consist of

  • breathing exercises
  • sun salutation warm up
  • held yoga postures
  • final relaxation
  • then vegan souper soup and chat together, 30 minutes or so

Develop a more meditational practice with longer held postures and more challenging variations. For those familiar with the Rishikesh sequence, done the Newbies course with me, or experienced and willing to adapt. Choose one night prinicipally, but there may be scope for moving between the two if you have to miss a class for some reason (not guaranteed).

5-session block: £62.50

Mon 19/Thurs 22 Feb – Mon 18/Thurs 21 March

Mon 22/Thurs 25 April – Mon 20/Thurs 23 May

Booking form (right) has info with how to pay
Or £15 drop in (please check for availability)

Newbies Courses Wednesdays evenings 7 – 8.30

These 90-minute taught classes

  • begin gently with core practices of breath and body awareness
  • introduce the sun salutation, the 12 basic postures of the sequence and two classic breathing techniques
  • give you tips on how to practice at home
  • include final relaxation
  • then vegan souper soup and chat together, 30 minutes or so

Learn classical hatha yoga techniques for strength, flexibility, mental resilience and emotional calm. This 5-week course is for beginners, rusty folk and those who want to learn the techniques to join the practice classes Fiona runs. For some with previous experience this can be a ‘conversion’ course to the sequence Fiona teaches. After half term we follow on with Newbies +, or some folk (probably with previous experience) may join the practice classes. We will move on to the general practice class after that.

5-session block: £62.50

Weds 21 Feb – Weds 20 March

Booking form (right) has info with how to pay

 

Gentle Yoga Online for folk with Chronic Conditions Tuesdays 7 – 8.30 ONLINE

for the online class please arrange a pre-class consultation
This not only gives you a chance to explain your needs, wants and any health conditions, but also helps you feel at home

These 90-minute sessions include

  • gentle yoga moves
  • some classic gently held postures
  • breathwork
  • concluding 20-minute yoga nidra

This gentle class is for people with chronic autoimmune conditions such as RA, fibro, CF, Chrone’s, weight issues, long covid or anyone that has a difficult relationship with their body through physical pain, limited movement, or fatigue. Full info and booking here Gentle Yoga

£54 for 6 classes to use within two months, £10 drop-in includes a free first class if you are new with no obligation

Experienced, kind teacher for friendly sessions in real life in the lovely yoga studio at Viveka Gardens Retreat Place in Mid Devon and online

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Viveka Gardens: how to get here

BOOKING FORM

Viveka Gardens is keen to make yoga available to all – bursaries for those on benefit/low income Please contact to discuss

one-to-one and small group sessions

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+ if you are just starting yoga or rusty, private tuition will give you a great boost

+ if you are a long term practitioner you will get fresh inspiration and insight

+ if you are older, stiff or recuperating you will benefit from very gentle exercises at your pace for new flexibility and vitality