classes

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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Thursday night practice class        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

6-session block: £75

Sept 14 – Oct 19

Dec 2 – Nov 7

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

to try out the class you can drop in to the two summer pop-up practice classes in August

Gentle Yoga for Wellbeing Mondays 11 – 12.30  

These 90-minute sessions include

  • gentle yoga moves
  • some classic gently held postures
  • breathwork
  • concluding 20-minute yoga nidra
  • afterwards we share a vegan soulfood souper soup and chat, to about 1pm

Class for people wanting a gentle, meditative approach to truly relax the nervous system with time-tested techniques of yoga. It can also suit someone looking to get (back) into yoga.

September 18 – October 16 (but not Sept 25th, unfortunatley) 4-session course: £50.00 plus free bonus online session offered in addition: Tuesday 26th September, 7pm session 

October 30 – December 4 6-session course: £75

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

Newbies courses Mondays 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 class on a Thursday evening.

September 18 – October 16 5-session course: £62.50

October 30 – December 4 6-session course: £75

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

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

BOOKING FORM

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

Viveka Gardens: how to get here

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