Aerial Yoga enables yoga to become anti-gravity. The weight of the body is supported by a hammock suspended from The Shala’s high ceiling so that students experience a new perspective on their body, mind and life. It can build physical and mental strength and develop range of movement. It’s also used in recovery and rehabilitation from physical conditions such as breast cancer and shoulder injuries.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga links movement and breath to attain balance in the mind and body. From the Sanskrit “to place in a special way,” vinyasa aligns a deliberate sequence of poses with the breath to achieve a continuous flow.
SUP (stand-up paddleboard) Yoga incorporates yoga poses, breathwork and meditation on 10 to 12-foot paddle boards. It is practised on a calm body of water and requires different alignments than on solid earth because the board is continually moving. Students continually make small adjustments in body position and weight distribution to counterbalance the movements of the board.
Young Yogi’s is offered by Richard who has found great joy in combining yoga with young people. He provides a creative, nurtured and fun environment, where yoga can bring increased self-confidence and awareness of both spiritual and healthy ways to live.
Yin Yoga is a slower-paced, more meditative version of the popular physical and spiritual discipline of yoga. Poses are held for a long period of time (3-5 minutes or longer) to target connective tissues rather than focusing on muscles. Asanas are more passive, with little muscular engagement.
Pranayama (breathing techniques) is the regulation of the incoming and outgoing flow of breath with and without retention. It is the first foundation of mindfulness meditation to create a greater connection to and awareness of the rhythmic movement of the thoracic muscles. An ancient practice of controlling the breath, where one self manages the timing, duration, and frequency of every breath and hold. The purpose is to connect your body & mind and supply your body with oxygen whilst removing toxins to provide healing physiological benefits.
