CLASS STYLES

Historically, Hatha has functioned as the umbrella term to describe any form of yoga that includes physical movement.

Over time, however, Hatha has become a style of it’s own. Slow yet strong, it’s synonymous with a traditional physical practice that energetically encapsulates more stillness, precision and alignment rather than flow and rhythm.

Especially good for:

Learning the foundations of a physical yoga practice, building strength & stability and increasing flexibility and balance.

Vinyasa focuses on the union of breath and movement through a sequence of dynamic postures that flow seamlessly from one to another and build heat in the body. Vinyasa is often said to be the most ‘dance-like’ style of yoga, incorporating creativity and coordination. These classes can be quite fiery, so be prepared to sweat!

Especially good for:

Opening up the body, lubricating joints, building muscular strength/endurance, increasing flexibility and overall fitness.

A mindful yoga practice where postures are generally held for longer periods, and the transitions between poses are taken with a gentle and fluid approach. The slower nature of this class means it’s great for beginners, but equally wonderful for intermediate and advanced students who are looking to move their bodies without the intensity of Vinyasa or Pilates.

Especially good for:

Learning the foundations of a physical yoga practice, improving flexibility, building gradual strength, creating space in the mind and alleviating stress.

Described by teacher Sarah Powers as “unhurried postures, unstained by striving”, Yin yoga is a quiet, contemplative practice that works deeply into the body with passive, longer-held poses. Unlike other styles of yoga, physical stillness is favoured over flowing movement. Postures are usually seated or lying down, are heavily propped and can be held for anything between 2-15 minutes.

Especially good for:

Stressing the deeper connective issues of the body such as tendons, ligaments and fascia, as well as improving blood flow and releasing energetic/ emotional tension using similar techniques to ‘acupressure’ therapies.

Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise (though don’t let that fool you into believing it’s easy!) that consists of precise moves and specific breathing techniques, aiming to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment, mobility and flexibility. Classes are generally comprised of a series of muscular strength and endurance exercises (sometimes with equipment) that can be modified to make more or less demanding depending on your ability and goals.

Especially good for:

Strengthening the body, toning muscles, improving mobility and overall fitness. It’s also great for correcting posture and reducing risk of injury.

Journey beyond the physical asana practice. These classes will explore a range of Pranayama (yogic breathwork) and meditation techniques, focusing on cultivating more awareness and developing a deeper understanding of the subtler layers of being.

Especially good for:

Reducing stress / anxiety, improving concentration and focus, shifting the body into a more relaxed (‘parasympathetic’) state.