In Sanskrit, the ancient language of India, the word “Ashtanga” means eight limbs. The term was first used by an ancient Indian sage called Patanjali, who wrote The Yoga Sutras; the authoritative text on yoga. He described eight practices (“limbs”) that we should master in order to transcend suffering and recognise our true nature.

Ashtanga also performs the same poses in the same order, meaning Ashtanga classes should follow the same sequence all over the world. It’s more traditional than many other forms of yoga, with some modern iterations stemming from Ashtanga. Meditative focus is encouraged in Ashtanga, and upper body strength has more of a focus than some other varieties.

Hatha integrates Pranayama (breath techniques) to create a bridge between the body to the mind. Hatha style of yoga is deep in the traditions and energetic qualities of yoga practice and poses generally focus on building stability, strength and mobility.

We incorporate elements of flow between the shapes to keep the energy moving and to create synchronicity with the breath.

It is available to all levels.

This is a great introduction to the concept of Flow Yoga.

Throughout this class, you will explore the concepts and origins of Hatha Yoga, from which all other yoga practices were formed. There will be gentle guidance and permission to explore the dynamics of fluid movement. This class is designed to create a welcoming and safe space to refine your practice, develop an understanding of the foundations of yoga and slow down.

A great option if life is a little busy and you feel the need for some self-care. Perfect for beginners to experience students.

Find deeper patience, a steadier mind and a more consistent calm energy in your life.

60 minute open group meditation, KOHA (Donation only) for Yoga in Prison’s Trust.

Open to anyone from experience meditators to beginners.

Pilates concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on your core, posture, balance, and flexibility. This helps to improve general fitness alongside your overall wellbeing.

Mat Pilates is based on the original exercises Joseph Pilates developed to strengthen his own body and then began teaching others. Suitable for all levels.

A shorter, more intense session compared to a traditional pilates class, with longer holds and variations. Pilates experience required.

This class is the perfect unwind and reset in your week. Flow from gentle stretching, movement and restorative poses to yoga nidra, a guided relaxation that releases tension and unhelpful patterns from the subconscious mind and deeply soothes the nervous system, all while you relax and possibly even fall asleep.

This class will leave you feeling rejuvenated, calm and ready for the joys and challenges of life. All levels of experience and ability are welcome.

Yin classes are great for beginners and experienced Yogis who would like to work on mobility, flexibility and experience quiet mindfulness.

While “yang” yoga focuses on your muscles, yin yoga targets your deep connective tissues, like your fascia, ligaments, joints, and bones. It’s slower and more meditative, giving you space to turn inward and tune into both your mind and the physical sensations of your body.

Because you’re holding poses for a longer period of time than you would in other traditional types of yoga, yin yoga helps you stretch and lengthen those rarely-used tissues while also teaching you how to breathe through discomfort and sit with your thoughts.

Vinyasa yoga is generally characterised as a smooth transition of movement from pose to pose. The practice cultivates both strength and stability (Sthira) with ease and spaciousness (Sukha) while using the breath to create a smooth flow and connect the body to mind.

The term Vinyasa is derived from nyasa, meaning “to place,” and vi, meaning “in a special way.”

A practice that generates self awareness in movement.