In an individual yoga session we have the opportunity to explore and address your own personal learning goals. A postural assessment and range of movement analysis will be conducted prior to physical yoga practice so that we work towards your best alignment. We will also examine the natural rhythm and pattern of your respiration so that we improve the fluidity of your breath to reduce tension from mind and body. In general, I aim to incorporate some dynamic work to raise the heart rate as we move fluidly through a range of postures, static work to improve strength and deepen a posture, moving meditations to quiet the mind and senses, and restorative postures to induce relaxation. Breath work that helps to rebalance energy levels and a guided relaxation are also included.

My focus is to unite the development of core stability with fluid respiration to increase the potential range of movement and flexibility with regular practice. Exercising the core muscles increases stability when entering, experiencing and exiting any posture and helps to avoid over stretching. It may also help you to develop a subtler, richer experience of yoga, working from ‘within’, rather than focusing upon flexibility. I aim to make my sessions informative, interactive and fun. I am happy to tutor people who have never practised yoga before to advancing students, pregnant or postnatal students, and those with particular requirements or specific health needs. I explain the health benefits of different yoga practises and give lots of coaching tips. I work with subtle physical adjustments unless a student prefers a ‘hands off’ approach.

Practitioner: Natasha Calia
Cost: 60 mins with partner, £50