Iyengar yoga is for everyone, regardless of age, health, gender, physical ability or other life circumstances, and is non competitive. You just need to find the right class for you.

Yoga asanas (postures) are demonstrated by the teacher, and then taught through observation and correction. Sometimes hands on adjustments are made (with permission) so that students can feel the correct position and alignment of the body . This precise alignment means that the internal systems of the body can function efficiently.

The asanas are designed to move the body in a variety of ways to bring mobility, stability and awareness. Yoga props are used to aid your understanding, support the body, promote optimum precision in the asanas and for safety. Typical props include bricks, blocks, belts and bolsters. Teachers are trained to use these props correctly.

Clothes that are non restrictive and allow the knee and ankle joints to be visible. Most people wear sportswear ( leggings or shorts.) yoga is practised in bare feet.

A yoga mat; sticky ones are best. Sam provides bricks, blocks, belts and chairs for new students. Regular students go on to buy their own yoga kit, which comprises a mat, 2 bricks, 4 foam blocks, a belt, a blanket and a bolster (these can be purchased from yogamatters.com).

It is best to practice yoga on an empty stomach. Please allow two hours after a light snack or three to four hours after a heavy meal.

Yoga can help improve many injuries and health conditions. Please inform Sam of any injury or health condition so that she can take the best care of you during the class. Sam is trained to adapt poses or give alternatives.

If you are menstruating, please let Sam know so that the appropriate poses can be modified.

It is essential that the following medical conditions are disclosed before the class:

Heart disease or any heart problem, epilepsy including petit mal, cancer or benign tumours, diabetes, Ménière’s disease, detached retina, AIDS, MS (multiple sclerosis) or any recent operation. All information will be treated with the strictest of confidence and is only required to ensure you safety.

If you’ve been coming to class regularly and you become pregnant, please let Sam know so that she can advise you.

Please contact Sam via email so that she can discuss the most suitable class for you. Payments can be made via cash on the day, or bank transfer prior to the class. Classes can be paid for on a pay as you go basis, or for a block of classes (a calendar month).