Iyengar Yoga and One-to-One Yoga FAQs
I hope you find these frequently asked questions about yoga helpful. It covers Iyengar Yoga, Private Yoga in Brighton and Hove, Online Yoga, and Yoga Workshops. If your question is not answered here, please feel free to click here to contact me.
Iyengar Yoga FAQs
This might be the most FAQ of all!
All physical Yoga comes under the umbrella of ‘Hatha Yoga’, which translates as the ‘Yoga of Effort’.
But schools vary hugely in their training and methodology.
Some Hatha Yoga can be floor-based- where there is a lot of breathwork and relaxation. Some Hatha Yoga can involve non-stop movement – with the same poses in every single class. But in Iyengar Yoga, we vary both the poses and the pace. We help students to do their best – and to improve – by paying attention – and remembering what they are being taught; in this way, Iyengar Yoga is a type of mindfulness – meditation in motion.
Iyengar Yoga has many well-being benefits which improve spiritual awareness, physical and mental health. Yoga can help with various health problems, from asthma to lower back pain, stress and depression. It can be a great way to relieve stress, build strength and gain flexibility. Iyengar Yoga’s well-being benefits include the following: Reduces stress, aids deep sleep, helps balance moods, reduces muscular tension, improves bone strength, balances blood pressure, boosts the immune system, reduces menopausal symptoms, helps with back and hip pain, reduces neck and shoulder pain, reduces anxiety and depression and improves spiritual awareness.
No, Yoga is not a religion; rather it is a practical philosophy. People of all religious backgrounds use Yoga practices to help them in their lives.
Chanting is not an essential part of Yoga practice. In some of my classes, we do chant 3 ‘OMs’ at the beginning, but you do not have to join in, there’s no pressure.
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Over 30 years of teaching I’ve taught all sorts of people- from marathon runners to professional athletes to those housebound or in wheelchairs.
The beauty of Iyengar Yoga is it’s ability to be modified specifically to meet each individual students needs. This means it’s really great for stiff students!
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Iyengar Yoga classes are renowned for being welcoming and inclusive spaces. All ages, all shapes and sizes, all practice along side each other.
I am available via email ([email protected]) and BEFORE every class and workshop, to discuss any issues you may have.
One-to-One Yoga and Online Yoga FAQs
Yes, I have the higher level 3 certification which means I can teach private one to one Yoga classes. Working one-to-one can accelerate your yoga learning and meet your individual needs. You can choose a convenient time for you at the pace you require; the cost (from £50 per hour ) varies depending on time and location. I cover the Brighton and Hove areas. I can also teach one to one yoga online via Zoom, or using FaceTime etc..
Prices are from £45 per hour or £68 for 90 minutes. This may vary depending on time and location. I can teach you online via FaceTime or WhatsApp or Face to Face in Brighton or Hove
No, I am qualified and insured to teach one to one students at any level, anywhere in the world.
No, I am qualified and insured to teach one-to-one students at any level, anywhere in the world, which I can do online via WhatsApp or FaceTime.
For online Yoga you would need a sticky mat, some yoga blocks if possible, a couple of small blankets (or towels) and a chair – ideally without arms or wheels. A long belt is really useful too. You can buy ‘Iyengar yoga kits’ online e.g. from www.yogamatters.com.
No, you don’t. Even just a closed door with space in front of it – to be able to lie down – is enough. An extra bit of wall space is always handy, though.
Yes, you can, but it would be better to use a tablet or laptop screen so you can see me more easily.
If you have an iPhone or an iPad, then our session is the same as having a video call using FaceTime. If you do not have an Apple device, we can use Skype, which is free, and we can connect before the session (with a quick ‘wave’) to ensure we have found each other. No passwords, no login, it’s that easy!
Most of my online students prefer to use FaceTime on an iPad as it’s just like making a phone call- but with a really big screen!
It means no passwords are required either.
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You can place it on the floor, desk, or bed, wherever works best for you. If you turn on your device, you should be able to see yourself. You can then check your whole mat can be seen on the screen. You may want your device near a plug socket if it needs charging.
Yes, I create a Bespoke Yoga Exercise Plan and share I on a Pinterest Board. The price is from £30 for approximately 12 poses. I can update this as you improve or your requirements change.
Yoga Classes FAQs
After 25 years of teaching group classes, I have decided to focus on teaching one to ones; it has taken a lot of intensive training to achieve the qualifications necessary for this.
Yoga was originally intended to be taught 121 and my students find it especially beneficial.
if you are unable to do one-to-ones, I still teach face-to-face weekend workshops; I teach on Saturday afternoons in Horsham, West Sussex and Sunday afternoons in Hove, East Sussex.
Students of all levels attend these workshops; from complete beginners to very experienced students even some teachers attend and we all learn side by side. All of my workshop dates are listed on my website with a PayPal button. If you would prefer to book directly you can email me [email protected]
If you cancel BEFORE a course has started, AND I can fill your space, I will offer a full refund. Sorry, but once a course has started, it is too late to get a refund, as your space cannot be filled.
Sorry, to be fair to everyone, all spaces are on a first-come, first-served basis, and only payment in advance secures your booking.
No two Iyengar Yoga classes are ever the same. However, I prefer to start with warm up poses, and choose to work carefully rather than quickly. The intensity can come from focussing on every part of our body and breath.
A wide range of poses and breathing techniques are covered.
If you are worried, you should check with your GP. I ask all new students to complete a health form before class. Please email me for one or arrive ten minutes early to fill one out. There are a few serious health issues that mean you should not come to a general yoga class. You may like to have a few one to one sessions before joining a course. This can help you feel more confident. I can also then better understand your requirements.
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Its best not to eat anything for 2 hours before exercising, if possible.
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To start with, you do not need to bring anything if you are coming to my Hove classes.
If you’re coming to Horsham workshops, please bring a thin sticky mat. Not thick padded exercise mats, please.
Places like TK Maxx sell mats for around £15. I can lend you blocks and belts if you ask.
Yoga classes FAQs