Embody

This is a great yoga class. I was anxious about starting yoga but the Mysore style of teaching is fantastic for someone new or returning to practice. The space is gentle and welcoming, everyone moves at their own pace and without any sense of competing so it’s not intimidating. It really is an inclusive class - beginners get individual attention until they feel more confident, people like me get targeted attention so I can progress and challenge myself, and, very experienced practitioners ...

As a beginner the first step is the hardest. I was interested in taking up yoga. I liked the sound of Ashtanga Yoga described as 'dynamic' and practised by Madonna. But there I was, middle-aged, unfit and overweight. Was I going to feel like a fool? It turns out that I was in the right place. Ashtanga Mysore style is taught differently from most yoga classes. You learn a set of exercises and you all work at your own pace. There is no pressure on you to 'keep up' with the rest of the cl...

Jess is a highly experienced yoga teacher. Some classes are challenging whilst others (yin yoga) are very relaxing with some wonderful sounds. Highly recommended.