• Your body exists in the past and your mind exists in the future. In yoga, they come together in the present.

    B.K. S. Iyengar

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  • “If you can breathe, you can do yoga” T.K.V Desikachar

    We all have an idea in our heads about what yoga is, who it is for, and what ‘body’ is required to do it. Many believe you need to be young, hot, flexible, and female…I believe otherwise!

    There is much more to yoga than the physical practice, it is predominantly a breath practice. As my teacher (Michèle) says, “the breath initiates movement and movement is the result of the breath, not the other way around!”.

    Some might see yoga as a moving meditation, others, a spiritual practice, or simply as exercise and stretching. Theres no right or wrong way to ‘do yoga’, it’s a completely individual practice and everyone will experience it differently.

    Contrary to popular belief, the goal of yoga is not to perfect our physical asana (pose) and effortlessly float up into handstand. Social media may portray Yoga as a reaching a physical ideal, but it is much more than that. There is no ‘end goal’….in fact, our practice is never done! It will unfold and evolve over time and this is where we will learn more about ourselves and develop a deeper insight to our soul purpose in life.

    I use Yoga as a way to get in touch with my body and inner spirit. For me, yoga is a spiritual practice as much as it is a great way to keep my body strong and flexible. You will ultimately find your own style and your own practice, which will benefit you in your own unique way - thats the beauty of it!

  • I currently hold 2 weekly classes at &osteo, 179 Brockley Rd, SE4 2RS

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    Vinyasa flow

    Every Monday (1.30-2.30pm)

    This class is suitable for all levels. It is a more dynamic and energising class to start the day. Variations will be offered throughout to suit all abilities. This class will focus on a standing flow of postures with stretching and restorative aspects at the start and end of practice. Any injuries will be accounted for and supported through variation on postures and props when necessary.

    Flow to restore

    Every Friday (6.15 - 7.05pm)

    Slow, flowing movement to gently stretch, strengthen and unwind tension in the body, followed by a series of deeply relaxing restorative poses. A great way to ease into the weekend feeling rested and refreshed. Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring a blanket or shawl along with you for the relaxation portion at the end.

  • I offer clients the option of one-to-one yoga sessions with me to support the development of a deeper mind-body connection through practice.

    Your first session will be 90 minutes (at no extra cost) so we can identify your goals and assess how best we can support your practice going forward

    A 75 minute yoga class will be created and taught each week with a specific focus on your goals. This is priced at £75 per session.

    Sessions will be held at your home.

    Want to reduce the cost? Option to teach small groups with similar goals. Email csaundersnutrition@gmail.com to find out more.

  • 10 scientifically proven benefits of yoga

    Improves strength, balance, and flexibility

    Improves joint and bone health

    Can alleviate and reduce back pain

    Can ease arthritis symptoms

    Can improve energy levels and focus

    Can improve mental health by regulating the nervous system and promoting calm

    Improves blood circulation, benefitting heart health

    Boosts immunity

    Improves sleep

    Improves brain functioning

My yoga experience

My early experience of yoga was very mixed, I went from Yoga-lates (basically pilates mixed with a bit of yoga), to Rocket, to Vinyasa, to Hatha…and many of other styles and variations along the way. It wasn’t until I found a local Astanga MySore class run by, my now, main yoga teacher and mentor Michèle Pianigiani…this was when I caught the ‘yoga bug’. I was out of work at the time and desperate for some structure, so I pushed through the cold dark January mornings, and was in the yoga studio at 6am attempting to learn the Astanga sequence (with A LOT of help from Michèle)…fast forward a couple of weeks and I was hooked…8 years on I still regularly attend Michèle’s classes - I love them and deeply value his mentorship.

Over the years I’ve adopted an all ‘styles’ approach to yoga rather than following a specific discipline. I am mostly influenced by Ashtanga, Forrest, Hatha, Vinyasa flow, Restorative, and Yin, and I know this will continue to adapt as my practice develops. I like this, it keeps things fresh and I am excited to see how my practice will evolve going forward.