What Is Hatha Yoga?

The term Hatha Yoga refers to the Ha (Sun) and Tha (Moon) aspects of the practice, describing how the Hatha aims to balance the more physical practices of yoga, with the spiritual, emotional and mental aspects. Classes include a variety of physical postures aimed at stretching and strengthening the body, as well as breathing exercises, meditation practices, deep relaxation techniques, and even a little bit of yoga philosophy. 

I aim to lead sessions in a very inclusive way so that no-one is left with nothing to do and everyone feels that they can find a version of the practice that suits them and their personal goals. All practices (physical, breathing, and meditation) are taught in stages, allowing you to stick at the stage that suits you, there is never any pressure to do more than you are comfortable with, and you can rest at any time. You will also get the chance to challenge yourself, if you want to. 

My Hatha Yoga Classes 

Classes last 1hr 15min, are suitable for beginners, and include:

• Centreing, Deep Breathing practices to settle into your yoga practice

• Exploration using a 'word of the week' to inspire your practice and deepen your experience, often incorporating topics from yogic philosophy

• Exercises and Postures (Asana) to relax, stretch and tone the body 

• Breathing Exercises (Pranayama) to increase breath awareness and to help focus the mind

• Relaxation Techniques to allow the body and mind to unwind and recharge

• Classes may also include some simple meditation or visualisation techniques to focus the mind and help to relieve stress, and bring a deeper sense of connection to your deeper or higher self.

Yoga is a non-competitive practice and you are encouraged not to judge yourself against others, but rather to draw your awareness within and focus on enjoying your own practice. Nothing in my classes is compulsory and I always encourage everyone to rest as often as they wish, and miss out anything they don't feel is beneficial to them.

What is a Sound Bath?

Every sound healer will run these sessions slightly differently and use different sounds. I personally use Crystal Singing bowls which are attuned to the 7 major energy centres or chakras in the centreline of the body. I also use 'Koshi Chimes' which resonate with the four elements Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. And I use an 'Ocean Drum' which makes a sound like waves on the shore. These are played separately and together to create both harmonies and some dissonant sounds. 

The purpose of the Sound Bath is to bathe in the vibrations created by the various instruments, allowing you drop into a more relaxed state of consciousness. 

Sound Vibrations pass through the whole body, not just the ear drum, and can create a variety of effects such as physical sensations, mental pictures or colours, emotional effects, energetic changes, and even spiritual experiences. 

For my sessions my main aim is always relaxation via release of tension. That tension may be physical, mental, emotional, spiritual/energetic, or a combination, and so the experience will be very unique to the individual. 

All experiences and valid and welcome. And there will be time to process and discuss these experiences if you wish before you leave at the end of your session.

My Serenity Sound Bath Sessions

My Serenity Sound Bath Sessions are the perfect accompaniment to my Serenity Saturday Yoga Sessions. They last around 1 hr 15min, at least 45 min of which is spent resting in sound bath. Sessions may include:

• Essential oils

• Group sound work (very simple humming breaths or chants) or Breathing Exercises

• Guided deep relaxation

• Sound bath (relaxing from lying or sitting) with crystal singing bowls, koshi chimes, ocean drum, and mantra - all played or chanted live - just rest & bathe in the vibrations

• Time for reflection, discussion, and grounding

• Biscuits; provided to help with grounding before your journey home