Yoga IS an art, a science and a discipline
What is Yoga? Yoga means to unite. We work with the body, mind, breath and emotion to unify the scattered thoughts in our mind.
Natasha loves to work with the elements and chakras. The earth keeps us grounded, supported and protected. Water encourages us to flow through life and deal with our emotional stability. Fire burns away negativity and toxins. Air gives us vitality and strength.
Natasha is an animal lover and loves being in nature and believes in our bond with the sun, the moon, rainbows, trees, flowers and animals which all reflect in us and in Yoga Asanas (postures). Animals are some of our best teachers. We can be inspired by the attentiveness of a tiger or a deer and the presence of the cat.
By regularly practicing Yoga asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), relaxation and meditation and shining our light of awareness Yoga can magically guide us towards a more blissful state, enhancing our lives and the way we treat others.
Yoga for weight loss: Yoga lowers our cortisol levels (stress hormones) which helps to put our minds in a better place and to be more disciplined in our food choices. This is also very helpful during Menopause too.
Yoga for anxiety and stress: Yoga activates the Vagus nerve ( The anti anxiety nerve) calming our nervous system. The simplest Yoga techniques are the most powerful.
Group energy: Practicing Yoga in a friendly, non competitive safe space in a group creates a wonderful support network and a healing place.
Yoga for grief: Grief can be felt in the lungs where we hold sadness so practicing deep breathing and yoga in a friendly group is a great support when one is going through a challenging time.
When Natasha teaches Yoga she tells a story, always having a theme throughout. At the beginning we relax and limber up. In the middle is the core practice and, finally we feel the effect by noticing the change in breathing pattern, meditation, relaxation and imaginative visualisations.
By the end, the whole class feels at peace.
My STORy
I fell in love 💕with yoga for its healing qualities, particularly through breathing exercises, to calm my frazzled nerves in my early twenties. It helped me recover from severe panic attacks and anxiety.
For the past fourteen years I have worked with various teachers including Max Strom and Tias Little developing my own style of teaching which targets stress and anxiety both on a physical and emotional level.
Every class is designed to leave students feeling calmer, more centered and grounded through simple, accessible postures, breathing exercises, meditation, relaxation and visualisation. Yoga is for everyone. Welcome !💕
I hold Yoga classes in Rickmansworth, Abbots Langley and Gerrards Cross.
“Walk in, float out”
Welcome!
Love and Light
Natasha x
“Spirit of the eagle “
Advice for students
Wear loose or stretchy, comfortable clothing
Bring a Yoga mat, a yoga block or two bricks, a yoga belt and a blanket.
We practice in bare feet or grippy yoga socks .Try not to eat a large meal less than two hours before class. If you are hungry, have something light like an oatcake, rice cake or piece of fruit as an example.
Yoga is fun, relaxing and non competitive. The postures and movements are designed to heal the body.
Yoga for beginners and all levels : EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!
⭐️ ONLINE GUIDANCE 🤍
Please join the class a few minutes early so everything runs smoothly and mute yourself.
Please keep your video camera on and if possible place your Yoga mat 2 metres from the screen and
Set your device to Landscape.
Get to know how your device works on Skype. If you are using a tablet or phone tap to find grid view so you can control the screen. If you are on a laptop press speaker view. Look on the Skype website for further assistance.
Practice carefully & mindfully.
You agree to participate in the class at your own risk.
Please ask for advice regarding Yoga or technical issues and I will do my best to help.
Wear comfortable clothing and use a non slip yoga mat. Practice in bare feet or grippy yoga socks.
Prepare your space and have blankets, pillows, bolsters, yoga belts etc. if you have them.
Try not to eat a big meal before practice - ideally, if possible, give your digestive system a rest 2 hours before you start the class.
Enjoy the class ! Thank you for joining me 🧡