Christine's Classes

Classes in Taunton Deane

Yoga - all abilities
Monday evenings at The Princess Royal Sports Centre, Wellington School, Wellington, 7.00 - 8:30pm
Book through Somerset County Council, Adult Learning and Leisure

Yoga - Breathe, Stretch, Relax and Re-energise
Tuesday evenings at The Castle School Sports Centre, Wellington Road, Taunton, 7:00 - 8:15
Book through me 01823 331594 or email christinegranville1@hotmail.co.uk

Yoga - Breathe, Stretch, Relax and Re-energise
Wednesday lunchtimes at The Temple Methodist Church, Upper High Street, Taunton
12:10 - 12:50 and 13:10 - 13:50
Book through me 01823 331594 or email christinegranville1@hotmail.co.uk

About Christine

I have been practising Yoga for 20 years and loved it so much, I decided to become a teacher.   It started as an exercise exercise for toning my muscles, improving my circulation and posture.  Since then I have discovered more about Yoga’s healing properties – How breath control and movement can calm an agitated mind and how learning to completely relax can re-energise a tired body.

My approach is relaxed, friendly and supportive and the style of yoga is drawn from my own experience in Iyengar, Ashtanga, Jivamukti  and Core Strength Yoga as taught by Paul Fox.  My courses will focus on developing the body’s core strength for support whilst synchronizing the flowing movement of the postures with the rhythm of the breath to energises the body, focus the mind and help to avoid muscle strain.

To stretch and soften comfortably and safely into yoga asanas you must learn to stretch or lengthen your inhalations and exhalations.  With the focus on the rhythm of the breath, distractions vanish and the mind becomes peaceful and clear.  This internal concentration leads you away from the fragmentations of anxious thoughts and helps to bring your mind and body back to equilibrium.

Every session is a moment for yourself,  in a supportive and completely non-competitive environment.  Yoga is suitable for everyone because any posture can be modified whilst still gaining the same benefits.  You do not need to be young, thin, flexible or sporty.  Improved flexibility, posture and feeling good about yourself comes about as you practice Yoga and you will continue to enjoy the benefits into great old age.