CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

 

 

Available on-line, in person, or on demand

 

Class Timetable

Coming up

 

ONE-TO-ONE & GROUP PRIVATE

 

For beginners to advanced yoga students, to those seeking therapeutic support,  MaxineYoga offers classes tailored to personal requirements.: pregnancy and postnatal yoga, yoga for seniors, recovery from illness and injury, stress and  anxiety. The type of yoga is adapted to you: dynamic, yin, gentle, restorative yoga, pranayama, meditation and relaxation techniques.

 

One to Ones are an  excellent way to be introduced to yoga and to be grounded in the fundamentals before joining a group class.  Leave feeling more confident on how to work with your body and to start – or refine a self practice if you wish.

 

Classes range from 45 to 75 minutes. They can be booked as one- off individual sessions or in blocks of 5 or 10 classes. Sessions can be at the Home Studio or Maxine can travel to you.  Please call to discuss your specific needs. Rates vary according to the number of participants & classes booked. Please contact me.

 

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HATHA YOGA

 

Explore working with your breath and body awareness to strengthen, re- balance and improve flexibility of mind body and spirit. All classes include breathing techniques, yoga postures, flowing sequences, meditation and relaxation. Students are encouraged to practice at their own pace. No one size fits all. Classes are tailored to individual needs.

 

The focus is on enhancing mental and physical well-being, and building stamina, strength and flexibility along the way, in a friendly, supportive and relaxed environment. Connecting to your breath, better understanding how to work with  your body and learing simple tehcniques to master a busy mind are are key elements of yoga practice that will transform your health and wellbeing.

 

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GENTLE YOGA

 

The Wednesday Gentle class is specifically aimed at those who prefer a more gentle practice. Ideal for newcomers to yoga.  Open to all levels of experience and ability. Students benefit from tailored guidance. Discover or re-visit the fundamental principles of yoga in a supportive and friendly environment.

 

Both the Gentle and the Mellow classes Include gentle and effective movement, breathing, stretching, and tension release.  Both are excellent if you are interested in mindfulness or meditation, are recovering from illness or injury, or simply chose to take things easy and are seeking a gentle movement class.  Benefits also include  improving stamina, flexibility and breath capacity.

 

The difference between the  Gentle and the Mellow Chair Yoga and Meditation classes is that Mellow Chair Yoga  does not require going down to floor level.

 

 

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ACTIVE FLOW

 

This class will resume on Sundays 8.30  in due course. For the moment it is integrated into the Mixed level General Yoga Class.

 

Open to the fairly fit, this active yoga class will improve mental and physical well-being.  Some experience of yoga is recommended. Limited spaces to permit personalised attention and individual adjustment.

 

Maxine will cover essential steps towards creating a carefully honed physically active flowing practice to centre, balance and re- charge the complete mind-body'breath system. Receive expert guidance to gain mastery of your whole body via delving deeper into pranayama,  bhandas ( locks), vinyasa ( flow), and dristi ( gaze).

 

Expect to work with greater ease, connect more deeply to your energy, breath and core body. Strengthen core muscles through movement and breathing to effectively, efficiently and mindfully tone, stretch and re-align the body. The perfect way to develop your fitness, strength and flexibility safely and wisely and to attain a state of total well being.

 

These sessions usually run on Sundays. Contact Maxine to find out when the next series is starting.

 

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MELLOW CHAIR YOGA AND MEDITATION

 

Practice targeted exercises safely. Increase energy levels, fitness, strength and immunity, improve joint flexibility and enhance your overall mental and physical well being. Includes gentle and effective movement, breathing, stretching, and releasing tension. Less active participants can do all the movements sitting in a chair. Open to seekers of mellow yoga of all ages, and particularly ideal for mature students.

 

Excellent too if you are interested in mindfulness, meditation and improving your breathing, are recovering from illness or injury, or simply need to take things easy and are seeking a gentle movement class.

 

The difference between this and the Wednesday Gentle class is that it does not involve going down to the floor.

 

 

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SUNDAY MORNING WORKSHOPS

 

These highly enjoyable yoga mornings are both practical and informative way to boost your love and understanding of yoga. They offer the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in a great two and a half hours of yoga movement,   breathing, meditation and relaxation practice, guided step by step with Maxine's expert instruction.

 

Yoga mornings run once a month and are restricted to 8 students to allow for personalised support. Maxine will  focus on a different topic each month, guaranteed to inspire you, develop your understanding of yoga  and take you to fresh places in your practice. See what's Coming up

 

Sunday Yoga Mornings 10.00 - 12.30 are divided in to three sections; a 75 minute movement/ asana practice; 30 minutes of breath-work /pranayama and ; 30 minutes of meditation/relaxation/yoga nidra.  Expect to deepen the effects of your practice via this careful structure.

 

You will start to master how to use your body as your instrument and your breath as your tool. Explore  new terrain as you journey inwards – and see what happens!.

 

This is a chance to

– approach postures and practices in the light of a different focus each month

– expect the unexpected. Keep your practice fresh by open to new ways of seeing.

– understand more about the yoga principles that lie behind the benefits

– open to a new experience of your practice –  and  discover more about yourself in the process!

– bring a monthly boost to your body mind and breath to enhance a feeling of total well being

 

Maximum 8 participants so Maxine can help each person individually in the room.

Open to all levels.

 

Read more about Pranayama – Breathwork

 

 

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PREGNANCY YOGA

 

A semi-private class open to all pregnant mums, suitable from 3 months to delivery. Learn invaluable specialised yoga practices including breathing techniques, physical postures, relaxation and meditation, to build strength, stamina and well being and to offer a variety of support through each stage of pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond.    More

 

Or arrange a one-to-one or your own personal group session at a time to suit at your home or my Home Studio.

 

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POSTNATAL YOGA WITH BABY   (1–7 months)

POSTNATAL YOGA WITH BABY  (7–10 months / crawlers)

 

 

These classes are designed to offer you the right support and information when you need it most – in the crucial first postpartum months. You get to ask questions, receive expert guidance and  invaluable tips you can do at home, with or without your baby.

 

Join a shared group class to get fit & meet other local mums  in a relaxed atmosphere  in the comfort of Maxine's Home Studio.

 

Or arrange a private one-to-one alone or group session with friends at a time to suit at your home or Maxine's home studio. With or without baby – or a bit of both.

 

Learn highly effective focused exercises to strengthen core muscles, re-align, tone and energise your postpartum body. Release tension, relax and speed your recovery.

 

Maxine adjusts the sessions to meet the needs of the participants in the room.  Contact her to discuss your needs and arrange a time to suit.

 

 

Read More about Postnatal Yoga and it's Benefits.

 

 

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JEWISH MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION ('JMM')

 

Seated in chairs enjoy a relaxing and replenishing hour of meditation and gentle movement in a friendly and inclusive environment. A gentle meditative and physical practice open to all. No experience, or faith/ religion required.

 

Explore fresh ways of cultivating a personal spiritual practice though accessing your Jewish heritage. This is  interwoven with simple yoga movements,  contemplation, breathing and mindfulness meditation to create space for reflection and complete well being.

 

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KIDS, TEENS & STAFF

Home Studio or Maxine will travel to you.

 

Highly enjoyable sessions working with breath, movement, balance and posture. Kids and young adults learn simple tools to reduce tensions, improve concentration and self confidence – building strength, physical fitness and energy levels along the way. Non-competitive and for all physical abilities.

 

Tailored to the specific needs/age of the group.  With the stresses and demands of exams and life at large looming. Taking a little ‘time out’ to have some ‘time in’ is an essential tool for facing everyday challenges with a cool head.

 

The perfect anti-dote to all the stimuli from full-on living – from electronic devices and social media (not to mention the hormones), this is great ‘time out’.

 

Rates vary according to location, number of students and classes booked. Contact me

 

TEEN YOGA For 15-18'S  SUNDAY YOGA TASTER & TEA MEDITATION

 

A fun and focussed session aimed at eliminating the stresses and demands of school and exams. Maxine adapts this to the needs and ages of the group.

All levels of fitness and non- flexibility:) welcome.

Ideal for beginners

contact me to discuss your requirments and arrange a session

 

 

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