What's the class like?
In this yoga class we will begin with a calming pranayama (breathwork) practice to help us settle into the class ahead. Flowing through a linked series of postures, we will continue to focus on the breath, building heat in the body to aid the release of tension and tightness. Finally class will end with a seasonal guided relaxation.
What level is the class aimed at?
This class is suitable for complete beginners, but there will be opportunities offered to all participants who wish to challenge themselves within each class.
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Last updated March 26, 2024, 1:01 p.m. UTC
Gillian fell in love with yoga at 21, when she attended her first Ashtanga class in Dublin, Ireland. From here, she established a regular at home practice which mainly focussed on the physical aspects of yoga. Throughout studying for her BA in Public Relations and Psychology, Gillian leaned more heavily on her yoga practice to see her through exams, assignments and job seeking. An unexpected redundancy led her to complete a PGDip in Primary Education with the University of Strathclyde, and to embark on a life-changing career as a Primary School Teacher.
This change in direction, highlighted the spiritual aspects of a yoga practice and she began to learn more about meditation and pranayama. While completing her RYT 200 hours in 2016, Gillian began to incorporate meditation and pranayama into her daily yoga practice. The vast benefits of this system have helped her to deal with the challenging job of educating young people and keeping up with the ever-changing world of education.
Gillian has also completed a 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher training course, and is a qualified Children’s Yoga Teacher. Her home practice has evolved and she regularly attends early morning Mysore practice to supplement her continuous professional and personal development. Gillian regularly shares the benefits of yoga and meditation with the children she teaches.
Her classes are relaxed and informal, with a strong focus on the basics – pranayama, foundations of postures and relaxation. Gillian understands first-hand the many benefits a regular yoga, pranayama and meditation practice can bring; and she is keen to share this with anyone willing to stop and listen!