YogAnnie
Yoga Teacher
For times of classes, scroll down or contact Anne for more information.
Anne is based in Biggar, South Lanarkshire. She teaches gentle yoga to groups and bespoke one-to-ones, where the practice is tailored to meet your health and emotional needs. There are also two live Zoom sessions each week and a monthly live guided relaxation or Yoga Nidra. For details of classes, please scroll down.
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Venue: Municipal Hall, Biggar 10.00-11.30 . In this 90 minute in-person class, we explore yoga beyond asana. Expect to encounter mantra, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, traditional and non-traditional movement practices, deep relaxation and yoga nidra. Booking should be made via Biggar Sports Centre. Call 01899 222066. Costs vary depending on whether you are a member of South Lanarkshire Leisure.
18.30 – 20.00 Wednesday Evening Group Yoga, by Zoom. In this 90 minute live class, we explore yoga beyond asana. Expect to encounter mantra, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, traditional and non-traditional movement practices, deep relaxation and yoga nidra. In recognition of differing income and circumstances, you may choose to pay £7, £8 or £10 per class. Class passes are available.
10.00 Friday Morning Group Yoga. In this 90 minute live class, we explore yoga beyond asana. Expect to encounter mantra, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, traditional and non-traditional movement practices, deep relaxation and yoga nidra. In recognition of differing income and circumstances, you may choose to pay £7, £8 or £10 per class. Class passes are available.
It’s possible to arrange private sessions on a one to one basis. This may be face to face with current social distancing compliance or on Zoom. The benefit of this arrangement is that I can tailor the class to you and your own particular needs. Private sessions with two or more people are also available. Please get in touch to discuss. Costs start at £35 per hour for individual tuition, but savings can be made for pre-arranged small group sessions.
Please contact me to join the waiting list for this NHS-commissioned 10-week programme. It is specifically for individuals with common physical and psychological conditions, such as: being at risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes or with mild anxiety or depression. For more information, see www.yogainhealthcarealliance.com
Anne delivers monthly Zoom Yoga Nidra classes for Upward Frog Yoga, based in Stockport.
Yoga Nidra is a deep and guided relaxation. Benefits can include: reduced levels of stress and anxiety, allowing the body to rest and heal by reducing pain and inflammation. It can also help with PMS, reduce insomnia and improve mental clarity
During this one-hour class, you will be led through a short and gentle breath and movement practice, followed by a 30 to 40 minute Yoga Nidra.
Dates of future classes can be found at www.upwardfrog.yoga
You can attend Yoga Nidra by paying a donation via the Upward Frog website (just follow the process to book and select “donation ticket”). Upward Frog is a social enterprise which aims to break down barriers to participation in yoga. As
well as donation classes, they offer pay-what-you-can memberships and also offer completely free classes to anyone who wants them. Donation classes and pay-what-you-can are available on their website. If you want a free pass, please contact me and I will give you a code to use.
About Yoga
Mind
Mindful practices are key to Anne's teaching. In her classes, she will invite you to work with the breath and bring awareness to noticing your thoughts, without getting caught up in them.
Body
Classes focus on how the body feels, rather than how it would appear to an external observer, but that's not to say there is no physical challenge! Adaptations can be made where necessary and the focus is on honouring the body you find yourself in - today.
Spirit
Yoga is a spiritual practice, and Anne loves teaching in a way that invites students to experience that sense of surrender that brings them closer to stillness and into union with their whole and original Self.
About Anne
Anne is a Yoga Scotland 500 hour registered and insured teacher. Yoga Scotland is recognised by sportscotland as the Governing Body for Yoga in Scotland. Anne has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and completed her two-year teacher training course in 2018. She is also certified by the Yoga in Healthcare Alliance to deliver their ten-week early intervention programme, Yoga4Health, the effectiveness of which was evaluated by the University of Westminster
Qualifications
Anne studied her 500 hour teacher training with Yoga Scotland over two years - allowing her to explore, integrate and consolidate what she learned - and to satisfy external assessors of her fitness to teach. She is also qualified to teach Yoga4Health. To stay registered, all Yoga Scotland teachers are required to evidence high quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Holding Space
Whether online or in person, Anne aims to create a safe space where transformation can happen.
Influences
Anne's teaching style is evolving as her understanding of yoga deepens over the years. She only teaches that which feels genuine. Her influences are wide. They include Vanda Scaravelli, Donna Fahri, BKS Iyengar and John Stirk, Himalayan yoga, functional movement and somatics. Anne's teaching is informed by both formal training - and her own daily practice.
Want to know more?
Classes are smaller than average, which means you can have more attention. Ask about bespoke private sessions. To contact Anne, message her via Facebook or email at YogAnnie1@outlook.com