The Different Forms of Practice
Yoga is a vast and multifaceted spiritual practice, offering different pathways to explore movement, stillness, breath, and energy. Below is an overview of some of the key practices I incorporate into my teaching and retreats.
KUNDALINI YOGA
A powerful, dynamic practice designed to awaken and elevate energy through a combination of breathwork (pranayama), repetitive movement (kriya), mantra, and meditation. Often described as the yoga of awareness, it works deeply on the nervous system, clearing energetic blockages and expanding consciousness. It is profoundly transformational, helping to build inner strength, clarity, and resilience.
VINYASA FLOW YOGA
A fluid and creative form of yoga, where breath and movement are seamlessly linked. Each class is a moving meditation, transitioning through postures with grace and rhythm. It can be energising and dynamic or slow and grounding, depending on the focus of the practice. Vinyasa is wonderful for building strength, flexibility, and mindfulness, offering a space to connect deeply with the body and breath while cultivating presence and awareness.
YIN YOGA
A deeply meditative and introspective practice, working on the fascia and connective tissues of the body. Unlike more active forms of yoga, Yin postures are held for several minutes at a time, encouraging deep release and surrender. This practice is both restorative and challenging, requiring patience and stillness as you soften into discomfort and observe the mind. Yin supports joint health, flexibility, and emotional balance, making it a perfect complement to strongerstyles of yoga.
CHANTING & MANTRA
Chanting is a vibrational practice that works on an energetic and emotional level. Through the repetition of ancient Sanskrit mantras, sound waves travel through the body, clearing blockages, activating specific energy centers, and shifting consciousness. Whether experienced through Kundalini yoga, bhakti chanting, or sound healing, this practice is a powerful tool for opening the heart, calming the mind, and creating deep energetic shifts.
MEDITATION
Meditation is at the heart of all yoga practices—a space to pause, listen, and connect inward. There are many ways to meditate, from silent sitting and guided visualizations to breath-focused techniques and mantra meditation. Whatever the method, the intention is always the same: to cultivate presence, awareness, and a deeper connection to self. Meditation helps to quiet mental noise, regulate the nervous system, and create spaciousness in both body and mind.
