Class Styles

A consistent yoga practice offers clarity, strength and ease in body and mind…

BUT there is so much to choose from! So… where is the best place to start?!

To help you find your flow and craft your perfect class routine we’ve grouped all of our classes into 4 categories that match the 4 main intentions we find people seek out our yoga classes.

Scroll down to learn all about classes to soothe, classes to find balance, classes to build a deeper self connection and of course… classes to make you sweat!

Soothe…          SWEAT!

Balance           Connect

First up though, here are our best classes for beginner’s (and returners!) to get a feel of what we offer at the Yoga x Life Studios:

Class Styles
Beginners
Beginners

Our beginners sessions teach the key postures, alignments and breath techniques whilst starting to build your skill and confidence in a light hearted and supportive environment that is both educational and exploratory!

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Fundamentals
Fundamentals

Our fundamentals sessions run as a continual ‘workshop style’ class that visits and revisits the foundational principles of practice and alignment. Classes are conducted at a relaxed pace with students encouraged to ask questions during pose breakdowns and demonstrations.

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Functional Movement
Functional Movement

Functional Movement is a workshop style session that runs as short courses exploring foundational principles of movement. Great for people look to firm up their foundations and start exploring movement.

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Flow Slow
Flow Slow

Vinyasa Yoga at a slower pace and more nourishing pace, you’ll still be up and moving, but more focus on therapeutic postures and plenty of extra time to unwind.

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Vinyasa & Sunrise Vinyasa
Vinyasa & Sunrise Vinyasa

For all levels looking for a balanced practice, Vinyasa Yoga offers a full spectrum class that works globally on strength, balance, flexibility and breath with time for relaxation and meditation to close.

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Soothe...

Soothe...

Our ‘Soothe’ sessions offer nourishing space to unwind your mind, restore your body and reflect through a combination of low impact movements and slow stretches, mindful meditations and breath work.

All our ‘Soothe’ sessions are suitable for all levels of yogi. They are also a wonderful option for those working with different health challenges.

Class Styles
Restorative
Restorative

This deeply restful practice brings a gentle and meditative focus to practice, working with supported poses and the breath to help soothe the nervous system and invoke a clear sense of centre.

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Yin
Yin

Yin yoga is characterised by floor based poses supported by props that incorporate principles from Chinese Medicine. To differentiate it from a restorative class, yin will get deep into the soft tissue of the body. It's less restful, and geared more towards a functional release of deep muscle tissue.

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Flow Slow
Flow Slow

Vinyasa Yoga at a slower pace and more nourishing pace, you’ll still be up and moving, but more focus on therapeutic postures and plenty of extra time to unwind.

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Shakti Mat Meditations
Shakti Mat Meditations

These unique guided meditations blend use of the Shakti Mat with breath work and guided relaxation to offer an opportunity for a powerful reset of the body and nervous system.

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Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra, often translated as ‘Yogic Sleep’ is a guided meditation practice; carried out laying down in a relaxed and supported position. The meditation follows several stages of intention and contemplation to access insight, release, and balance.

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Chair
Chair

Yoga performed in, and with the support of a chair. This class is especially beneficial for attendees with restricted mobility or with ongoing health challenges.

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SWEAT!

SWEAT!

Our SWEAT! classes do exactly what they say on the tin!

Expect a dynamic practice that will build and challenge your strength whilst igniting your energy. Whilst some experience is recommended all of our SWEAT! classes will offer accessible variations so if you are up for a challenge why not get stuck in?!

Class Styles
Dynamic Vinyasa
Dynamic Vinyasa

Dynamic vinyasa classes take vinyasa practices up a notch, amping up the strong, sometimes bringing in a faster moving pace, sometimes longer held conditioning movements and more challenging and playful postures such as single leg and arm balances.

Core Flow
Core Flow

Core flows a free-flowing strength-based class add a focus on functional and conditioning movements and progressions for a light-hearted but challenging class that target the core, hips and glutes!

Power Flow
Power Flow

Power flow classes take dynamic up a physical notch! Expect vibrant and rhythmic class that explore flowing movements with a greater emphasis on repetition to focus on building strength and stamina whilst unlocking flexibility, fluidity and smooth breath and thinking.

NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 24

Join us for a new series of strength and conditioning classes - ‘Functional Strength & Functional Movement’.

These classes use progressions meaning they are accessible for all - but sure to challenge your edges! Fusing principles from Yoga Practice with good old fashioned resistance exercises these classes are for anyone looking to get strong..

Class Styles
Functional Movement
Functional Movement

Functional Movement is a workshop style session that runs as short courses exploring foundational principles of movement. Great for people look to firm up their foundations and start exploring movement.

Functional Strength
Functional Strength

Functional Strength sessions utilise full body conditioning movements to create a holistic and progressive strength building workout! Sessions will include the use of resistance bands, bodyweight exercises and light weights.

Balance

Our balance classes have a bit of everything! The word ‘vinyasa’ means to place in a considered and progressive way and classes are characterised by movements synchronised with breath and intention.

Expect uplifting movement, breath work and restoration all in a flowing class that cultivates mindful awareness and opens up energy.

Class Styles
Vinyasa & Sunrise Vinyasa
Vinyasa & Sunrise Vinyasa

For all levels looking for a balanced practice, Vinyasa Yoga offers a full spectrum class that works globally on strength, balance, flexibility and breath with time for relaxation and meditation to close.

Vinyas ‘aah’
Vinyas ‘aah’

This is a vinyasa practice with some extra end of the week vibes! The first half of the practice will follow a flowing format to open up the body and ring out the residue of the week, before moving into a slower second half; enjoying some slower and more supported postures leaving you feeling ‘aaah’ ready for the weekend ahead!

Deep Flow
Deep Flow

Taken at a slower pace than our Vinyasa class, this style is strong and physically dynamic. The slower transitions between poses encourage mindfulness, resilience and compassion, along with a greater emphasis on the details of the postures and breath.

Intuitive Movement
Intuitive Movement

This mat based class explores intuitive and somatic movements alongside a vibrant playlist to build a deeper connection with your body and encourages you to unlearn the idea that exercise exists purely to shrink, sculpt or grow your body and instead reframes movement as a way to nourish your body and mind. Expect a fun and freeing sessions open to all levels with a great playlist and maybe even space for a good dance!

Class Styles
Aerial Yoga
Aerial Yoga

Enjoy a whole new perspective on your yoga practice with the addition of an aerial silk sling. Explore some familiar postures off the ground alongside some entirely new ones!

Or for something a little different….

Connect

Connect

Connect sessions explore meditation and nourishing movement alongside philosophy, astrology and more to connect you to your spiritual side!

Class Styles
Moon Meditations
Moon Meditations

These guided sessions involve meditation, journalling and space for discussion around the evolving themes of the moon and her cycles. Expect to feel restored, and inspired.

Breathwork & Meditation
Breathwork & Meditation

Pranayama (breathing exercises) connect us to our most essential energies, bringing clarity, energy and calm. These short sessions are the perfect pre-cursor to asana practice.

Intuitive Movement
Intuitive Movement

This mat based class explores intuitive and somatic movements alongside a vibrant playlist to build a deeper connection with your body and encourages you to unlearn the idea that exercise exists purely to shrink, sculpt or grow your body and instead reframes movement as a way to nourish your body and mind. Expect a fun and freeing sessions open to all levels with a great playlist and maybe even space for a good dance!

 Still Not Sure?

Why not pop in for a chat?

Or, get in touch however suits you best and one of our team will be in touch soon to help you find your perfect class!