WHAT IS YOGA?
Yoga is about finding evenness, or equanimity, of mind in all we do. In the Yoga Sutra, penned around 2,000 years ago, the ancient sage Patanjali sets out the essence of yoga as:
“Yogas citta vrtti nirodhah” – The restraint of the modifications of the mind-stuff is yoga – (Yoga Sutra 1.2).
Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice that delves into the essence of who we are, and gives us a number of tools to help us discover the best possible version of ourselves.
Patanjali in the Yoga Sutra describes eight limbs of yoga to reach Samadhi or bliss. These are:
- Yama (ethical standards)
- Niyama (self-discipline)
- Asana (the postures commonly seen in the West as ‘yoga’)
- Pranyama (breathing practices)
- Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses)
- Dharana (concentration)
- Dhyana (meditation)
- Samadhi (bliss / realisation)
Equanimity Yoga classes take a holistic approach to the yoga practice, and incorporate teaching from a number of the eight limbs. For more details on classes please see the class timetable and class descriptions pages. You can also try out a sample class on the class recordings page.
TESTIMONIALS
- Debbs James
This was my first yoga class, Jenna is an amazing instructor really helpful and the classes are small groups, very enjoyable can't wait for the next course
Tracy Brown I thoroughly enjoyed going to the Hatha Yoga sessions on a Wednesday.. lovely relaxing cosy atmosphere and lots of fun too❤️?♀️ so much so have just booked for the next 4 classes and another class in December.. Jenna is a lovely teacher not too serious in her approach and you really feel at ease with her.. I would thoroughly recommend her classes ?
Mike Watts I've never practised any yoga before Jenna offered a lunchtime class, about a year ago now. I now go to that and one of her Ashtanga Vinyasa evening courses and I have to say there has not been a session I haven't enjoyed.
Lunchtimes are more about relaxation in the middle of a work day. if nothing else it takes me away from my desk for a period both bodily and spiritually! There's always a different theme and we have even practised outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air.
Jenna's Astanga class is more energetic but I've never felt pressured to do anything, she provides advice and guidance and the right environment ( and any necessary equipment, by the way ).
Jenna is clearly very enthusiastic about her subject, which is contagious, and is always warm and welcoming to all the different people I've met in her sessions.
- Michelle Denman i have only started yoga about ten weeks ago. I attend an evening class, i always thought yoga was not for me however with suffering from lower back pain i gave it a try now i'm totally hooked, Jenna took on board my weaknesses and supported me throughout. I would recommend yoga to anyone.
Amelia Bath I had never done any yoga before so was a complete novice when I started Jenna's classes at the beginning of the year. As they are small group sizes you get some one to one attention which is fantastic i especially enjoy the yoga Nidra. I come home feeling so relaxed and with more energy. Now I'm completely hooked they have been fantastic courses! Can't wait for my next course to start ??x
Sara Palmer Yoga with Jenna got me through some really tough times over the last few years - she is an excellent teacher from whom I learned the importance of breathing, mindfulness and also built strength and flexibility I never knew I could push for. I could barely bend my hands past my knees 2 years ago, now I can plant them firmly on the floor and get my heels to the ground in downward dog 🙂
An excellent teacher!