What do I need to bring to class?
I would recommend bringing your own Yoga mat to class if you can. (It doesn't need to be an expensive one!) Mats can also be provided however so don't let this put you off coming if you don't own one.
 
 What should I wear? 
Comfortable clothing that let's you move. This does not have to be tight leggings or "gym clothing", if you prefer.
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What if I have a specific injury or health condition?
This depends on the injury or condition. It might be that just a quick heads up before class begins would be enough to then adapt the positions as we practice to your specific needs. However if it's something more serious or complex, it would be worth reaching out
here before you attend so that we can see
together what the best way forwards may be.
The last thing anyone wants is for a Yoga
practice to cause further injury or to worsen
an existing condition. This will only happen
if your practice is not adapted to your
specific needs. 
 
Can I attend a class if I'm pregnant?
You can, if you are beyond the first 12 weeks
of pregnancy. This is not to say that you cannot practice Yoga during this time, it is just generally considered safer to come to group classes after the first trimester of pregnancy has passed. Please do let me know before class if you are pregnant as there are a few considerations for your practice (such as avoiding deep twists and adapting how we breath in class). Yoga is however, excellent for pregnancy and birth preparation!
 
What about props like blocks and straps?
I do not use props in my classes. My teachers were very instructive around this topic, as props are generally designed to impose a certain position on to the body that it is perhaps not yet ready to assume. In Yoga, we are not forcing the body into any kind of uncomfortable or inappropriate position, especially not with external force or applied pressure. In 99% of cases, there are ways to adapt a position to your body without the use of props. The only acception might be to use a bolster (or even a rolled up towel/blanket) under the knees during Savasana (the final relaxation).

What style of Yoga do you teach?
I teach the principles of Yoga which have been passed down from the "grandfather of modern Yoga", T. Krishnamacharya and his son Desikachar, through my teacher Mark Whitwell. The classes do not follow a particular Yoga brand or style. The principles of the breath which are central to the Yoga practice can be applied to any style of Yoga.
 
Do I need to meditate/be vegan/be flexible/be spiritual (etc...) to practice Yoga??
Nope!

What can I expect from a typical class?
A 60 minute class will usually consist of a brief sharing at the beginning of class on a topic relevant to the practice, a 35-40 minute moving and breathing practice, a 5-10 minute relaxation and possibly a short Pranayama (breathwork) practice and meditation to close. All will be adapted to your needs as best as possible within a group setting.