Beginners Workshop

A step by step introduction to nourish your mind, body and soul, without feeling confused, uncomfortable or left behind!

Bookings close Friday 3 January - save your space today!

Nervous about taking the first step?

I'm not surprised and you're not alone!

After everything you've been through and everything that's going on in the world, you're feeling stressed and anxious. You've been so busy looking after everyone else you've had no time to take care of yourself. And you've got the aches, pains, stiffness and exhaustion to prove it.

You know that yoga could be just what you need to release all that tension built up in your mind and body, and get back to the 'real you'.

But...

everyone you've seen doing yoga is young, skinny, bendy and fit so how will you be able to get yourself into the same positions?

I've got a secret to share with you:

Yoga is NOT about what you can or can't do with your body.

I know that's hard to believe when all you see are yoga teachers doing crazy acrobatics on clifftops, but there are so many hidden layers that never get mentioned in most yoga classes.

I'm here to reveal these secrets and show you that yoga is about SO much more than the shapes we make.

If you can breathe, you can do yoga with me.

I'm ready to join you!

Find out what yoga is REALLY all about!

Commit to nourish your mind, body and soul

Start at the very beginning to understand what yoga is all about and how it can help you

Discover how to adapt yoga asana (postures) with plenty of options to suit you, no matter what your age, gender, size, level of flexibility or movement challenges!

Learn how to build flexibility and strength, and ease aches, pains and stiffness

Learn how to let go of stress and anxiety, and achieve a calmer, more peaceful state of mind

Join a friendly community of beginners who are all in the same boat, so we can laugh and learn together

Receive personal support, guidance and encouragement from me in this small group, where you can ask questions and discuss any challenges to make your introduction to yoga as smooth as possible!

Finish the workshop knowing you understand the basics of yoga, and can attend any yoga class with confidence

I'm ready to join you!

What will you learn?

In this two hour workshop I'll introduce you to accessible yoga, step by step.

What is yoga?

We start at the very beginning and explore the key elements that make up a yoga practice.

2. Physical postures - Asana

Learn how to get into the basic yoga positions, stay strong and stable, and increase your flexibility.

3. Breath - Pranayama

Discover the incredible power of the breath in yoga, explore different ways to breathe, and learn how to use it to support you in the poses.

4. Focus and Balance - Drishti

You'll be amazed at how our eyes can help us get into the postures in yoga, and find that all important balance!

Can't wait to get started?

I'm ready to join you!

What's holding you back?

I don't feel welcomed in yoga spaces - I don't fit in!

This is an inclusive space where everyone is welcome, especially those who don't feel they fit in elsewhere! We warmly welcome and respect those who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse or have disabilities (visible and invisible). You are invited to be unapologetically yourself, your uniqueness will be celebrated here in our friendly community, and if there's anything I can do to support you just let me know!

I'm worried about messing up in front of everyone and feeling like an idiot

You're not alone! If you knew everything about yoga and could do it all, there would be no point you doing this workshop. Believe me, the other students will be concentrating so hard on what they're doing they won't notice what you're up to, so we can all mess up, laugh and carry on knowing we're among friends!

I can't sit still and I think I'll be bored

When we're so used to rushing around it's hard to slow down! That's why I'll ease you in gradually, making sure there's plenty of movement and always something to focus on, with the opportunity for more stillness when you're ready for it. Even my most restless students learn to love my guided relaxations!

I don't have anything to wear!

You don't need yoga clothes to do yoga - a t-shirt and jogging bottoms works fine as long as you're comfortable and can move around easily.

I tried yoga before and I had a bad experience

I'm really sorry to hear that - it obviously wasn't the right introduction for you. But please don't give up on yoga just because of one bad experience! This workshop is different, and it's designed to make people who have been confused, uncomfortable and left behind at other yoga classes feel right at home.

I don't feel like I have a 'yoga body'

Yoga is NOT about what you can or can't do with your body. This workshop will show you that it's so much more than that and everyone (yes, even you) has a yoga body!

Is anything else holding you back?

Please get in touch and ask me any questions you have (no matter how silly you think they are) or let me know if you'd like a no obligation chat about whether this is the right introduction to yoga for you. I'm here to offer reassurance, guidance and a warm welcome - I'd love to hear from you!

I'm ready to join you!

What do my Beginner students say?

"A wonderful class for mind body and soul. Teaches you yoga from the very beginning so you can build up at your own pace. A very inclusive class, which resets me every week! Thank you!"

- Hannah Davies

"I’ve now completed my second group of yoga sessions with Anna in Radyr. It was a big step for me to initially take as I wasn’t confident to do it. Each session has been brilliantly paced with different options on positions , so I can practice at my own skill level and stretch myself as my confidence has developed."

- Christine Graham

"I’ve been with Anna‘s yoga classes for two terms now I always thought I wanted to give Yoga a try but never felt comfortable in any previous classes.

Anna is warm and welcoming and her classes are for everyone regardless of ability. I can’t believe the benefits I am already feeling from being part of this community. Give it a try. Your body will thank you. Highly recommend"

- Madeleine Mizzen

"What a fabulous experience Anna’s Yoga Classes are! They are exactly as described & suitable for all!

I hadn’t done yoga for 30 odd years, was out of shape (I still am but now a work in progress!) & nervous about attending classes. How wrong I was! I’d say just sign up you won’t regret it.

Anna explains everything, gives lots of options & encouragement, no judgement at all. The room is filled with lots of people like me…..& you! I’m now signed up ready for my third term & loving every week."

- Jo Phelps

"I recently enrolled on Anna’s introductory Yoga class and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have found it truly beneficial for my mobility, balance and mind.

I was a little nervous when I started the course as I’m 64, overweight and have a spinal injury, I didn’t think I would be as proficient compared to the rest of the class, but I completely underestimated my ability.

Anna’s warm and friendly approach is absolutely fantastic, Anna gives her students praise, reassurance and encouragement with some welcome humour that lightens the mood when we find a pose challenging.

If you think you can’t participate in a Yoga class or feel self conscious or even feel embarrassed, don’t be ! It’s a lovely class that’s non judgmental.

If I can participate in a Yoga class, anyone can, it’s not as difficult as you think. Give it a go."

- Robert Adomaitis

Sound good? Come and join us!

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How much?

Choose the price that suits your circumstances

Here's what you'll get when you join my Beginners Workshop today:

A two hour yoga session

A recording of the Online workshop so you can come back to it again as many times as you like!

Use of yoga blocks & straps to make positions more comfortable

A spacious venue in a central location with free parking

Personal support, guidance and encouragement from me

A friendly community of Beginner yoga students just like you to share this experience

All this for:

£25 - Standard price
£30 - Supporter price - give back to your community
£20 - Community price - experiencing financial hardship

Community Supported pricing makes my yoga classes more accessible if you're experiencing financial hardship, and enables those with greater financial resources the opportunity to give back to your yoga community.

Click here for more information and guidance on choosing the price that suits your circumstances.

I'm ready to join you!