Carrie Yoga, located in London, offers Hatha Yoga classes for beginners and intermediates. The philosophy of Carrie Yoga is that Yoga should be accessible, achievable, and enjoyable. The main focus is on finding comfort in the practise and developing kindness and compassion for oneself. Carrie believes that Yoga is about becoming the best version of oneself, and encourages students not to make excuses about their abilities.
Carrie's Yoga classes begin with warming up the body and incorporating core strength work. This is followed by standing postures supported with breath work to calm the mind, and stretching the body. The final section of the class focuses on stability and finding a calm and easy energy through twists, inversions, and forward bends. This part of the practise is especially useful for evening classes, as it promotes a restful night's sleep.
In addition to regular Hatha Yoga classes, Carrie also offers Restorative Yoga, Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis, and Yoga Retreats. She herself came to Yoga seeking relief from chronic back pain and asthma, and has found that a regular Yoga practise has greatly improved her health and quality of life. Carrie has received training at triyoga, where she gained a distinction, and has also completed Advanced Teacher Training with Jason Crandell.
Carrie is fascinated by the science and art of Yoga, particularly in how movement can be improved and how breath patterns can impact mental states, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve sleep. She emphasises the importance of managing mental energy and how integrating body, breath, and mind can create a more ordered and creative mental space.
Testimonials from Carrie's students highlight her patience, dedication, and ability to improve not only physical health, but also mental well-being. Participants describe her classes as a privilege to attend, leaving them feeling exercised, discovering new muscles, and becoming better versions of themselves.
Carrie's classes are open to all levels, with modifications and alternatives provided. She offers a range of classes, including gentle but conditioning flows, online Zoom classes brought directly into the home, and slower, more restful practises that foster a gentler relationship with oneself. Classes can be booked through the Carrie Yoga website, and the cost for a drop-in class is 8. Students consistently praise Carrie's teaching style, which is gentle, calming, and encouraging, with a focus on mindfulness and awareness of mind, body, and breath.
Carrie's wealth of wisdom and knowledge about Yoga and the human body allows students to leave each class having learned something new. Her emphasis on breathwork has helped individuals better manage panic attacks and approach stressful situations from a position of calm. Overall, Carrie's approach to Yoga is one of curious exploration, making her classes suitable and enjoyable for yogis of all abilities.