Hatha Yoga With Vicki is a reputable yoga instructor based in Bournemouth, offering a range of yoga courses, classes, and retreats in small groups. Vicki believes that yoga is not only therapeutic for the body, but also for the mind and spirit. She strives to provide a personalised experience for each individual, similar to a one-to-one session.
One of Vicki's popular classes is the Tuesday evening class at 6:30pm, perfect for complete beginners or those who haven't practised yoga in a while. This friendly class allows participants to challenge themselves within the space of their own body and mind. Vicki emphasises the use of breath and poses to help individuals get out of their head and into their body. The class concludes with a relaxing session or Yoga Nidra.
For those looking for a more intimate and healing yoga experience, Vicki offers a morning practise at 9:15am at Natural Healing Pokesdown. This small studio allows for a more personalised session where participants can improve their mobility, flexibility, and strength. Each week, the class incorporates breathwork, gentle yoga movements, deep relaxation, and restorative poses. This time is entirely dedicated to the well-being of the individual's body, mind, and spirit.
Vicki also offers a yoga class specifically designed for men on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm at Moordown Community Centre. This class provides a safe and non-judgmental space for men to move, stretch, and relax. Modifications and props are provided by Vicki to support participants' practise, and no prior yoga experience is required.
In addition to regular yoga classes, Vicki also specialises in Yoga Nidra, a lying down meditation that helps individuals reach a hypnogogic state. This state allows for deep relaxation and a sense of calm and groundedness. Vicki ensures that participants feel safe, comfortable, and warm during the session. Yoga Nidra is known to reduce anxiety, increase well-being and mood, improve memory function, and enhance focus.
For those interested in a special moment to themselves, Vicki offers a Yoga Nidra for You session called “Finding Homeostasis” on Sunday, 28th January from 4-5pm. This session allows individuals to experience a blissful state of calm and serenity through a guided Yoga Nidra meditation. Participants are provided with a comfortable and secure position on their mats using props. After the session, there will be time for reflection and a cup of tea for those who wish to share.
Through practising Yoga Nidra with Vicki, individuals learn to access a state between being asleep and awake. This allows them to be fully present with their sensations, feelings, emotions, thoughts, and beliefs. Rather than judging or rejecting certain aspects of themselves, participants have the opportunity to be open and non-judgmental, creating a more spacious and accepting mindset.
Overall, Hatha Yoga With Vicki provides a nurturing and transformative yoga experience for individuals of all levels and backgrounds. Vicki's attention to detail, personalised approach, and knowledge of yoga therapy make her a trusted and sought-after yoga instructor in Bournemouth.