Yogaandmaria is a highly regarded Yoga instructor, Personal Trainer, and Physical Fitness Programme based in Colchester, New Zealand. With a focus on rehab from injury and back pain, 1 to 1 Yoga, Personal Training, and sports-specific yoga, yogaandmaria offers a wide range of services tailored to each individual's needs.
Led by Maria Fernandez, a qualified Yoga teacher, Sports Specific Yoga Instructor, Animal Flow instructor, and Personal Trainer, yogaandmaria prides itself on providing high-quality instruction and personalised attention to clients. With qualifications from The Body Athletic, The Body Aligned, NASM, APPI Pilates, and more, Maria brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her teaching.
Maria's background in working within an NHS Physiotherapy department gives her a unique understanding of rehabilitation from back pain, yoga for back pain, and rehab from injury/post-op rehab. Her teaching style is functional and based on Hatha Yoga principles, emphasising the importance of breathing well and moving well for optimal movement.
Testimonials from yogaandmaria clients speak to the excellence of Maria's teaching. Clients praise her ability to explain yoga poses in a clear and understandable way, making her online classes a true tonic. With COVID-19 restrictions in place, yogaandmaria has adapted to offer classes via Zoom, ensuring that clients can still enjoy an excellent all-over body workout from the comfort and safety of their own homes.
In addition to group classes, yogaandmaria offers specialised programmes for footballers. The Footballers Yoga programme focuses on enhancing performance, post-match recovery, and rehab through football-specific yoga techniques. Offering personalised assessments and tailored movement programmes, football players can improve their range of movement and address weak spots and tight spots. Teams and individual players can benefit from face-to-face tuition, online videos, and weekly check-ins.
For those who have arthritis, have had knee or hip replacements, or feel weaker or unsteady on their feet, yogaandmaria offers the Fit For Life Class. Starting on September 8th at Coggeshall Village Hall, this class provides a safe and effective workout for those with specific health concerns. The cost is 10 per session, with a reduced rate available for those on lower incomes.
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With yogaandmaria, clients can expect professional, personalised instruction and a welcoming and inclusive environment. Whether seeking to rehabilitate from an injury, improve athletic performance, or simply enhance overall physical fitness, yogaandmaria is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their goals.