Gemma is a graduate of the Seasonal Yoga Teacher Training (SYTT) Academy in Glasgow and is registered with the Yoga Alliance and accredited as a specialist Sports Yoga teacher.
Since completing her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT), and specialist Sports Yoga Teacher Training, Gemma has attended workshops with inspirational teachers such as Coral Brown, Tara Stiles, Kino MacGregor, and David Swenson and she firmly believes that "a great teacher never stops being a student."
Vinyasa, which means breath-synchronised movement tends to be a dynamic and energetic practice. Classes typically begin with a number of sun salutations to warm up the body, followed by a flowing series of postures (which may include); standing balances, twists, backbends, abdominal core work, hip openers, arm balances and inversions. The flow series is particularly good at improving upper body strength and stamina and improving muscle tone and flexibility. Modifications and options are provided throughout the class for all levels and abilities.
A class aimed at all levels, Seasonal Flow synchronises the breath as you flow from pose to pose. Postures are related to the changing seasons, with emphasis placed on energising organs and meridians. This class is particularly good for improving muscle tone and flexibility and will give students a feeling of health and well-being coupled with improved body confidence.
A class aimed at athletes, Sports teams and individuals, to increase flexibility and strength.
Sports Yoga Classes/Workshops differ greatly from teaching yoga to a typical yoga class. Athletes and Sports Teams do not tend to have the same flexibility as typical Yogis, and have different goals, however, the corner-stone of these sessions is increasing
Strength + Flexibility = Power.
A frequent and consistent sports-specific yoga practice will enable athletes to experience freely moving joints, better functional strength, improved body symmetry, and better breath control. All of these improvements support ease of movement, increased power of movement, and better recovery.
Private lessons are ideal for those with busy lives, those that want to learn quickly as a beginner and those that want to deepen an already strong practice. I offer 75 minute private lessons , during which I can take into consideration your personal health and fitness levels, including any injuries you have (or have previously suffered). From there we can establish and set your intentions for your own personal practice. Contact me and we can arrange a lesson to suit you, either in my purpose built studio or in the comfort of your own home.
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Monday
18:00-19:00 - Seasonal Flow
19:15-20:15 - Vinyasa Flow
Tuesday
18:00-19:00 - Sports Yoga -
Findon Village Hall
Wednesday
9:30-10:30 - Seasonal Flow
Thursday
9:30-10:30 - Seasonal Flow
Saturday
8:00-16:00 - Sports 1-1s/Workshops
Sunday
8:00-16:00 - Sports 1-1s/Workshops
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Except Tuesday:
Findon Village Hall
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“My regular and intense training routine was really starting to take its toll on my body with backache and necks strains being a regular part of life. My coach suggested regular Yoga sessions which is where Gemma came in. Gemma has been amazing and has really helped me to improve my mobility, core strength, and general well-being. She conducts challenging, varied, and fun sessions in a really calm and positive manner.
I would recommend Gemma’s Yoga sessions to anyone who wants to improve their physical and mental well-being.”
Sam Knight
Brazilian Jujitsu Athlete
“Gemma is an exceptional yoga instructor for people of all levels and abilities. She takes into consideration various individual needs, and her vast sporting knowledge aids this in locating ways you as an individual or or athlete can better yourself, related to your sport.
As a 10-mile time trial cyclist, I embarked on this journey solely to increase my recovery time. Yoga offered me much much more than that. Gemma has been fantastic in providing ways in which yoga has benefited me not only while off the bike but on it too."
Will Johnson
Triathlon Athlete
“Squash is an unforgiving, overload sport...To play to your best potential you have to be able to trust your body and its ability to withstand constant punishment. Since putting my trust in Gemma I have been able to mentally relax and trust my body when playing, which is an attribute all athletes will work to have.
Gemma’s knowledge and enthusiasm came at a time when I needed it most. The improvements I made both physically and mentally with Gemma’s guidance have added years to my career and I’ll always be grateful for her patience and willingness to learn about the unique physical demands of my game.”
Kit Pearman
Professional Squash Player