Yoga

Our experienced yoga teachers offer Yoga classes for all levels and are highly experienced in their chosen yoga practice.

Naomi Davies – In her element

In her element is a boutique studio in the beautiful garden of The Manor. Naomi has taught Yoga for over 16 years adapting her teaching style therapeutically to support each individual. She is fully trained in all aspects of Hatha, Yin & Prana Kriya Yoga & Meditation. She is also a Women’s Yoga Therapist specialising in – Fertility, Pregnancy, Postnatal & peri/menopause years.

She also teaches Yoga, Meditation & Sound in the Corporate setting and Yoga in Schools as well as Hatha & Yin Yoga, Nidra & Sound classes.

Thursday Evening Yoga – Hatha & Yin

These friendly classes will explore fundamental Yoga practices – postures (asana), breath work (pranayama), relaxation, meditation, mantra, mudra and much more. Hatha Yoga will help bring balance to the body and mind. Classes are suitable for all levels and can be weaved easily into your everyday life bringing calm, worth, positivity and self empowerment as well as strength and flexibility. Regardless of any physical/emotional/mental restrictions, practices can be modified to your level and you will be encouraged to be brave in your practice.

Pregnancy Yoga

Helping you to feel at ease in your body and mind, fully supporting you through pregnancy and the birth of your baby with traditional Yoga flows & stretches to stay strong as your body changes, breathing practices and meditation to support your mental & emotional wellbeing.

Yoga with Baby

Gentle Yoga alongside your baby with appropriate stretches, postures and breathing practices for your postnatal recovery – to promote wellbeing and relaxation for your both.

Sound Bath Meditation. Minimal effort required for maximum result. Simply recline, bathing in the deeply therapeutic and delightful sound vibrations that will help promote healing, happiness & vitality. You will listen to the ethereal tones of our crystal bowls, handmade Tibetam Singing Bowls – including 7 chakra bowls, the Chinese Wind Gong, Unique Titanium Gongs, vocal toning, shamanic drum, tingshas, koshi bells and more…

Women’s Yoga Circle

A mixture of supportive Yoga practices for busy women to support wellbeing. Suitable for all levels – physically, mentally, emotionally, energetically: soothing the nervous system; helping with stress, anxiety and difficult feelings; stimulating circulation and energy to the pelvic area – bringing harmony to the reproductive, digestive, eliminatory and endocrine systems.

ALL practices are adaptable if you are suffering from any specific ailments or worries, do let me know!

T: 07801 350469
E: naomi@in-her-element.co.uk
http://www.in-her-element.co.uk
Instagram: @naomi_in_her_element

Chrissie Joy

Chrissie Joy is an experienced teacher and offers modifications and variations of asana (postures) to meet the individual needs of students. She shares an understanding that our bodies are all different in some ways and yoga needs to be taught so everyone feels good about their practice. Beginners are welcome, and those with yoga experience will have the opportunity to explore, deepen and broaden their practice, learning to cultivate an embodied practice.

Chrissie comes from a background of teaching art projects in schools around the country. She discovered the practices of yoga and meditation after travelling to India. Inspired she frequently returned to India to study and live in an ashram. In 2007 she completed a foundation course with the British Wheel of Yoga, and went on to complete a three year teaching diploma with the BWY. Slowly her practice and relationship to herself began to change. This unfolded further under the guidance and inspiration of her teacher Charlotte Prud’homme and an introduction to the work of Vanda Scaravelli.

As Chrissie’s practise deepens, she is learning to listen to what her body needs. In this spirit of self-exploration, Chrissie encourages her students to listen to their bodies. As Scaravelli pointed out, such understanding comes through practice, and in time will lead to independence and freedom.
Chrissie teaches asana as a series of integrated movements, which will refresh, rejuvenate and bring about a feeling of calm. Her style is innovative and grounded, sharing practical insight. Yoga for Chrissie happens on and off the mat, living in the joy of yoga. Her practice goes beyond the form of exercise and flows into her daily life, relationship with others and to nature.

Each class is different, well thought out and seamlessly structured. Typically classes consist of a variety of elements. These range from basic centring and grounding in the beginning, then an asana practice, usually taking up the bulk of a lesson. Followed by pranayama (breath work / breath awareness), mudra (hand gestures), guided meditation or yoga nidra (relaxation).

Chrissie teaches regular weekly classes, primarily at The Manor Health & Wellness Centre. Her work has previously extended to Wivenhoe and the NHS, where she taught yoga as part of staff Health & Wellbeing. From 2011-2020 she offered regular yoga classes at the Colchester Buddhist Centre establishing her as a popular and well respected teacher. Chrissie regularly hosts workshops and day retreats, sometimes with other practitioners, and is often invited to teach further afield at other venues and retreats.

Details and to book a class:
Visit: www.livingjoyyoga.com
Mob: 07536 113 485