Yoga At Any Age

Go At Your Own Pace There's no race or finish line in yoga. Start where you are. Move slowly, rest when needed, and honour your body’s signals. Over time, your strength and stamina will naturally grow. Choose Beginner Friendly Hatha Classes Not all yoga styles are the same. Avoid fast paced or high intensity classes when starting out. Look for Hatha yoga sessions specifically designed for beginners or those returning to movement after a long break. At Help Yourself Yoga, my c

Strengthening Muscles and Supporting Joints As we age, muscle mass and joint mobility can decline, leading to stiffness and discomfort. Hatha yoga includes standing and seated postures that help build strength around key joints like the hips, knees, and shoulders without the impact of more intense exercise routines. Improved muscle tone helps with everyday movements and contributes to better stability and reduced risk of injury. Enhancing Balance and Coordination Falling beco

Whether you're in your 40s, 60s, or even your 70s, it’s never too late to begin your yoga journey. Many people believe yoga is only for the young, flexible, or athletic, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. At Help Yourself Yoga, I believe yoga is for everybody no matter your age, experience, or current level of mobility. As the founder and teacher I welcome individuals from all walks of life into my inclusive Hatha yoga sessions, where you will be invited to move at

Thank you so much for visiting my website . It is a new thing for me and a work in progress. As you might have already noticed, I'm not a classic yoga shape. Solid rather than lithe and short rather than statuesque, I don't fit into the stereotypical image of a yoga teacher. But then, most of the population do not fit into this stereotypical image either and there are millions of people doing yoga every day. It does bug me that most of the literature and images of yoga today