What style are my yoga classes?

In my yoga practice over of 20 years and through different stages of life, I have come to believe that yoga is not just a series of poses — it’s a way of connecting with our bodies, minds, and hearts in a meaningful and healing way.

Although I personally enjoy high-intensity power yoga, I tailor each class to how my students are feeling on the day. If students need a more stretching-focused session, we do that. Students sometimes say whether they want to work on core, shoulder, upper body strengthening or simply stretching the lower back, I try to incorporate as much as I can in the flow. When students have no preference, I lead a mix of HIIT yoga, power yoga, a bit of vinyasa, and we finish with pranayama.

I aim to create a space where everyone feels comfortable, regardless of their level of experience, and encourage students to honor their own bodies and practice at their own pace. Whether you’re looking for a challenging flow or a calming, restorative practice, I tailor each class to meet the needs of my students.

How the session is planned - The session begins with me asking for your inputs what you feel like doing. Different people in the class will have different inputs, so I try to incorporate as much as I can. Some classes will have sequences for the lunar cycle, especially during the full moon. The class will also have elements from the previous class, to improve and deepen our practice. We also do breathe work depending upon the weather and its transition to be prepared for the pollen or the winter bug.

I would describe my practice as a mixed style — a fusion shaped by my students’ mood.

My sessions are never fully pre-planned, apart from a few small elements like moon cycles, weather changes, and certain asanas that we aim to explore in greater depth. This approach makes each session unique, and I plan to keep it that way so it stays interesting with an element of surprise.

I end my sessions with a brief thought or a short story that’s relevant to our lives today.

I’m usually terrible at jokes, but I don’t mind a few ‘eew’ or eye rolls, so be prepared for some of that too.

I’m also not great at keeping track of time, so most sessions tend to run 10–15 minutes over. I’ve never started a class late, but I always seem to lose track of time once we’re in the flow. In a way, that’s a good thing — my students often get more yoga than they planned or paid for!

I am so terrible at counting, feel free to use me as a bad example. I am sure you will realise this in your first session with me.