The Vinyasa practice links body movement with the breath in a flowing sequence of asanas (postures). Vinyasa translates to ‘place in a special way’. Literally to move in a way that synchronises your breath with the movements of the body.
This is the traditional form of yoga originally taught in India by Krishnamacharya, meaning to move and place in a special way. The practice is dynamic, generating heat within the body with each asana linked to the next by the breath. This class will generally begin with an asana sequence followed by a focus on particular postures such as inversions or backbends to deepen students practice. They finish with shavasana, a relaxation posture.
The Vinyasa system of yoga was made popular by the Ashtanga system of yoga where every yoga asana has a specific number of vinyasa’s attributed to it.
“Vinyasa is, I believe, one of the richest concepts to emerge from yoga for the successful conduct of our actions and relationships.” Desikachar
The Saturday morning class is a counted led practice. The teacher will count in Sanskrit and give clear instruction on how to perform each of the asanas (poses). Each asana in the series has distinct number of movements to move into and out of the ‘state’ of the asana. ie. Trikonasana (triangle pose) has a count of 5 Vinyasa’s to get you from standing at the front of your mat into the ‘state’ of the asana for both the right and left legs and then back to standing at the front of your mat again. (It may sound complicated but once you experience it in class it will make more sense!)
Gentle Vinyasa builds strength, flexibility and mobility for all levels with flowing sequences that enable you to move your body in a variety of different ways. Expect a friendly, upbeat atmosphere and expect to smile!
In this All Levels Vinyasa class we will focus on linking the movement of the body with the movement of each breath. This Vinyasa class offers accessible shapes with variations for all, whether you are experienced or just starting on your yoga journey.
Louise's Vinyasa Flow classes link your breath with your body. They are fun, energetic classes that infuse a mixture of Myth (ancient Hindu stories), Mudra (simple hand gestures), Mantra (sounds, words or phrases as an aid to meditation) and some Yoga philosophy. Suitable for all but some experience of yoga will be helpful.
Jock's flowing, slightly slower paced Vinyasa class pays attention to alignment detail. The class will include sun salutations at a gentler pace and some relaxation/pranayama techniques. Confident beginners are also welcome.
Had an amazing yoga session recently at Lime House Yoga. The studio had such a tranquil feel and the view was amazing. I then had an hour private 1 to 1 with Jock. I have been doing yoga for 5 years but learnt so much more. I can not wait to go back again!
It is said that we all come to healing in our own time and this was true for me when in 2000, I fell down a mountain snowboarding, breaking my back in four places and shattering my collarbone. After numerous unsuccessful operations, I decided to take matters into my own hands so that I might stand a chance of being mobile by the time I hit forty.
I began a regular yoga practice and as the ancient saying goes, ‘When the student is ready the teacher will appear.’ I moved back to Cornwall at the same time as Bridget Woods-Kramer, a world renowned Anusara teacher. I did my first two teacher trainings with no intention of ever teaching yoga, I just wanted to further my knowledge for my own practice. It was Bridget who dropped the bombshell on me that she needed cover for a Saturday class that forced me into teaching my first class. I was completely terrified………but I loved it!
I spent six years studying and teaching with Bridget and have developed a style that is physically challenging with attention to posture and alignment and above all, playful. My experience has taught me to cherish the physical practice of yoga, but it is the connection between mind, body and soul that inspires my practice. Over the last decade, my personal practice has moved towards Ashtanga and I have undertaken Ashtanga teacher trainings with David Swenson, Manju Jois and John Scott.
I have been teaching for 20 years and over this time I feel deeply privileged to have been taught by some of the worlds best teachers from a range of different schools of yoga, including Richard Freeman, David Williams, Sianna Shermann, Rod Stryker, Doug Keller, Bruce Bowditch, John Friend, Nancy Gilgoff, and Doug Swenson. In my classes I call upon the teachings of all of my teachers to best serve my own students, with a blend of the styles, techniques and adjustments I’ve learnt along my yoga journey. I am also co-founder and director of Lime House Yoga with my partner Emma and a dad to two wonderful children who constantly inspire and challenge me to be more present in the world and on my mat.
Jock teaches:
Dynamic & Strong Vinyasa – Mondays | 6:30-8pm
Mysore (Self-Practice) – Wednesdays | 7-9am
Vinyasa: All Levels – Wednesdays | 6:30-8pm
Yoga Kurunta (Yoga with ropes) All Levels – Thursdays | 9:30-11am
Ashtanga Vinyasa – Saturdays | 8-9:30am
Louise has been practicing and studying yoga for over 15 years. Immersing herself in Anusara yoga, then qualifying as a Vinyasa Flow teacher in 2016.
Louise’s classes are refreshing, joyful and balanced.
She combines Myth, Mantra & Mudra with a carefully considered selection of poses in a graceful Vinyasa flow. The way she sets the scene with stories and music invites you on a gentle journey with your practice that will leave you feeling inspired. Her calming voice, clear instructions and focus on breathing techniques help her students to quieten their minds and listen to their inner truth.
Louise teaches at Lime House on Tuesdays:
Vinyasa Flow | 9:30-11am
followed by
Mums Yoga | 11:30am-12:30pm
I began yoga with my mum 20 years ago and it has been my tool kit for life’s challenges ever since. I began teaching Anusara Yoga – a Vinyasa style – under the close tutelage of Bridget Woods-Kramer (from Triyoga London) in 2004. I later teacher trained with John Scott as an Ashtanga Teacher and continues to assist him when he is in the UK. I am a Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals and my extensive trainings in two styles inform my teaching.
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is my daily practice and I teach Mysore style Ashtanga Yoga and practice full third series. My vinyasa classes are well themed and sequenced often around a specific bio-mechanical alignment principle. This way students learn to practice intelligently and pain free.
Amy teaches:
Mysore (Self-Practice): Mondays | 7-9am
Gentle Vinyasa: Mondays | 10-11:30am
Mysore (Self-Practice): Fridays | 7-9am
Having a Tibetan father meant Nicki grew up with an understanding of Buddhism and the belief that we are all connected in some way or another. This developed for Nicki by exploring other practises and philosophies to understand how we, human beings, can bring about balance to tackle the challenges that the modern world may throw at us.
Nicki found yoga during a big transitional period, she did her first training in 2019 in Ashtanga in Mysore, India for her own personal practice and mental health and was so inspired by the teachings she wanted to sharing this beautiful and powerful practice. Since then she has done a Hatha and Vinyasa training in Bali, an Advanced teacher training in London, a Forrest training with creator Anna Forrest. She continues to learn and evolve from the practice and is forever a student of yoga.
Nicki’s aim it to create a non-judgemental space where everyone feels welcome no matter your background or experience. Guiding you through the yoga practices often inspired from different linages she always includes meditation, breath-work (pranayama) and mantras. Encouraging you to embrace your own body and channel your self love, finding stillness, bliss and inner peace. Her classes are playful and creative with opportunity to explore and challenge yourself.
Nicki teaches:
Forrest Inspired Yoga – Tuesdays | 9:30-11am
Kitty has lived a life infused with Yoga since she was a young teenager, she established the foundations for this moving art after being introduced to the practice by her mother. While studying a degree in Public Health she found herself adopting a regular practice of meditation through Arhatic Yoga and Pranic Healing. At the same time she discovered the dynamic Ashtanga Yoga practice and moved deeply into the Mysore form.
Since 2006 Kitty has traveled to India, Indonesia, New Zealand, UK, USA and Germany on several occasions to further educate herself in Yoga, Meditation, Pranic Healing, and Ayurvedic Medicine. She has explored several Ayurvedic therapy (Panchakarma) centres throughout the globe and has observed many methods of healing. Kitty’s passion is to share this knowledge of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation and she regularly facilitates Yoga workshops and conducts one on one Ayurvedic lifestyle consults.
She is committed to engaging in nourishing work for the soul and finds herself collaborating with like minded souls who are equally dedicated to well being as she is. Kitty considers herself a constant student, embracing knowledge and wisdom through regular daily practices. On and off the mat, Kitty wishes to share a path full of humility, acceptance and joy.
Find more about what Kitty offers here
Kitty teaches at Lime House:
Yin Yoga: Mondays | 6:30-8pm
Gentle Vinyasa: Thursdays | 6:30-8pm
Restorative Yoga: Fridays | 10-11:30am
Just like so many of us, my story is not one of huge tragedy, but rather a series of situational experiences and choices that lead me along a path of continuous and ever increasing stressful demands and societal pressures. This left me unhealthy, anxious, depressed, confused and burnt out. Something had to give…
I was introduced to yoga in the form of meditation at a YHA hostel in Bristol, UK when I was 19 years old. I was experiencing daily panic attacks and after building up the courage to ask for help, I received no support from my doctor, which left me wondering if it was all “just in my head”. I didn’t feel heard or understood. In search an alternative, I started these Kundalini meditation sessions, which was a life-boat in the chaos that was my life. Over the years, I found myself turning to yoga at times when I felt lost and overwhelmed. I never understood why I felt so balanced and peaceful after a yoga class, until I decided to give up my ‘proper city job’ and take some much needed time off, building a life where I felt authentic and true, and finding ways in which I could serve my community and make a difference to peoples lives.
I continue to be lead along a self-accepting path where I am able to truly listen to my heart and connect with what matters most, without excuses or apologies. After spending some time in India, studying and connecting with the motherland, I have gained a huge respect for Yoga and Ayurveda and all that it can offer us. Yoga and Ayurveda are tools of self discovery. These tools teach us to connect more deeply to ourselves – becoming aware of our humanity, finding balance, purpose and ultimately living a more full, loving and compassionate life.
Both my Yoga Teacher Training and Ayurveda Lifestyle and Massage Training were completed in India. My schooling has been very traditional and honours the Vedas, which I hope echos into every service I offer.
Roxi teaches at Lime House:
Ashtanga Inspired Vinyasa: Tuesdays | 6:30-8pm
Yoga is amazing – even if you only practice once a week, you will experience the benefits of the practice. If you can do more than that, you will certainly experience more benefits. We suggest practising as often as you can throughout the week. We have the Beginner’s class on Tuesday evening at 6.15pm and a Foundations class on Wednesday mornings at 9.30am. If you are completely new to Yoga, we suggest starting with one of these classes and then you can add more classes as you begin to feel more confident. You will likely find that after a while your desire to practice expands naturally and you will find yourself doing more and more.
Unlike stretching or fitness, yoga is more than just physical postures. Yoga is unique because we connect the rhythm of our breath to the movement of the body. Connecting the mind, body, and breath helps us to direct our attention inward.
Through this process of inward attention, we learn to recognize our habitual thought patterns without labelling them, judging them, or trying to change them. We become more aware of our experiences from moment to moment. The awareness that we cultivate is what makes yoga a practice, rather than a task or a goal to be completed. Your body will most likely become much more flexible by doing yoga, and so will your mind.
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