Yoga Masterclass Mini Workshops

We are so pleased to re-introduce our monthly yoga masterclass mini workshops with Lime House Yoga’s principal teacher Jock Orton.

About the Masterclass series:

During a regular class there isn’t time to go into great depth and really break down certain poses and let’s face it, you have to be pretty committed to your yoga practice to want to spend the whole day learning about the intricacies of padmasana (lotus)! We also realise that not everyone has the time or money to attend a full workshop.

The idea of the Saturday Masterclasses is to fill the gap between a full blown three-hour workshop and a regular yoga class. Taking place on the first Saturday of every month, these concentrated workshops give you the opportunity to learn about, and have fun practicing, specific poses in much greater detail than your during your regular weekly classes with support and encouragement from your teacher.

We do recommend attending the Saturday morning class as a ‘warm up’ to the Masterclass, as the workshops are designed to get straight down to business so you’ll need to be warmed up and ready to go.

 

Here’s what you can expect:

1. In-depth Focus on Specific Poses or Styles
Jock’s Yoga Masterclasses will centre around a particular pose or poses (like headstands or twists), a specific technique (like pranayama or alignment), or a theme (such as longevity in yoga, backbends, or spinal health). This allows you to explore that focus in much more depth than a regular class.

2. Advancement on Techniques
Suitable for everyone, all levels are welcome but if you’re an intermediate or advanced practitioner, Jock will also give you the opportunity to be challenged with more complex poses, transitions, or adjustments, helping you to advance in ways that you may not have had time to explore before. His workshops often break down advanced postures or sequencing, offering insights into refining your technique. He will also adapt and give modifications for those at a more beginner level.

3. Philosophy and Anatomy
Many of Jock’s yoga masterclass workshops go beyond the physical practice and introduce you to aspects of yoga philosophy and greater detail of all things anatomical. Expect him to dive into ancient texts like the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, helping you integrate a holistic approach to your practice, and to educate you on the importance of learning and understanding about your own body so that you can be more mindful of your physicality.

4. Personalised Attention
You will have the opportunity to get more individual guidance from your teacher Jock who may offer hands-on adjustments, modifications, or props to improve your practice. He will always welcome, and have time, to answer questions after workshops as well.

5. A Sense of Community
Aimed at everyone, our yoga masterclass workshops can foster a sense of community. You’ll be practicing alongside like-minded individuals, and there will always be a welcoming, supportive atmosphere here at Lime House Yoga.

Your Yoga Masterclass workshops

2025 dates

Saturday 7th June – Shoulders: Stability vs Mobility (w/Amy Hughes)

Saturday 5th July – Transitions: Jump backs & jump throughs (w/Amy Hughes)

Saturday 2nd August – Architecture of a Handstand

Saturday 6th September – Longevity: Eat, Sleep, Practice, Repeat

Saturday 4th October – Twists: Rotate & Unwind

Saturday 1st November – Meditation of Movement: Sun Salutations

Saturday 6th December – Pranayama: The original breathwork

Times and cost

Yoga masterclass workshops take place on the first Saturday of every month at 10-11:15am*

They cost £15 to attend, or cost 1.5 credits of a 5 or 10 credit pack.**

  • Monthly Unlimited members get 10% discount when booking masterclasses
  • Annual Unlimited members can attend for FREE!

Spaces are limited, so no matter how you book, please make sure to register in advance to avoid disappointment.

*Yoga masterclass workshops will always take place at 10-11:15am where possible. However, there may occasionally be a change to the timings of workshops due to other events taking place at the studio, so please ensure you check the details of each individual workshop carefully.

**Please see workshop T&Cs for full booking and cancellation policy

Workshop Details & Booking

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Teacher

Jock Orton

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

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