YOGA
Spacious body
WE START WHERE YOU ARE… EACH TIME
I have been guiding private clients since 2012, and over the years I have developed a deeply intuitive approach to meeting their moment-to-moment needs. I offer Yoga for all levels of experience, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners.
Rooted in the traditional Yoga asana, my style addresses Western research in anatomy, biomechanics, mindfulness and embodied movement.
This holistic approach works with the physical, emotional and mental aspects of you and elicits greater body awareness and experience of inner aliveness.
Depending on your current needs, the teachings may emphasise a correct skeletomuscular alignment e.g. working with injury or pain. When going through periods of elevated stress and anxiety you may be encouraged and guided to find release and emotional stability by engaging in a more spontaneous, body-led practice with less verbal instruction.
Drawing on variety of modalities, I ensure your practice is both challenging and nourishing leaving you feeling restored and energised.
BESPOKE YOGA TO:
Restore full joint mobility.
Reduce pain.
Inspire inner confidence and greater physical expression.
Break through habitual movement patterns.
Enhance your body’s sensitivity and receptivity.
Deepen intimacy with your practice.
THEIR WORDS…
“What I love about your classes is that they are really fluid, they feel very strong and feminine, guided by the principle of being embodied and connected to the sensations of the body. There’s a real luxuriance in the way that we get to move with you in our classes. You’ve got such a such a deep level of wisdom and presence in the way that you teach and guide people to move through their practice on the mat. And it’s that lovely balance of strong movement and strong self-awareness that always leaves me feeling like all of me has been involved in the process”.
Ellie
“My husband and I have been practising yoga weekly with Ashka for nearly 10 years. Having personally attended a variety of yoga classes, with a broad range of instructors, for more than 15 years, I can highly recommend Ashka’s teaching. Unusually, every single class is different – with Ashka always perceptively picking up on our needs and tailoring each and every practice accordingly. Her knowledge of yoga and of the variety she brings to every class is outstanding. I would highly recommend practising with Ashka”.
Joy
“Your classes are quite orgasmic! And deeply healing; it is tough to let go, but you embody it so much within your own practice that I feel safe to completely, genuinely let go. It feels safe to move beyond the edges of the lines. It empowers me to really own my practice.”
Francesca
“I truly appreciate your understanding of physiology and the body; it helps reassure us that you know what’s best for us especially when our bodies are feeling weak or injured”
Sharon
JOURNEYING TOGETHER
I offer sessions for couples and small groups.
Sharing a practice weaves a subtle bond that helps deepen your mutual sense of empathy and understanding.
It is through this sharing of your strengths and vulnerabilities that you learn to build a greater connection and trust.
All sessions are tailored to address your individual needs.
HOW WE WORK
Private sessions take place at your convenience – in the intimacy of your home, online or at my home.
We enter a minimum 3 month container to support you in deep, embodied transformation.
Our initial commitment, a minimum 12 weeks or longer, provides me with a deeper insight into your needs and objectives allowing me to tune into your process in a more subtle and individualised way.
Before we begin, I offer a complimentary 15-min phone or video call consultation. It is vital for me to ensure we are the right fit. After that we’ll schedule an introductory session which will help me further understand your needs and create bespoke weekly sessions designed to support you and your life.
It is my utmost wish for you to see and experience a tangible shift in your well-being within a short period of time. However, it is vital to understand that each process is unique; healing and growth cannot be rushed.Our work together is a mutual commitment to the journey.
Payment.
All initial classes and packages are payable upfront without refund. 48 hrs cancellation policy applies. It will be possible to reschedule classes cancelled before that. Sessions are payable by cash, cheque or electronic bank transfer.
Single session
individuals: £80/ 60min
couples: £95/ 60min
Packages
individuals: £385/ 5 sessions, £750/ 10 sessions
couples: £450/ 5 sessions, £920/ 10 sessions
TESTIMONIALS
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Incredibly passionate, energetic and empathetic.
Sharon
My husband was sceptical at first. He thought we would spend out time laying down and chanting. He was wrong. You adapt the classes to our bodies and push us. It is a good thorough workout, it’s tough sometimes, and yet you are also caring, encouraging and considerate.
Jason
You really focus on our individual needs and tailor classes to what will benefit us the most; challenge us in all the right ways with patience.
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What I love about your classes is that they are really fluid, they feel very strong and feminine. They are classes guided by the principle of being embodied and connected to the sensations of the body.
Francesca
It feels safe to move beyond the edges of the lines. It empowers me to really own my practice.
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My understanding of my body and breath has really developed and I have learnt to bring a fluidity and awareness to my movements as well as a deeper knowledge to tap into postures. You create a unique and enriching practice.
Joy
Her knowledge of yoga and of the variety she brings to every class is outstanding. I would highly recommend practising with Ashka.
David
Gone are my back and hip problems, now I feel much better and less prone to aches and pains in the old places. I would thoroughly recommend Ashka.
Sharon
I truly appreciate your understanding of physiology and the body; it helps reassure us that you know what’s best for us especially when our bodies are feeling weak or injured.
Carmen
Over 6 years you have helped me immeasurably with navigating old musculoskeletal injuries, core weakness and dysfunctional movement patterns.