Energising Vinyasa Yoga in Winchester
Jo runs energising Vinyasa Core Strength and Flow Yoga for all levels, every week in Winchester and Kings Worthy. In the past, she has also run weekend workshops on inversions, backbends and arm balances. In previous summers, classes have taken place outside with SUP and yoga sessions in Hamble.
Vinyasa Core Strength and Flow Class
*When: 18.00-19.00 every Wednesday
*Where: Cafe Thrive and Wild
Contact me for more details and book here :)
Vinyasa Core Strength and Flow Class
* When: 9.15am-10.45 every Thursday
* Where: AHED Peter Symonds College, Stoney Lane, Weeke, SO22 6DR
Please contact AHED Peter Symonds for more detail.
Also currently teaching arm balance workshops and Mandala workshops at Be in the Sky.
Contemporary Jazz
Starting back up soon! Watch this space. :)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1.) Do I need to have done Yoga before?
No :) My classes are for mixed abilites and I have people attend who are completely new to yoga and people who have been practising for years in the same class! I will help you to adapt any asanas (postures) for your ability and fitness level to help you achieve your goals.
2.) Do I need to be at a certain fitness level to join?
No :) It helps to do some regular active activities in your week. But we all need to start somewhere! :)
3.) Do I need to bring a mat and yoga blocks?
No :) We have mats, straps and yoga blocks you can use. Just bring some water and something comfy to wear. Bring your own mat if you would like to.
4.) What style to do you teach?
Although the style is mainly Vinyasa- which is a dynamic and energising style of yoga that links movement with breath through flowing sequences of postures. I like to draw inspiration from Mandala, Rocket and Yin practices too! I love helping people at all levels learn how to do arm balances.
5.) Are the classes serious?
I aim to bring a grounded, empowering approach whilst at the same time some playfulness and laughter too!
6.) What will the class involve?
The classes will always start with guided relaxation and meditation, Vinyasa and Mandala inspired flows, core strength, an exploration of arm balances for all abilities and more relaxation at the end!
Bit about me!!
Jo trained as a dancer at Trinity Laban (2004-2007), and was taught modules/workshops by Gary Lambert, Lyndsey McConville and Lea Anderson. After performing in Southwest choreographic platforms and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with Collisions Dance, she completed her PGCE at Exeter University and since then has been teaching Dance in London and Hampshire schools and colleges for over 19 years.
After a move to Winchester, Jo found a love for Yoga and subsequently trained as a Yoga teacher (200 hours of training) with the School of Yoga Institute in Costa Rica 2015 with the focus on Vinyasa flow, meditation, pranayama and spiritual health. She is a member of Yoga Alliance. (200 RYT)
She loves to continue her learning and has recently completed workshops with Yoga Alliance, Craig Norris, Adam Hustler, Adam Hocke, Talia Sutra, Katarina Rayburn, Day Christensen, Doug Keller, Lisa Lischak, Jamie John.
Since 2015, she has been teaching mixed ability Yoga classes to adults including staff at Brockenhurst and Peter Symonds college, corporate teaching to staff at Sunlife and DAC Beachcroft. After completing her teaching yoga to teenagers certificate with Kalm For Kids with Christianne Kerr in 2018, Jo has been teaching yoga to students at Brockenhurst College, Peter Symonds College, and Westgate School, Winchester.
Jo’s yoga and dance classes are mixed ability and there are options for everyone. Classes are challenging yet relaxing with the focus on alignment, mindfulness and using breath through movement to attain balance in the body and mind.
Jo’s Vinyasa classes will work your core strength and you will learn fun arm balance variations each week. Jo believes that anyone can start yoga at any age and looks forward to helping you on your yoga journey. Some of her own previous yoga clients are now very successful yoga teachers running their own classes in Hampshire.
She is passionate about dance, aerial, yoga and loves to help people progress. Also available for 1.2.1s and workshops in your workplace.
“Jo is an amazing yoga teacher!! She’s very warm, patient, supportive and loves to share her knowledge about everything yoga and aerial related. Looking forward to her next workshops.”
Pauline Casaux
“Have attended many of Jo's classes over the years and she's such a brilliant, patient and positive teacher. She's helped me achieve different poses and inversions and always makes time to encourage and support everyone whatever their level. You always leave a class feeling better!”
Fran Helen
“Brilliant class fantastic teacher for all levels ....if you are new to it or just want a great class give it a go! I love it a highlight of my week!”
Francis King
“Jo came to teach a class to the first years @ Winchester uni and it was amazing! Would definitely recommend her sessions!👌💓”
Ashleigh Woodroffe
Tada drastuh svarupe ‘vasthanam.” When the mind is steady and calm, we know our true nature. (Sutra 1.3)
Please get in touch. Namaste :-)