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For more information contact Louise on 07788440211 email: theyogacook@me.com

 

  “Plant the seed of meditation and reap the fruit of peace of mind.”    
Remez Sasson 

Louise is a registered British Wheel of Yoga instructor, Yoga Alliance 500 hours accredited and a Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga Instructor. She trained with The Yoga Academy, UK and Yogarts in Byron Bay, Australia. She is also a qualified Pregnancy Yoga Instructor with Birthlight and a Thai Yoga Massage Therapist trained with The Sunshine Massage school in Thailand. She has studied with many international teachers including Donna Farhi, Sarah Powers, Shiva Rea, Danny Paradise and Baron Baptiste and more recently Glenn Ceresoli and Doug Keller and Self enquiry and Meditation teachers Perry Mardon, Tarot Gerritsen and Asokananda.

Louise currently teaches Yoga in Balham, South London 
   
 
Teaching Philosophy
 
 
In my teachings, I share with you what I have learnt from numerous workshops and trainings as well as more importantly what I have learnt in my own self practice. I encourage Self Inquiry through Yoga. That is finding the path that is exclusively for you through acceptance of the past and what is now, observation of restricting patterns (in the personality as well as in the physical body) and a willingness to make changes if necessary. To challenge what we do not agree with and to stay open to all that life has to offer.

We can practice all these things on the yoga mat and put them into practice in daily life.
 
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Classes
 
 
My teaching style is influenced by the many different forms of yoga.... The flow of sun salutations in Astanga, breath lead movement in Viniyoga, the depth and integrity of asana alignment in Iyengar and the meditative qualities of Restorative and Yin Yoga.  I combine these styles with a strong focus on breath and inner awareness. I encourage students to listen deeply to their own bodies and the quality of each movement so that ultimately a safe and personalised practice can develop from within. 

 In the classes I offer alternatives and adjustments in order to tailor the practice to each individual. I am also trained in Thai Yoga Massage which enables me to have a deeper understanding of the structural mechanics of the body and allows me to adjust a client safely and effectively to assist them into a pose so that they get maximum benefits from the practice.





Weekly Yoga Classes

These are held on Monday nights in Balham and allow you to progress at your own pace in a supportive environment. There are 6 places which allow for individual focus. They include flowing sequences incorporating breath with movement as well as an emphasis on alignment. For more information contact theyogacook@me.com

See schedule for more information on times and course dates.
Monthly Yin/Restorative Yoga Classes

These are held in Balham on the first Wednesday of every month.

These classes focus on taking the time to drop deeper into our practice in order to find the still point within us. The breath and meditative quality of these poses enable us to internally strengthen and ease those areas that may cause us pain or restricted mobility. Props are used in these classes.

See schedule for upcoming classes and times.
One to One Yoga Therapy Classes

If you would like to experience yoga as it was traditionally taught I offer individual tuition which is tailor made for the individual body type, constitution and energy level.
A course of sessions will allow you to feel the benefits of yoga quickly and build up your confidence to be able to practice at home. One to One to also advisable if you have never done yoga before and would like to join a group Yoga class or if you have specific injuries.
I use coaching tools within the one to one sessions to assist the client in accessing their full potential in their lives through the understanding of their mind/body patterns.
The classes can take place in my equipped studio or in the comfort of your own home.

For more information contact theyogacook@me.com
Group/Corporate Workshops

These can be organised if you have a group of friends or work colleagues who would like to practice together as one off event or regularly.

For more information contact theyogacook@me.com
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Pregnancy Yoga
 
 
Yoga is a great way to relax the body and mind during pregnancy and prepare them for birth. Flowing movements with breathwork combined with restorative postures encourage awareness and acceptance throughout this time of change. Relaxation techniques focus on nourishment of yourself and bonding with your baby.

I studied with Francoise Freedman and hold a Birthlight Diploma in Perinatal Yoga and teach one to one and small groups in Balham.

 
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