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A practice from ancient India, yoga brings together body, breath and mind to support awareness, balance and resilience. It can help improve posture, flexibility, strength, balance and body awareness.

I teach Hatha Yoga, a slower, steadier practice. Poses are held for longer than in faster flow styles, helping to calm the nervous system and create more mind-body awareness.

Sessions are mindful, moving with the breath to gently build strength and suppleness over time. They’re also inclusive and don’t assume or imply any belief, often drawing on nature themes to help consider all aspects of wellbeing. Movements are explained in clear, everyday language.

Whether you’re new to yoga or need a greater sense of calm, sessions aim to support wellbeing. I also offer a six-class recorded course to support practise at home.

“The quality of Tessa’s work and teaching is exemplary, and I can see how much heart she puts into it.” 
— Lucy Leslie, Course Director, Sussex Yoga Training

Community classes and workshops

I run weekly community classes and occasional workshops. More info on local mat- and chair-based classes here.

One-to-one or private group yoga

One-to-one or private group yoga in your home or venue, in-person preferred (online may be possible). Mat or chair yoga. More information here.

Mindful yoga for wellbeing: recorded six-session course

If you’d prefer to practise in your own time, I’ve put together a six-session recorded course. Each session lasts around 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.

Mindful yoga for wellbeing and bone health

I’m able to share principles for mindful yoga for osteoporosis, low bone density and living well.

Many women in their 40s and beyond have osteopenia (lower bone density) without being aware of it. For most active, mobile people this doesn’t mean avoiding normal yoga classes, but it can be helpful to build awareness of alignment, strength and supportive movement patterns for long-term bone health. Osteoporosis (low bone density) is also more common than many people realise, particularly for women over 50. Learning how to practise yoga in ways that support bone health can be really valuable for many people.

Osteoporosis-aware yoga can be delivered as mat– or chair-based, or a mix of both. Sessions support confidence, balance and safe, functional movement. They’re not medical or therapeutic interventions but mindful movement practices intended to support wellbeing and everyday function.

Yoga4Health courses

I deliver the Yoga4Health 10-week evidence-based programme within community settings, which supports social prescribing, early intervention and prevention for NHS patients. People can self-refer or be referred by their GP’s link worker.

Classes focus on breathwork and mobility, always starting and ending in a chair, with the option to use the mat for the main movement. The movement sequence is always the same to build knowledge and confidence to support continuing to practice at home and through local community classes.

Further reading

Core principles for safe yoga can be read here. For safe yoga for osteoporosis and recovery specifically, read this blog.

I can also offer mindful movement, breathwork and guided relaxation as part of one-to-one support for life transitions, including moving home.