“I work as a receptionist – so office based sitting at desk all day and having phone under my ear / suffer from mild neck and shoulder aches and though I cycle to work – often unable to stretch out muscles – busy life style never enough time to fit in exercise classes – fitness always a long term unattainable vision!

Before Sally’s sessions I felt stressed/distracted by work items and initially found myself thinking about all the things I needed to do! And physically stiff and seized up!

At first I was concerned I would be pressured into doing more than I felt safe to do, however Sally is brilliant at reinforcing to go at my own pace and listen to my body so that anxiety went in first session! Also I only focus on what I am doing in the class. Since coming to the sessions I am more flexible and feel more confident just in daily activities; movement in general sitting, standing, walking, better energy levels and feeling positive.

I Feel better in myself and more confident physically and sleep really soundly after a yoga session and feeling confident in myself and more motivated to become fitter and healthier long term.

After work yoga has really helped me at work: Definite change in posture at the desk and awareness of when I need to take a break or feeling physically strained in my muscles also I can do yoga stretches at my desk. 
Breathing – pattern has changed so was unaware I had been shallow breathing – now breathing fully (using all lungs and aware when I do not do this)

Sally has personally helped me to move and stretch differently and that this is part of daily activities – can use the techniques all the time i.e. transfers sitting to standing and posture.

How important for my wellbeing it is to listen to my body and carry out daily stretches and gentle movement – wish I had started earlier in my life! Sally’s style of teaching is perfect! Sally is a lovely human being and I feel empowered being in her class!”

“I came to lass for relaxation, to get fitter and increase my flexibility. Before coming to the sessions I felt OK but tired and stressed out from work! I didn’t feel self conscious at all in the classes-Sally is great and made me feel at ease. Mentally and Physically since the classes I feel great! 🙂

My back (lower) pain has improved and I feel more flexible. I am also practicing some of the poses at home. As my lower back pain has improved your mental wellbeing is therefore improved, if you have less pain and feel fitter “

“I had never done Yoga before and to be honest always enjoyed more physical exercise. Physically I am already very active 3/4 gym sessions a week plus 40 min dog walk every day.

After coming to the sessions my balance has improved, I definitely wasn’t aware of how important breathing techniques inhale/exhaling helps you-this is something I now think about and use when I am at the gym

I am so grateful to my workplace for putting the wellness of their staff so high up as a priority. I am fortunate that my job is not physical and don’t have aches and pains.

I have always struggled to empty my mind and relax to be honest bu since the sessions with Sally I am now starting to understand.

Sally is a lovely, friendly, happy person. She explains about the moves, the benefits of doing them and also gives different options. I have really enjoyed doing the classes.”

“Before the sessions to be honest I felt a bit self-conscious doing it with colleagues, many of whom I don’t know very well if at all. I found that felt odd compared to a normal class where you don’t know anyone. After a few sessions that didn’t bother me.

Since coming to the classes I think my flexibility has improved and although some moves are difficult and strong I always try to push myself to go that bit further than the time before. I find it rewarding and relaxing at the end! Also I feel I know some of the people a bit better and would engage with them if I saw them around work now!

I also suffer with back pain and Sally told me some stretches to do through the day to ease it for me.

I really like how Sally gives various options for some of the moves ranging from an easier stretch to something stronger, for all the abilities.  I also found Sally to be super friendly and felt very relaxed around her and in her class. Especially in helping me to get some of the moves correct and taking the care to ask about any aches and pains and helping me to work around them in each class.“

“I’m new to Yoga! Before coming to the sessions I was concerned about my back, having had spinal surgery 12 weeks before, still slightly nervous about it now but know my limits!

Following the sessions I feel an improvement in my core strength, and I’m more confident in my backs recovery. The classes are a good opportunity to network with other colleagues, and feel stronger in my back after each session.

I like that Sally listens to you before your first session so she was aware of any limits or problems you may have, and then does the class with this in mind.”

“Sally was so approachable and helped us to introduce yoga in the workplace very successfully. We have all grown to love the yoga, and of course Sally too! We look forward to our Wednesday night after work classes where we re-set our day and go home feeling refreshed and relaxed.

The yoga sessions are gentle and calming. They are physical enough that you can feel the benefit but not too demanding. You can pace yourself and tailor how much you do depending on how you feel.

Yoga is fantastic for the mind and the body. It’s also fantastic to see staff mixing from different department, all brought together in the yoga classes. Coming to the sessions has helped me personally to gain me a sense of perspective.”