Shoulders & Backbends

This class is designed to prepare the body for forearm stand (pincha mayurasana). We’ll work through a flow and some drills, to open the shoulders whilst also finding strength. If you wish to go upside down and play on your forearms, there will be time towards the end of this class. Level: All Levels (Forearm stand optional) Intensity: 4/5 Time: 30 minutes Props: 2 Blocks

A short 15 minute flow to target the upper body - we start by finding space through the shoulders, the chest and the upper back, we then work on strengthening all these areas. Level: All Levels Intensity: 3.5/5 Time: 15 minutes Props: 2 yoga blocks

A fun flow that opens up the shoulders, the hips and finds space in the spine. Working through a back bending vinyasa sequence, and then playing in our wheel pose! Level: All Levels Intensity: 3.5/5 Time: 35 minutes Props: None

As we move through this class, we’ll bring our awareness and focus into the shoulders - working towards opening up and finding space whilst also building strength. Moving in to some binds, planks, and chest-openers - before eventually flipping things upside down and playing with inversions (optional). Level: All Levels Intensity: 3/5 Time: 45 minutes Props: Yoga Strap (small towel) and optional blocks

This is a fun and energising ladder flow, we will repeat the same sequence several times, but adding on and developing the flow each time. As we repeat the flow, we begin to move a little bit quicker - allowing us to build some heat and strength in the body. We’ll work a lot in to the chest and shoulders - opening and creating space, hopefully leaving us feeling energised and ready to rock the day. Level: All Levels Intensity: 3.5/5 Time: 35 minutes Props: Optional 2 blocks

A short and sweet vinyasa flow with Tara, to get the body moving, help boost energy levels and hopefully leaving you feeling good. Flowing through a fun sequence to work in to Hips and Chest, to open and find space. Level: All Levels Intensity: 3/5 Time: 25 minutes Props: Optional yoga blocks

This 30 minute vinyasa we’ll be working through a series of twists and backbends, finding length and space in the spine as we move. Option to flip the grip towards the end of class if you want to go there (a towel or strap may come in handy for this). Level: All Levels (with intermediate options) Intensity: 3/5 Time: 30 minutes Props: Optional Strap (or small towel, belt etc), optional block.

This dynamic vinyasa class is preparing us for (our very best) Dancers Pose - we work on strengthening the back of our body, and at the same time open up the chest, shoulders and find movement through our spine. We'll work our way through a series of fun backbends, ready for a grand finale - Dancers Pose! Level: All Levels Intensity: 4/5 Time: 40 minutes Props: Optional 2 Blocks

This 30 minute vinyasa flow focuses on opening up through the chest, the shoulders, the spine and the upper back - hopefully allowing us to create more space as we work in to some backbends. We’ll also have a little play with balance, so a good allrounder especially if you’ve been hunched over at a computer all day and want to move, create space and feel good. Level: All Levels Intensity: 3/5 Time: 30 minutes Props: Optional Yoga Blocks

Tara guides us through a Shoulder focused Vinyasa flow, as we work towards some Binds. Opening up and finding space in the shoulders and bringing awareness to this area, we'll try some fun binds (a strap or towel is always a great option if your fingers don't quite touch). Level: All levels Intensity: 3/5 Time: 35 minutes Props: Strap/Small Towel

Join Tara for an energising vinyasa flow. Finding space through the chest with chest openers, and an option for a few inversions, this sequence will leave you feeling energised and ready for the rest of your day. Level: All levels Intensity: 3/5 Time: 25 minutes

In this 30 minute Vinyasa Flow we will be working towards Eagle Pose, focusing a lot on shoulder mobility. Level: All levels Intensity: 4/5 Time: 30 minutes Props: none