Yay4Yoga, Aberdeenshire

I’m Ali. I offer a heart-centred, gently re-energising and deeply relaxing blend of Hatha, Yin and Restorative Yoga. I hold weekly classes on Thursday evenings in Banchory – “Nurturing Yoga for Women”.<br> <br> My aim is to help you re-connect to an innermost self-compassion, through movement, nurture and rest. I believe yoga and its philosophy is for every stage of life. I came to yoga age 19. At 57 I still feel the same sense of openness and capacity for calm yoga offers. It’s important to find the right style for you, at the right time. <br> <br> I offer Menopause Yoga workshops in Strachan, Aberdeenshire – like informative mini-retreats. Covid lockdown presented opportunity to tune inwards, slow down, noticing the benefits of a gentler, more honest, intuitive practise. Menopause yoga training ignited my passion to support midlife women, helping to breakdown the centuries-long taboo of menopause. Much has changed, but we still have a long way to go. Women gathering, re-creating the “village” mentality, produces Oxytocin – the happy hormone. It’s a holistic practise, combining the latest western medical science with eastern wellbeing, bound by light-hearted connection and inspiration. Experience of menopause will vary, but every woman will go through this challenging, but ultimately precious transition. <br> <br> I also run Restorative Yoga sessions and mini retreats. Picture deep, nourishing relaxation, sinking into luxurious stillness, fully supported by cushions, bolsters, yoga props and a lavender eye pillow in place, yielding to deep rest. Restorative yoga down-regulates the nervous system, supports digestive health, stills a busy mind, improves sleep and leaves you with a palpable sense of wellbeing.<br> <br> I extend a heartfelt welcome to you to join me for ‘Nurturing Yoga for Women’ weekly classes in Banchory, and/or one of my longer ad-hoc sessions. A savasana a day keeps the nonsense away! <br> <br> Look out for updates on my website and social media pages.<br> <br> <b><a href="https://facebook.com/Yay4yoga">Click here for our Facebook page</a></b><br> <b><a href="https://instagram.com/_yay4yoga">Click here for our Instagram page</a></b>