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Karma Tree Yoga

Be alive, be strong, be in the moment

07986 600432
karmatreeyoga@gmail.com

Welcome

My intention is to encourage you to let go of your everyday stresses and give you the space to nurture yourself as you breathe, strengthen, stretch and relax your body and mind. I offer a variety of classes and workshops suitable for anyone whether you are a complete beginner or an ultra-fit athlete. Everything I do is to enhance the lives of others. Monica

Welcome

My intention is to encourage you to let go of your everyday stresses and give you the space to nurture yourself as you breathe, strengthen, stretch and relax your body and mind. I offer a variety of classes and workshops suitable for anyone whether you are a complete beginner or an ultra-fit athlete. Everything I do is to enhance the lives of others. Monica

Why Practice Yoga

Yoga brings complete health to every part of your body. The asanas (postures) we practice help to strengthen your joints and stretch your muscles as well as improving the function of all internal organs. The impact on our mental health can be truly amazing. Feeling more relaxed and being in touch with our whole mind and body can bring about a true feeling of peace. By practicing yoga, we can take a step away from our busy lives, be healthy, be strong and be in the moment.

My classes are suitable for beginners as well as those who have done yoga many times before. Many people think that they have to be flexible to practice yoga but much of the benefit of yoga is the practice itself and becoming more flexible over time. Yoga helps to relieve tightness in muscles as well as helps those who are already flexible.

Stress reduction – Yoga draws your focus inward to calm you and bring balance back in to your life.
Increased Fitness – improves flexibility, strength, range of motion, and better posture.
Management of chronic conditions – Yoga has been proven to help with a variety of health conditions such as, anxiety, back pain, asthma, high blood pressure, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and insomnia.
Weight loss
Strengthens core muscles
Improves concentration, balance and mental clarity
Increases energy
Improves overall well-being and mood.

About Me

I have been practicing yoga for over 35 years and teaching yoga since 2013. My yoga teaching comes straight from my heart with my aim being to bring yoga to everyone. Anyone can do yoga no matter what age, experience or flexibility. If you can breathe, you can do yoga! With a focus on alignment and balance, I encourage you to tune into your body so that you can heal and strengthen the whole of you with awareness in a safe, relaxing and fun environment. I am a fully qualified yoga instructor and so am specifically trained to offer modifications and adjustments where needed so that you can experience the yoga postures being taught and participate at your own ability. Most of all breathe, relax and have fun!

Testimonials

“Thank you so much for keeping your yoga classes going online. It has made a big difference to my health and wellbeing over the last year and I know lots of people will feel the same way.” Laura

“A very big thank you for all your yoga sessions over all these months of lockdown and uncertainty.” Chris

“Practicing yoga in Monica’s classes has really helped sort out my long time back issues which were caused by long hours sitting at a computer. As a keen cyclist, a side benefit has been my improved flexibility and joint stability, helping prevent injury. The classes are friendly, relaxed, cater for all abilities and are excellent value too.” Euan

“I have suffered from chronic hip and lower back pain for over 20 years and was convinced I could never exercise or become fit. Since starting Monica’s yoga class I have slowly built up both my flexibility and strength to the point I am now rarely in any pain and am even able to hill walk! Monica’s class is fantastic – relaxed, great fun and suitable for everyone. I really recommend anyone comes along to try it – you will love it!” Julie

“Yoga on the beach was my favourite as I felt so much more flexible doing it on the sand. I also enjoyed our walk into Tavira and the old town. Tavira Island was also so idyllic and beautiful, an ideal setting for yoga. I loved the apartment. I am definitely coming back next year.” Lorraine

“I would absolutely recommend this yoga break to my friends. You haven’t lived until you’ve done yoga on the beach. I look forward to the next one.” Jenny

Tell me more

YOGA CLASSES

I offer group classes in local halls as well as online in your own home. All classes whether at a venue or online can be booked up to five hours before class starts through my booking system (subject to availability). Go to ‘Group Yoga Classes’ tab of this website and click the ‘Book Now’ button to access my booking calendar to see which hall based or online classes are available. I also have a weekly update and schedule on that page as well as links to locations of the hall classes.

In addition I can arrange a 121 with you in my garden yoga studio or at your own home. My yoga studio is also available for small groups of up to four people if you would like to arrange a class for your friends or I can come to your place of work. Contact me at karmatreeyoga@gmail.com for more information.

WORKSHOPS

Fancy something different to your usual yoga? More workshops will be announced soon. Contact me at karmatreeyoga@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.

Karma Tree Yoga offers a Yoga Teacher Training programme that is encouraging and structured yet fun to let you transition into the rewarding role of yoga teacher without sacrificing your life, work, kids and family. It doesn’t matter if you can’t fold your body into a pretzel! It doesn’t matter if you don’t do chanting! Karma Tree Yoga will show you how to embrace your unique traits, stand out as an inspiring yoga teacher and skyrocket your confidence.