Ashford Yoga

Lorna is a Diploma qualified Yoga teacher affiliated with the British Wheel of Yoga. She teaches Hatha yoga (yoga of movement) from beginners through to intermediates in group classes and private sessions. Influenced by both ancient yoga traditions and a variety of inspirational modern yoga styles, she will guide students into discovering their own balanced and accessible yoga practice. The essence of yoga lies in the link between body and breath, to achieve a delightful and profound experience of inner stillness.

Her classes are friendly and non-competitive, and everyone is encouraged to work within their own limitations, making use of the modifications and variations offered to deepen or lighten as they need. She pays particular attention to alignment for safe movement, but also to the subtleties of softening and encourages students to be fully present in the body.

She offers a variety of group classes for all levels, as well as private home visits for those who may wish to delve deeper in any area of a yoga practice, or for those who may require a more therapy based practice. Full morning workshops are a regular feature to the timetable. Please contact Lorna for more info or to book at contact@ashfordyoga.co.uk

Yoga Timetable - Pre-booking essential. All classes £10

Mondays

Hatha Beginners: 6:45 - 8:00pm (level 1)

Wednesdays

Hatha Beginners: 10:00 - 11:10am (level 0-1)

Hatha Beginners: 6:00 - 7:10pm (level 1)

Hatha Intermediates: 7:30 - 8:40pm (level 2)

Saturdays

Hatha: Beginners to next level 09:00 - 10:15am (levels 1-2)

Regular Workshops

Saturday morning workshops: 09:00 - 11:30am (All levels)

Private Sessions

One to one therapy sessions for seniors, recovery from illness or injury or simply to go deeper into a practice. Please email or call for details

Location

The Elwick Club
Church Road
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1RD

Phone Lorna on 07584 062 035

Email: contact@ashfordyoga.co.uk

Why do Yoga?

Yoga is more than just about lengthening and strengthening. It becomes about living life better on and off the mat.

'Yogash citta vritti nirodhah' 'Yoga is the cessation of the movements of the mind' Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

'People come to yoga for different reasons. Most are looking for a way to improve their health. Others are interested in effective tools to manage stress. Still others seek personal and spiritual growth. Yoga can be all of these things. It's a practice that revitalises the body, calms the mind and deepens self-awareness'.

Better sleep
Increased energy
Improved posture
Increased mobility
Improved flexibility
Reduces stress,habitual tension, anxiety and depression
Relaxation and meditation techniques
Breathing techniques as a tool for relaxation
Help manage injuries and age-related changes

Which class is right for you?

Hatha Gentle Beginners (level 0-1)

A slower paced class for absolute beginners, also ideal for 'vintage' students or students with any ailments or injuries. But all ages and levels are welcome for yoga practice designed to improve mobility and release tension.

Hatha Beginners (level 1)

A complete beginners practice for all levels. With a focus on specific areas of the body, learn a wide variety of movements where you can immediately feel the difference. This is your place to learn healthy, diverse ways to move while cultivating a deeper understanding and connection to who you are and how you move.

Intermediates (level 2)

Once we have established the basics of conscious breathing with movements, and we have understood the fundamental alignement principals, then we can explore approcahing asanas in variety of ways, sometimes with longer holds, sometimes moving from simple into more complex poses, deepening our capacity for self reflextion.

Beginners to next level (levels 1-2)

These sessions are ideal for students looking to bridge the gap between beginners and the next level. Building on an already established practice we can explore how we approch sequences and movements in a way that will both deepen and soften your understanding of yoga.

Workshops (all levels)

The theme will vary each month, for example: yoga for relaxation, enjoying backbends, discovering inversions or working towards a peak posture. These longer sessions will always include all aspects of a yoga practice, such as pranayama (breathing techniques) pratyahara (turning the senses inward) and different types of guided relaxatons and meditations. Some experience of yoga would be useful. Booking is essential, call or email for details.

Recent Reviews

T.C.

I would just like to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to you, as I believed your classes really helped my hip pain and I could feel the benefits of the yoga sessions. I doubt I will find a class with a teacher as good as you in my new area.
I’m sure you get lots of people who come and go but I just wanted to take the opportunity to explain what a huge difference it made to my life and I’m very thankful to you. I especially enjoyed learning as we go, and you were focusing on different areas and appreciated that you would often focus on common problem areas such as lower back and hips.

L.H.

I have been practicing yoga with Lorna since late 2020. The classes are one of the highlights of my week and I always leave feeling strong, refreshed and relaxed. No two classes are the same and Lorna’s depth of knowledge - from the physical to the philosophical - is truly inspiring. She is a warm, considerate and careful teacher, aware of everyone in the class and the varied abilities. This is easily one of the best classes I have ever done, I can’t recommend it highly enough.

B.D.

I started yoga due to the stresses and strain from everyday life. I come away from Lorna’s yoga classes feeling calmer in my mind, while feeling I have stretched my body and had time for me! Lorna makes the class to suit everyone’s levels and knows what to do to get the best out of you!

S.C.

Lorna has been my teacher for a while, and her knowledge of yoga is exceptional. She explains clearly and tailors each session to my ability with care. Her calming presence helps me relax, and yoga has become an essential, much-loved part of my week. I can’t imagine going without it now!

A.L.

Lorna is a very experienced tutor and every class is different. She is a gentle teacher and very aware of any special requirements of her pupils. Highly recommend her classes.

N.S.

Lorna is a wonderful and very knowledgeable Yoga teacher encouraging peace, harmony and movement in one's body - something we all need, especially as we grow older and our bodies become less supple, and our minds become ever busier with thought. I leave my weekly Yoga class feeling very rejuvenated and at peace with the world.

Dave

So I’ve been reading a lot about the benefits of yoga for body and mind in various places for some time. When a family member mentioned Lorna’s Yoga to me I was intrigued although a little apprehensive having never been to a fitness class in my life. I found Lorna extremely welcoming and very knowledgeable. She guides you through each pose in an easy follow and structured way, offering valuable tips and adaptations for all abilities. Lorna also places a lot of focus on the mindfulness that comes from yoga. I felt so at home I immediately booked a block of sessions and I’m pleased to say I am now a regular. My job can be stressful at times and I have found Lorna’s classes to be a great way of unwinding at the end of the week. It feels like a piece of ‘me’ time that I can enjoy with Lorna’s guidance leaving feeling rejuvenated each week. I am already feeling the benefits in my flexibility and with my life work balance. I would highly recommend anyone to give yoga a try and Lorna provides a perfect environment in which to do so.

Juliana

This classes of yoga were the one I felt tthat suit me in all aspects. It improved my quality of life in all aspects. Plus, it help me to relax and how to keep it throgouht the week. The yoga restorative has been helping me to relax, minimise my strees and improve my quality of life. The teacher is amazing, always available to correct our posture during the class, explaining the benefits of each postures. Moerover always welcoming everyone and she is always available to speak with studentes on the end the class or in the begining in case if you have any query. I advise everyone to try yoga class and see the benefits from this.

Wendy

A very friendly and relaxed class. Lorna is professional and an extremely competent instructor. She has time for everyone and helps her students with their poses if they need it. I find the whole yoga experience very beneficial and I would highly recommend this class to all.

Alison

Lorna has a kind and thoughtful approach to her teaching. She creates a beautiful calm environment allowing her students to find peace in class. Her sense of humour makes everyone feel at home. I’ve enjoyed my classes with her.

Steven

I am student on the same course with Lorna. Already you can see Lornas natural caring approach to her yoga emerging. Her style makes you feel reassured that she is there with you on your yoga journey. I would be happy to attend her classes.

Catherine

If you have been thinking about yoga for a long-time but a bit nervous to start then I can recommend Lorna’s class. Thanks to her gentle nature and simple instructions she makes you feel at ease from the start. There is a lovely feeling in the class and the course is progressive but we never force our bodies . She keeps the group small so that she has time to explain and correct peoples posture. I tried a course much nearer to my house but I prefer to take the longer journey to Lorna’s class. I can highly recommend it and I feel lucky to have found it. I feel that it is actually doing me some good!

Wendy B

My daughter and I joined Lorna’s beginners yoga class together and thoroughly enjoy the small group and calm, mindful start to our busy weekends. During each lesson we are taught some new poses and Lorna is attentive to each of us to ensure we are following correctly and achieving the most benefit for our body from the pose. I would definitely recommend her beginners class to anyone thinking of starting yoga – you will receive a warm welcome.

I have been teaching for over ten years, and practicing for a lot longer. My classes are first and foremost welcoming and friendly; they can be dynamic, or they can be holding stillness. I like to vary the practice between being alignment based holding and somatic movement, working with what feels nice for you. Like myself, the classes are never too serious, but you will stretch and lengthen, strengthen and breathe, open and relax and occasionally sweat. But most of all, you will reconnect with yourself.
Please call or email to book a class.
I very much look forward to hearing from you.

Namaste.

Contact Ashford Yoga

Email: contact@ashfordyoga.co.uk | Phone: 07584 062 035