Welcome to Launceston Yoga
Hi, my name is Emma & I teach yoga classes in Launceston & the surrounding area. I hold general classes & offer individual classes in which the focus is on relaxation & alleviation of stress related health problems. My teaching diploma is with the British Wheel of Yoga, in addition to which I have taken a course in Yoga Therapy with the Yoga Campus & am a teacher with 'Yoga For Healthy Lower Backs' (YHLB). This further training reflects my interest in practising yoga with a focus on its therapeutic qualities.

If you'd like to book for a general class, an individual session or have any queries about the classes then please feel welcome to contact me.

For class times, dates & further class information see the Classes page.

The Benefits Of Yoga
The benefits of yoga can be felt almost immediately, some people feel significantly more relaxed and energised after just one class.

Relaxation
Energy
Flexibility & Strength
Improved muscle tone
Better sleep patterns
Increased concentration
Mental calm
Reduces everyday stress, strain and tension

Yoga for Health
Yoga can help with a broad range of health issues including stress related illnesses such as:

Tension Headaches
Depression
Anxiety
Insomnia
Skin conditions such as psoriasis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Fatigue
Hypertension
Menstrual Discomfort
General aches & pains
Back pain
Recovery from illness & injury

How Yoga Works
Yoga is particularly effective at relieving stress related illness because it is a holistic practice, the combination of physical exercise with mindfullness & relaxation allows the body & mind to release tension, relax & become strong & healthy. Yoga is recomended by MIND for establishing positive mental health. Yoga can also be helpful for those recovering from injury & illness, due to its' gentle & mindful quality, strength and flexibility can be built up slowly without risking any further damage. A regular Yoga practice can promote a firm foundation for general health and well being & can improve a wide variety of health problems.

For more information about yoga for health see the Yoga Therapy page.

Everone can do Yoga !
Yoga is a valuable & enjoyable practice for people of any age and ability. It is untrue that you need to be flexible & fit to practice yoga. Even people who feel stiff or unfit can start doing yoga. The most important thing to remember to practise yoga safely, is that Yoga is a 'practice' and is not a competition, either with other people or indeed yourself. We do not need to get into the sometimes complicated looking extreme postures that we see in yoga books to benefit from yoga.
Lying down and consciously relaxing is as much yoga as a strong physical practice. Never practice with anxiety about what you're able to achieve, just enjoy your practice whatever it happens to be.

What To Expect
Classes are mixed ability, friendly, suitable for beginners & will consist of physical stretches and postures, simple breathing exercises and a guided relaxation. We often think of yoga as a physical exercise but it is much more than this & the practise of yoga can transform all aspects of our lives for the better. Yoga is a broad tradition encompassing a wide variety of practices that lead us towards physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

For more information on asana (postures), pranayama (breathing Practices), relaxation and meditation see the What is Yoga page.

What makes yoga so empowering is that it's something you learn to do for yourself
so that you can become responsible for your own health & wellbeing