Accessibility Statement

As an internationally trained yoga instructor, I believe yoga is for everyone, regardless of body type, physical ability, or experience level. In my Shrewsbury classes, I adapt yoga, meditation, and breathwork to meet you where you are, ensuring a safe and empowering practice. Below, I share how I adapt my teaching to support diverse bodies, making yoga accessible and meaningful for all.

1. Honouring Physical Limitations and Abilities

Every body moves differently, and I design classes to accommodate a range of abilities. For example:

• Mobility Challenges: I offer chair-based yoga or seated variations for those with limited mobility, ensuring poses like Cat-Cow or gentle twists are accessible without standing.

• Joint or Muscle Concerns: For practitioners with arthritis, injuries, or stiffness, I provide low-impact modifications, such as using props like blocks or straps to reduce strain.

• Energy Levels: If fatigue is a factor, I emphasise restorative poses and breathwork to promote relaxation without overexertion.

Before each session, I encourage participants to share any physical limitations privately, allowing me to suggest personalised adjustments while maintaining group flow.

2. Adapting for Body Diversity

Body size, shape, and proportions vary, and I celebrate this diversity by offering inclusive pose variations. For instance:

• Larger Bodies: I suggest wider stances in poses like Warrior II or use props to make forward folds more comfortable, ensuring space and ease in movement.

• Shorter or Longer Limbs: I guide adjustments, such as stepping closer to the wall for Downward Dog, to align poses with your unique proportions.

• Flexibility Differences: For those with less flexibility, I offer partial stretches (e.g., a half-seated forward fold), while encouraging more flexible students to deepen safely without pushing limits.

My goal is to help you feel confident and supported, as you explore your practice.

3. Creating an Emotionally Accessible Space

Yoga is as much about the mind as the body, and I foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. For those with sensory sensitivities, chronic pain, or anxiety:

• Sensory Adjustments: I keep music soft and optional, dim lighting when possible, and avoid strong scents to create a calming space.

• Pacing: I guide breathwork and meditation at a gentle pace, offering pauses for those who need time to process or rest.

• Choice and Consent: You’re always empowered to skip or modify poses without explanation, ensuring you feel in control of your practice.