Hatha yoga with Kanwal

In-studio live class every Friday 10-11 am

Please note, Larissa will be covering on August 7th 

This class is suitable for all levels – Beginners welcome.

Traditionally, Hatha yoga is an ancient Indian, holistic system of physical and energetic techniques aimed at purifying the body and balancing energy. It served as preparation for deep meditation and higher states of consciousness. Practices have evolved over thousands of years to the many yoga styles we find being practised today. You don’t have to be really fit or flexible – you just have to trust the process and see where it will take you.

Classes will typically include a gentle warm up, slow flows and strong holds to build strength and stability in the body with an emphasis on breath awareness. Deep relaxations, guided mediation and breath practices (pranayama) will help you feel grounded and present. Over time, you will develop tools to build physical and emotional resilience, bringing more balance on the mat and beyond. Expect to leave class feeling rejuvenated, more connected to your body and engaged with the world.

Drop in £13 or buy a Class Pass for 5 classes at £60 (valid for 60 days). Note that you still need to book a place when using your Class Pass.

All bookings to be made in advance via website – http://www.yogabliss.org.uk/classes/

Kanwal also offers online yin yoga classes on Sundays from 10.30-11.30am – a powerful practice, done largely through floor-based postures, held for several minutes to encourage the body to release deeply held tension in the joints, ligaments and connective tissues. Finding stillness, awareness and presence while you stay with your ‘edge’ (the point where you are physically and mentally challenged but still at ease) helps to bring a sense of calm, balance and wellbeing as we learn to pay attention to where we are at. Drawing from ancient Chinese meridian theory, postures work on the energetic body as meridians (energy channels) are stimulated and nourished. A great antidote to our fast-paced lifestyles.

Please see https://www.yogabliss.org.uk for more information.

THE TEACHER: KANWAL AHLUWALIA

Kanwal’s teaching style is characterised by warmth, gentleness and intuition. Her classes are engaging and inclusive, with an emphasis on deep stretches, slow flows and mindful breathing. She encourages students to go beyond the physical postures and delve into the transformative philosophy that underlies yoga. Kanwal was drawn to yoga in her 20s as a way of keeping a centre of gravity whilst working on women’s rights and social justice. She trained with Yogahaven in 2010 (hot, vinyasa) and more recently with Norman Blair (yin). Kanwal has had a regular meditation practice since 2017. She currently teaches hatha and yin yoga in South London.

For more information contact Kanwal on yogablissuk@gmail.com