Alison Le Mar Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki and Yoga

Physical postures/ movement, breathwork, mindfulness, guided meditation and blissful relaxation.

St. Jude Welcome Centre, 34 Tanners Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7JW

Please note that classes do not run on a Bank Holiday.

Physical postures/ movement, breathwork, mindfulness, guided meditation and blissful relaxation.

St. Jude Welcome Centre, 34 Tanners Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7JW

Physical postures/ movement, breathwork, mindfulness, guided meditation and blissful relaxation.

St. Jude Welcome Centre, 34 Tanners Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7JW

If you are interested in joining us in future then please do get in touch. Please do let me know whether you have any health issues that I should be aware of and whether you've practiced any yoga before (beginners are welcome so it's absolutely fine if you're a novice!) You will need your own mat. I look forward to hearing from you!

I teach predominately hatha yoga though it is rather an eclectic mix as I incorporate elements from different yoga traditions to enhance people's experience on the mat. The classes include both flowing movement sequences and postures that we may explore working in for a slightly longer period of time. We tend to explore some standing postures or movements, some sitting, some lying on your back, on your front or on hands and knees etc. Each class is accompanied by peaceful music to help relax the mind and soothe the soul.

I weave a meditative element and mindfulness skills throughout the physical exploration to help people access a greater sense of inner peace and presence.

All classes are mixed ability yoga classes for health, vitality and wellbeing.

They aim to help you find greater flexibility, strength, balance, ease of movement, calm, peace and inner stillness. Everything to help you release and unwind in mind and body.

Release your stress and restore your inner peace. An oasis of tranquillity for busy lives.

We work with an overriding theme for each block of six classes and we then explore a different aspect of the theme each week.

Each class starts with grounding, theme setting and breath work before we begin our asana or physical practice. We then have a further short breathing section or guided meditation before finishing with some blissful relaxation.

Each class explores the theme throughout its various elements to help provide a quality and well rounded experience that leaves you feeling blissed out, calm and content. Indeed, at the end of the class you may almost float out of the door with a freer, stronger body, quietened mind and open, uplifted heart.

My emphasis is very much on offering the holistic benefits of yoga which interweaves the benefits for the body, mind and spirit together. Please note that though each class is mainly physical, it is not a yoga 'fitness workout'. For more information on my yoga style and approach to teaching yoga, then please see here.

B.K.S. IYENGAR

No yoga, no peace. Know yoga, know peace.

St. Jude Welcome Centre is a light and bright hall in the grounds of the parish church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Faversham. It is situated in Tanners Street just off South Road near the Almshouses.

Driving access is from the one way system travelling along Napleton Road and then turning left into Tanners Street.

All yoga class are now held here. It is a beautifully calm and tranquil setting which is wonderfully conducive to yoga. On site free parking is available.

From November 2022 classes will be £12 per class when block paying and £14 per class if there is space available for anyone who may wish to 'pay as you go'.

When block paying, if you will miss a class in advance of the block beginning, just tell me the date/s you'll miss and deduct £12 per class but once the block begins payment is non-refundable or transferable, except due to cancellation. I politely request payment by cash, cheque, BACS or PayPal at the start of the block. Many thanks.

Classes tend to follow the school year and run term time only.

If you would like to 'pay as you go' it is *£14 per class (*though you are welcome to pay per class I do politely request that you contact me to check that there's space available as priority is given to people paying by block and some classes are often fully booked).

If you are unable to attend a class that you have pre- paid for, you may attend an alternative class through the block (providing space is available).

The NHS: A Guide to Yoga is a useful read for all you need to know to get started with yoga, including the health benefits, yoga styles for beginners, and finding the right yoga class for your needs.