Yoga Sundays

Yoga Flow Classes with me in Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield

Yoga

“We will flow together in sequence connecting mind, body and breath, releasing tension and increasing your energy. Work at your own pace and trust your body to find balance, strength and flexibility.”

— Olivia Reardon (yogaveta)

Why Yoga?

Yoga is so much more than ‘just a stretch’.

This wonderful ancient practice:

  • Preserves integrity of muscles and joints

  • Improves posture and strengthens abdominals

  • Improves coordination

  • Reduces tiredness due to increased circulation

  • Supports balance and movement with conscious, effective breathing

  • Increases sense of relaxation and wellbeing due to lengthened exhales activating your parasympathetic nervous system

Note: benefits are experienced with consistent practice.

Why Olivia?

With a martial arts background, Olivia learned to strengthen her body, use breath for movement and focus energy, all transferable to yoga. Olivia has applied this awareness, discipline and focus to her life and to her yoga practise.

Olivia started her yoga journey at the gym in 2015 and became hooked on yoga, pilates and body balance classes. The ancient yogic philosophies felt familiar to her martial arts history and Olivia chose to pursue yoga, more specifically the Ashtanga practice. Over the years, Olivia has attended many retreats, workshops and tried many styles of yoga. Olivia was encouraged to do the teacher training many times and like many of us always found a reason not to, she finally did so and as a result, found her reason why.

She cannot wait to welcome you.

Olivia is also a registered healthcare professional, understanding the holistic nature of the body and the benefits of positive, meaningful interactions with people.

Olivia is insured, has an enhanced DBS and is First Aid trained.

What to expect?

A chance to leave your busy life at the door and take 60 minutes for yourself. Over time and with regular attendance, you will feel more balanced, strengthened and flexible.

The class is a group session Vinyasa flow with Ashtanga influence. You can expect a reasonable challenge with plenty of options for you to choose your own level of comfort.

Our aim is for you to unwind and leave feeling uplifted. See you soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • It is essential for Olivia to receive this form before the class be informed of any relevant medical conditions or injuries that would contraindicate your yoga practise.

  • Something comfortable that you can move freely in. For example leggings, vest and t shirt

    We practice in bare feet but you can wear your yoga/pilates socks if you prefer

  • A yoga mat is essential.

    A blanket or a jumper and socks you can wear during relaxation at the end of the class. You can cool down quite a lot once we have completed the yoga flow.

    A water bottle. Drink as required during and as much as possible after class to stay hydrated.

  • If you are used to practising with props, yes. If you are new, see how you get on with the options and over the next few weeks you may want to invest in some yoga blocks and a yoga strap.

  • Yes, absolutely.

  • As with anything, consistency is key. Strengthening, balancing and flexibility takes years of regular practise.

  • Yes. Unwind through slow flows or something a little more energetic depending on experience and ability. Get in contact to discuss further.