The Yoga 7 Studio in the large hall of St Peter’s Village Hall is situated right next to Tesco St Peter’s. Our yoga classes in St Peter’s Worcestershire are perfect for Yoga as it is, warm, bright and airy and there’s plenty of free parking either in front of the building or on the Tesco car park. There are also cycle-racks close by and a great bus route running to and from the City Centre.
Yoga Classes St Peter’s Worcestershire
The Yoga classes here are suitable for both complete beginners and those with an established yoga practise. Options are given when we do the Asana, the physical bit, according to how you feel on the day. Remember the body is constantly changing so, it’s important to listen to your body. Experiencing discomfort is encouraged, but never pain and, only you know what pain feels like.
You will experience the benefits of proper breathing techniques in Yoga 7 classes, such as deep abdominal breathing and alternate nostril breathing (anuloma viloma). Kapalbhati breathing techniques are also practised for those already familiar with alternate nostril breathing but, this is an advanced breathing technique and not to be practised at home.
This yoga class always ends with a short Yoga Nidra, known in the West, as a guided relaxation of 5 minutes. Please bring a blanket to get the most out of the relaxation at the end of the class, not because the studio is cold but because the body temperature cools significantly after the physical bit.
Yoga mat, blocks and straps can be provided, although you are encouraged to use your own, particularly to help you practise at home in between classes.
Yoga 7 classes run throughout the year so there’s no need to interrupt your Yoga Practise over the school holidays. We are closed on Bank Holidays.
Mary Cope
This is the most brilliant class. Clare is just so nice, friendly and patient with “oldies” like me. There is no pressure and everything is explained really well. The time flies by. I would recommend this class to everyone whatever your age.
Claire Swaffield
Mary thank you so much and so glad we are able to continue classes online. If you have a mind and a body you can do yoga so age is irrelevant really. In fact some “oldies” are so much more able than many youngsters. Use it or loose it i say. Great having you in classes particularly during these strange times x
Fran C
Monday morning yoga with Claire is the perfect start to the week! There’s no pressure or competitiveness in the class and plenty of ways to do the posture that feels best for you on the day. I feel flexible, alert and refreshed after a session and ready to tackle anything. Online classes have worked really well and allowed me to take time out for myself while still doing work from home – so important in these strange times!
Claire Swaffield
Thanks Fran and so glad you are using this strange time wisely. I hope too that practising more than once a week is supporting and benefiting you whist we work from home. xx
Gail Oakes
I have been attending Claire’s yoga class at St Peter’s on a Monday morning for some time now and find it the perfect way to start the week. She explains and demonstrates very clearly always giving higher and lower options for the postures. Claire has for the foreseeable future transferred her classes online due to covid 19. They are just as enjoyable and you now get the same quality class as you would attending in person. I would thoroughly recommend anyone to try her classes.
Claire Swaffield
Ah Gail thank you and remember when you started years ago at the dance studio? Must be 5/6 years now. So glad you have continued with your practise and especially at this time!It’s so great for me too to see regular faces and have an element of normality at this time. x
BEATRICE Duckworth
I have been going to Clare’s classes for two years now. Firstly at St Peter’s Village Hall and now online and would like to say how much I enjoy them. She is always punctual, cheerful and very explicit in her instructions an d incorporates all the ethics of yoga in her classes which just flow along. The 20 minute relaxation at the end of each session just sets me up for the rest of the day.
Claire Swaffield
Beatrice Im so glad you have been able to access the online classes and find them mostly easy to use. It has been great having the majority of our Monday morning classes from St Peter’s Village Hall now able to meet, chat and continue our classes together, especially at this time. Thank you for your review x
Annette
I have been attending St Peters on Monday mornings now for sometime and thoroughly enjoy the class. Claire is very knowledgeable and explains everything very clearly. I certainly feel the benefit and it is a wonderful start to the week. The online class is brilliant in these extraordinary times. She is also a very kind and caring person.
Claire Swaffield
Annette thank you for your review and kind words. Im so pleased you are able to join in the online classes so much needed at this time. Im glad you are experiencing the benefits of a traditional yoga class. x
David Hughes
I really look forward to my Yoga session on a Monday morning. Over the couple of years or so that I have been attending the class, the physical and mental benefits have been significant. My back pain has gone, and my breathing is much easier, helping to keep my hayfever in check. Also at 70 + now is the time to make sure you keep mobile and fit. Claire is a great ambassador for the practice, and takes care of you every step of the way, encouraging you to push yourself, but at the same time keeping you in your comfort zone. I would recommend Yoga 7 to anybody. And now Claire offers on-line classes so you can practice in the safely of your home. Thank you Claire.
Claire Swaffield
David thank you so much for this great review. It’s hard to believe you are over 70, it really is. It goes to show that the more you do with your body and mind the stronger and better they will be in every way. Both you and Susan contribute to my brightening my week so much and i appreciate your feedback. So glad the online is working so well and that your brother in law now joins us from the South of the country.xx
Vivien Roberts
A few years ago I joined Yoga7 at the St Peter’s Monday morning class with Claire and really enjoyed the classes. Unfortunately, I needed to stop for a while for personal reasons.
At the beginning of the Lockdown I realised that this was the perfect time for me to restart the Yoga7 classes with Claire and gently improve my physical and mental health.
I have aimed to join Claire two or three times a week for classic and traditional yoga practice, which includes proper breathing techniques, postures…. some of the postures I find challenging, however, Claire shows you options for your own ability. This is followed by relaxation at the end…. which is amazing…. all via Zoom online in your own home.
Thank you Claire! ??
Vivien x
Claire Swaffield
Vivien it is so great having you back in the classes and that you are still experiencing benefits with yoga now online. Thanks for your lovely review x