Yoga at St Swithuns, Worcester City Centre is a fabulous yoga space. Join us straight after work either online or in person. Time for yourself is vital and, to assist with the stresses of everyday life, yoga is a super addition. St Swithuns in Worcester City Centre is so easy to find and is a super venue with accessible facilities.
Classes start with Pranayama breathing techniques to help cleanse and detox our internal organs. Deep abdominal breathing will be taught and ideally adopted in everyday life. Breathing in and out through the nose is hugely encouraged as the hair follicles and mucus membrane act as natural filters.
The breathing techniques move on to Anuloma Vuloma, alternate nostril breathing. Listen to the instruction to ensure the right nostrils are being used at the right time, especially if you are online. Our minds are so often busy that emptying them is a real challenge, pranayama can help do just that and, assists you with meditation and quietening your mind.
Kapalabathi breathing is an advanced breathing technique taught when students are comfortable with breath retention. This not only assists with cleansing the internal organs but, also weight loss, alongside regular exercise and a healthy diet of course.
Asana is the physical bit known as yoga and is tailored to suit all levels. The majority of postures taught are demonstrated so if you are online and unsure, watch the demonstration but just as important listen to the instruction. Discomfort is encouraged but never pain so it is so important to listen to your body and recognise that our bodies change daily.
Yoga at St Swithuns City Centre Worcester finishes with a gorgeous 20 minute guided relaxation. Students adore this part which is as essential to yoga as the physical bit and the breath work.
Remember it is not about the end result but, the journey. You will be given more and less strenuous options depending on how you are feeling so go ahead, challenge yourself if you are in the mood on the day or chose to take it easy.
We are all built and shaped differently so work with your body. Yoga is not a competitive practice so do not compare yourself with anyone or, how you were once upon a time.
Compliment your current fitness regime with a traditional practise and see and feel the benefits. Connect with friends and family around the country or globe and do Yoga together by choosing the online option.
Please see our other online Worcester yoga class and our guided relaxation page.
Barbara
I love this blend of breathing techniques, classical yoga assanas and deep relaxation. Claire is a competent and caring teacher who takes seriously the welfare of each student to ensure everyone has the best possible yoga experience for them. I would recommend to anyone at any level
Claire Swaffield
Barbara thank you so much for your kind words and i so glad that the practise of traditional yoga suits you. It is so good to see you online particularly at this time.x
Ann Taylor
Hi,
I began classes with Claire around 10 months ago. Physically stiff and mentally exhausted. Cynical that yoga wasn’t for me but would give it ago!
Well, I attend 2 classes a week, don’t pretend to be an expert, overweight and over 50, but the stretching helps with 20 years of back problems, and the relaxation set at end of the class resets my head for a stressful week at work much to my surprise.
Claire is with every one welcoming and encouraging. This I, plan to make a lifelong habit.
Ann – Worcester
Claire Swaffield
Ann im so pleased that your back has improved and it shows that a regular practise really supports us both mentally and physically. Great too that you can access the classes online. Thanks for sharing x
simonmendes
My Chiropractor recommended yoga for my bad back. I’ve been attending Yoga classes with Claire for over a year now and much improved in body and mind!
The online classes are great. Claire’s instructions are clear and easy to follow and, at £7 a week for multiple classes, it’s an absolute bargain!
Claire Swaffield
So great Simon that you and Sarah can access the online classes and coming more than once a week too. Thanks for your review and i’m thrilled that you are benefiting from the classes xx
Caitlin
I joined Claire’s yoga classes to complement physio I was having for my knees. It’s now coming up to 2 years since I started and I no longer have problems with my knees. I also saw improvement in my strength just a few months after starting the weekly classes. Claire is a great teacher, explaining and demonstrating the postures clearly, and making sure the classes are tailored to suit all levels.
Claire Swaffield
Caitlin thanks so much and im so pleased that the classes and regular practise has helped physically. Its is great too that youre able to do the classes with your family.xx
Sue
I have recently returned to Claire’s yoga class following the pandemic and am thoroughly enjoying it. I have done yoga on and off throughout my life and wanted to come back to it as something I could now do for always. In a Tuesday class Claire guides us through breathing exercises, active movement and then relaxation. By the end of the class I am refreshed and relaxed and set up for another busy week. Claire’s yoga is the perfect compliment to the running that I do as well, and after 3 weeks I could already see an improvement in both my running and my flexibility. In my mid 50’s, I can honestly say that I have returned to yoga at exactly the the right time in my life for me. Thank you Claire.