I’m Lizzie and when I first did yoga I hated it.
At the first class I went to, it was a marvellous display of fancy gymnastics and even though it was a beginner’s class everyone could touch their toes and I got nowhere near. The teacher didn’t know what to do with me or how to make the postures work in my non stretchy body. It made me feel out of place and uncomfortable in my own skin.
That feeling is what drove me to become a yoga teacher. I sought out a training course that focussed on making yoga for everyone, and for adapting the postures to suit all bodies and all nervous systems.
I offer weekly classes, 1:1 and small group sessions, seasonal retreat days tied to celebrations and moments in the modern celtic calendar (with the Beautiful Bear) and yoga nidra practices to help rest.
My aim is to encourage curiosity and awareness, guiding you to tend to your needs to help make life more joyful.
Yoga with Lizzie is by far my favourite time of the week. The classes are warm and welcoming, they are inclusive for all abilities, and tiered pricing makes them accessible for all budgets. I have been to pregnancy yoga, park yoga and a rest and relaxation evening event and loved every one. Even in a group setting, Lizzie will strive to tailor your workout to what you need as an individual. She is kind, genuine and relatable and I’m so glad I’ve found her classes.
Jessica C
The importance of rest
I believe that rest is a radical practice. In our culture which prizes productivity and squeezing as much out of ourselves as possible, it’s absolutely radical to stop, to slow down, to refuse to participate in the hamster wheel.
For me, a practice of yoga (and especially yoga nidra) helps me to weave restful moments into my life – not because I have done anything to earn them, but because our very existence as animals in nature requires that we rest. In this always-on culture that we find ourselves in this isn’t always easy, but it’s essential.
For me, resting feels like taking back power.
What you’ll get from my classes
- A practice that works for you. I’ll never suggest that a pose needs to look in a certain way. I’ll encourage you to explore how a pose feels in your body, and work within your body’s range of movement. In my own practice I use lots and lots of props so feel free to bring along your favourite cushion or block or whatever you like to use as well.
- A way to connect to your body and beyond. So much of the time in this world we’re very disconnected from what’s going on in our bodies. Yoga as a practice can help us to get back in touch and nourish ourselves, which in turn can help us to connect to that which is other to ourselves.
- Inclusivity. Everyone is different, but everyone can practice yoga. Whether you have an injury or condition, or you just haven’t done yoga before, I’d love to guide you to start a practice that can support you in different ways throughout your life.
- Teaching based on evidence, safety and compassion. I’m fully trained and always learning. I’m fascinated by how the body works, how the nervous system works, how breath works. My teaching is always grounded in what is safe and what works for you, without any judgment.
- But it’s not serious. Yoga and movement practices for me are a chance to explore my body and connect with myself, but also do fun new postures and fall over. Often in classes there’ll be time to have a play and see what happens.
Lizzie’s Yoga classes have been absolutely amazing. From the welcome email, to meeting me at the door, Lizzie instantly put me at ease. Lizzie has such a calming, positive vibe, that encourages us all to practice to our own individual abilities. The classes have had such a positive impact on helping me to relax, use breathing techniques in my day to day busy life. I would absolutely recommend Lizzie’s Yoga class.
Michelle F
My qualifications and courses
I trained with Yoga Quota (now Nourish yoga training) for my initial qualification and my pregnancy and postnatal teacher training, and I’ve taken various other trainings in accessible and chair yoga, yin yoga, yoga nidra, yoga for children and many other things. I’m always learning!
Lizzie Edwards 