I discovered the power of peaks and snow three years ago, on my first season in the French Alps. I learnt to snowboard and also, how to use yoga to put my body back together again.
I fell in love with the mountain energy and it's ability to make me feel more grounded, as well as the huge perspective shifts it offers. As someone who shivers at just the thought of cold water, it just makes so much sense to split my year in this way and bring yoga to a community of snow lovers, who physically challenge themselves every day. Plus, the issues affecting our alpine environments are something I would like to learn about first hand.
This winter I'm stationed in the picturesque town of Morzine to get my fix of powder. I'll be running snow specific yoga with a variation of yin and yang classes and workshops, for holidaymakers and locals alike.
classes in morzine
Stay tuned for pop up classes combining YIN - helping relax, restore, reduce injuries, wind down and explore mindfulness and YANG - perfect to strengthen legs and core and create flexibility, tone, awareness and control. With the power of balance - actively resting as well as simulating dynamic movement for the slopes - watch how your riding capacity increases and technical prowess improves!
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chalet yoga
If, you work for a chalet company and would like to source a yoga instructor for your guests, then look no further! I am set up in the French system, fully insured and fully qualified, with 8 years teaching experience. I offer private & group classes, with prices starting at €30. My days and times are flexible. I have equipment and can come direct to your chalet providing it is in the Moraine area.
Feel free to drop me a line to discuss your requirements.
seasonaire yoga
Have a group of people keen for some yoga and a space to use? Then I can come to you and provide an intro to "yoga for the slopes" as well as mediation or pranayama. We want to look after our bodies during the winter months; the stress and strain of working, riding and most likely partying will take its toll, so self care is most definitely needed. As a seasonaire myself, I also know that money is tight, so am happy to offer discounted rates. Get in touch and we can talk more.
SNOW RETREATS
Standard snow holidays tend to centre around adrenalin fuelled slope action, with plenty of heavy, rich food, boozy “apres ski” and late nights that can leave us wired, broken and fuzzy. On a snow retreat, we spend time utilising body awareness through our yoga practice to strengthen, stretch and minimise injuries, adding healthy food to nourish and meditation for a clear mind. We believe in harnessing the mountain prana, the energy of this region, allowing it invigorate our body, mind and spirit and sending us home feeling fuelled and enlivened.
We see yoga as a pathway to more awareness, acceptance and a deeper experience of "what is". It is essentially tapping into the power of the heart, to reach the energy of creation that connects us all. Snow retreats are about cultivating balance and equanimity by combining both Yin and Yang yoga; watch how your ability to enjoy the mountain improves with every yoga session.
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