Saraswati Flow is a vinyasa “flow” yoga, meaning it is a continuous flowing sequence connecting every breath to every move; a moving meditation of body and breath awareness. In each class we work on one or two chakra areas, building up towards an advanced peak pose. This makes it somewhat more demanding than Hatha yoga, but with a rest and relaxation element incorporated into each class, you have time to let the body achieve a state of tranquility after giving the chakras a work out.

We change focus from one month to the next, building strength, flexibility and fluidity around the physical body, gradually. You will also have the opportunity to chant, and to reconnect with your voice, and breath, the linking mechanism between the heart and mind.

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of music, science and art, by honouring her, we remember the ancient wisdom and beauty of yoga that is still with us today. The Sanskrit sutras (threads/verses) of the ancient Vedic texts c.1200BC are poetic philosophy that we study and chant for inspiration. My studies in yoga has equipped me with the knowledge of this ancient philosophy, which you can apply on and off the mat, and I am grateful for these uplifting teachings, that add colour and richness to my life.

There are 7 chakras in the human body starting at the root and arriving at the crown chakra. Each chakra area is said to relate to a psychological function and an area of life. Chakras are whirling vortices in the body that connect us to each and every one of the people on earth. Man and woman, black and white, gay and straight, rich and poor, we all have the same chakra system. When we practice yoga we are giving the chakras a work out and our energetic, pranic, body is revitalised. We aim to connect to ourselves, and others, more authentically thanks to our practice.