CSV Yoga at Yoga with Virginia is both its own style of Hatha Yoga, and a set of physical and energetic alignment principles, core postures and core philosophies that any teacher or student can use to boost the benefits of their style. CSV poses are designed to release tension from the outer superficial body, and re- activate the inner body muscles to support the spine and joints from the inside out, instead of pressurising them from the outside in. Find out more on the Classes I Offer.

Yoga Shred at Yoga with Virginia is the CSV version of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) HIIT targets fast-twitch muscle fibres that yoga does not. Yoga works on mostly slow-twitch fibers, which build stamina and endurance for longer holding. Fast-twitch muscle fibers are what lift, tighten, define and tone your body, help you get stronger for movement without injury. Fast twitch is what we do a lot of in life, so we need to be strong in that way, too. HIIT optimizes your cardio capacity, or your ability to process oxygen, better than anything else. Find out more on the Classes I Offer.

Yin Yoga at Yoga with Virginia is a quiet, contemplative practice that speaks to the need in this crazy busy modern-day life to slow down, reflect, tune in and accept. Most people’s goals in life are to do things better, get more, gain more, change themselves, change the world, transform, evolve and keep moving forwards. When we put it like that it sounds (and is) exhausting. Evolution and moving forwards is great and necessary but only when balanced with the opportunity to let go, trust and surrender to what is. Find out more on the Classes I Offer.

For some people, moving from supine poses to standing poses can cause pain and take time. In this class we start on the floor, either sitting or on our backs, practice breathing exercises, then work through a series of stretches and some core activation exercises. Modifications are always suggested, as in any of the classes on offer.

Eventually we work on hands and knees, gradually bringing ourselves to standing poses and balances. Spending little time in standing poses we return to the floor for pelvic reset positions, further stretches, maybe a yin pose or two, finally ending up with relaxation. As in all the styles on offer, the breath is cued and we work in an anatomically sympathetic way to ensure students leave feeling relaxed and stretched. All the poses are standard yoga poses, some with a Core Strength Vinyasa twist. Find out more on the Classes I Offer.

Chair yoga at Yoga with Virginia involves a full body stretch whilst mostly sitting in a chair. The poses are adapted from classical poses. We start and end each class with deep, slow breathing to increase lung capacity. There is also an element of core work. We do stand for a few minutes, to practice standing stretches and balances but the chair is always there to hold onto if necessary. Modifications of all poses are offered and everyone works to their own flexibility and strength. At the end of the hour we finish with a cup of tea and a chat for those who wish to stay. Find out more on the Classes I Offer.