In the classes we work in an unhurried way, releasing muscles and untangling joints to take tension out of the body and in this way inviting parts of the body that are seldom used to awaken and extend. Vanda Scaravelli's approach involves using a sense of gravity and allowing the breath to arrive and leave without restriction. Vanda believed yoga would be "accepted by the body when it is done without resistance."
After many more years than I care to remember of pounding wooden floors in the Gym in the pursuit of a fitter and healthier body, I have stumbled upon a regime so gentle yet so fulfilling that I have begun to doubt the benefit of such high intensive aerobic exercise. To me it is relaxing yet invigorating; it is calming yet empowering; it clears the mind of muddled thoughts and prepares you for the week ahead. Sue - Social Worker
This approach to yoga seeks to involve the whole body and a lot of time is spent making sure parts are not locked off from the rest of the body and connections and openings are made throughout the whole body. It feels good and it can be fun too. Once you've tried it your body will tell you it wants to do more.
I have a deep ache in my back (mostly from lifting grandchildren) which does not ease with exercise or rest. Yoga with Fairlie encourages 'letting go' of the tension I build up and consequently I have been able to develop some new posture habits that take away the pain! If I do yoga regularly I find I am pain free. Harriette South London Nov. 2009
Classes are suitable for any age, any level of fitness or stiffness!
I have attended many yoga classes for the best part of 20 years. Not only have the forms of yoga all been different but also each teacher brings their own style to the session.
After a lifetime of being a London cyclist, with repeated injuries from road traffic accidents, I've spent many years managing aches and pains. I practised diligently and had regular treatments of either Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Shiatsu or Tuina but the pain was only ever palliated.
I have now been going to Fairlie's class for over a year and the difference is remarkable.
Only now do I understand that my yoga practice had fundamental limitations whilst it was about Doing. The emphasis that Fairlie so expertly guides us through is about Un-Doing. In other words Letting Go or Releasing. This sounds simple and obvious but it's not! It's the greatest challenge of the whole session.
Only now do I fully appreciate that physical pain is so often a 'holding on'; be it tension from fear, anxiety or even grief , however long-standing. Once I learnt to surrender the tension only then did I experience the freedom to stretch and bend for example.
I feel very indebted to Fairlie for teaching in such a different way. She always gives each class member the necessary individualised attention with tremendous care and patience. My aches and pains are negligible and I recommend her whole-heartedly.
VR, South London
The classes last 1 hour 15 mins. and you can expect to leave feeling relaxed, restored and revitalised.
Classes
Mondays 19.15 Wood Vale, Forest Hill SE23 3ED
Tuesdays 18.30 Carver Road, Herne Hill SE24
Wednesdays 18.30 Wood Vale, Forest Hill, SE233ED
£10 a taster class and then book 6 (which can be taken over 8 weeks) for £57
Please get in touch to discuss a class time to suit you, personal coaching or treatments
Email: fairlie@freeingthebody.com Tel:
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