Vernette Butler

The Kirtan / Sound class is a sanskrit mantra call and response and sound vibration work, it's an effortless sing-a-long meditation which is uplifting, releasing and easy. The benefits are de-stressing, calming, helps release happy hormones, helps boosts self confidence and self esteem.

You don't need to be able to sing in tune or remember words but if you enjoy singing in the car or shower and love the feeling it gives you then this is for you...with bells on! It's more of a western style kirtan, meaning it's light hearted with offering of the what the sankrit means and then inviting you to find your own interpretation of that, so dont worry if you about it conflicting with any religion or faith as you can attribute it to your own beliefs or take it for what it is - soundwork that has strong physiological and psychological effects.

It will be on a Wednesday evening after the previous class at 8.00 for 1 hour

Please do enter the hall until the hall doors (with the yoga sign on) are open, please wait outside in the foyer incase the previous class has overan for any reason. Thank you.

Parking in Churchfield Road which is free after 6pm. Venue is above library and entrance is at the front, up the stairs, first floor and through door on the left

Yin/Yang Yoga - 95mins

STYLE: Class alternates weekly between Laya (Kundalini) Yoga and Yin Yoga

Enquire as to what class is running each week as it alternates and you may prefer one style or the other.

Alternates weekly between Laya / Kundalini Yoga and Yin Yoga - two ends of the yogic spectrum.

Kundalini is active / vigorous kriyas and breathing techniques sourced from Tantric texts, Sivananda / Bihar and the wonderful teacher Carolyn Cowan, to detox, tone and energise every system in the body.

Yin Yoga poses are held passively, in meditation for 5minutes working into deeper connective tissues. Students find its depth quite surprising.
More details on these styles can be found here http://www.vernyoga.com/styles

Please check there is space before attending and fill in the online health form if it's your first time in class.

Please bring your own mat if you have one, although they can be purchased from me, please let me know if you wish to buy one.

Also for the Yin class, please bring x2 blocks if you have them (can be bought from me), x2 bricks (as above), a bolster/ firm cushions, a hand towel can help on some postures and a blanket for relaxation. You may want to dress warmer for this practice as no heat is built up in the body.

Parking in Churchfield Road Car park - free after 6pm, Venue is above library and entrance is at the front, up the stairs, first floor and through door on the left

STYLE: Blended classic power yoga / Core Strength Vinyasa / Sunpower Yoga

L1+/L2: (inter-mixed) Open to those with previous yoga experience, or those who feel able to keep up with a slightly more challenging pace or stronger practice.

Medium / fast paced class working on strength and flexibility with dynamic salutes, arms balances and occasional HIIT, Barre and / or Pilates bursts when ability and time allows.
(Level may drop a little if it's a very full class or has lower level students in attendance that day).
NOT suitable for beginners unless already fairly active and fit - enquire if unsure.

If you feel very stiff and inflexible but you are fairly fit, try the L1 or L1+ classes first.

Earthpower Yoga will bring together all the different styles of power yoga that Vernette has trained in and each week will have more emphasis on one style than the next from classic power yoga / asthanga, Sun Power Yoga, Core Strength Vinyasa, kundalini kriyas, HIIT Yoga (High intensity interval training) , Barre and Pilates.

Parking is via Churchfield Car park and is a pay and display. Please make sure that you get 2hours from 9.20 to cover and over run etc...

You may need to bring a towel and water with you, especially in warmer months as you will sweat!

STYLE: 'Core Flow Yoga' 75 minutes

Level 1+ A reasonable level of mobility / fitness / some previous yoga experience is helpful for this class, but not essential if fairly fit and active.

Class pace changes due to collective ability of all those attending but generally a medium pace / vinyasa flow class concentrating on building inner heat, strength and flexibilty.
Suitable for those with a little yoga experience (4-6weeks+) or those that are reasonably fit / mobile.

Slow, doesnt always mean gentle! Slow means a controlled flow to build strength through flexibility and grounding.

Can be a little chilly, please wear layers to take off and put on as and when and maybe bring a blanket.

Please check there is space before attending and fill in the online health form on my website if it's your first time to class.

(Please bring your own mat as spares are limited)
Mats can also be purchased from me, please let me know in advance if you wish to buya a mat.

STYLE: Slow Flow Blended Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga and Pilates to work the deep core lines of the body, tone, stretch and relax. Held in the ladies gym, Curves, but out of hours so OPEN TO NON MEMBERS, MEN AND WOMEN!! 95mins

L1 - all abilities welcome, gentle blend of hatha flow and yin class suitable those needing a more restorative or gentle practice, however it is STILL a flowing class and still has the sun salutes so a reasonable amount of fitness or mobility is required, although modifications are there to help, I'm also happy for people to leave bits out, rest and watch if they need to due to illness or injury - you dont have to do it all to gain the benefits and energy of the class, as we learn from watching and listening too!

New students will need to contact me first and fill in the online health form.

Parking in Colonels lane, Abbey Green, Abbey Gardens (all free) or Sainsburys (paid)

Please bring your own mat if you have one, although they can be purchased from me, but let me know in advance so I can bring one along.

Please check there is space before attending.

STYLE: Hatha / Core Strength Vinyasa / Sunpower / Sahaja Vinyasa flow

L1+ (inter-mixed level): A reasonable level of mobility / fitness / some previous yoga experience is helpful for this class, but not essential. May not be suitable for beginners unless already fairly active and fit - enquire if unsure.

Please note, this is not a gentle or passive stretch class but is a medium paced flow class with sequences, held postures and breath techniques, to build strength, flexibility, to calm and yet energise every system in the body.
(Level drops if its a very full class or has many beginners in it).
Be warned, we may dance too!

Parking inside school through the big silver gates, then walk through wood gate and you'll see the hall lit or the door open.

Please check there is space before attending and fill in the health form if it's your first time at class.

Please bring your own mat as spares are limited
Mats can also be purchased from me, please email me if wanting to buy a mat to ensure I have them with me.

STYLE: Blended Hatha / Core Strength Vinyasa / Sun Power / Sahaja Vinyasa flow

L1+/L2 (inter-mixed): A reasonable level of mobility / fitness / some previous yoga experience is helpful for this class, and / or those who feel able to keep up with a slightly more challenging pace or stronger practice.
May not be suitable for beginners unless already fairly active and fit - enquire if unsure.

Please note, this is not a gentle or passive stretch class but is a medium paced flow class with sequences, held postures and breath techniques, to build strength, flexibility, to calm and yet energise every system in the body.
(Level may drop if its a very full class or has lower level students in attendance).

If you feel very stiff and inflexible but you are fairly fit, try the L1 or L1+ classes first.

This class still works on elements from Core Strength Vinyasa, Sahaja Vinyasa (spontaneous fluid movement), Sunpower Yoga and Classic Hatha and is generally a little stronger and quicker than Thursdays Class (Level/pace drops if its a very full class or has beginners in).
Be warned, we may dance too!

A class with flowing sequences, held postures and breath techniques, to build strength, flexibility, to calm and yet energise every system in the body.

Please check there is space before attending and fill in the online health form if it's your first time in class.

Parking in Churchfield Road Car park - free after 6pm. Venue is above library and entrance is at the front, up the stairs, first floor and through door on the left

(Please bring your own mat as spares are limited)
Mats can also be purchased from me, please enquire about this before coming so I can ensure I have them with me.

STYLE: Blended Hatha / Core Strength Vinyasa / Sahaja Vinyasa flow

L1/L1+: Open to all levels, but some level of fitness / mobility is helpful (but not essential), as we still work on strength and flexibility through flow in this class and that it is not just a gentle or passive stretch class.

It is a slow-medium flow class that works on elements from Core Strength Vinyasa, Sahaja Vinyasa (spontaneous fluid movement) and Classic Hatha
(Level/pace changes dependent on the collective ability of the group that week).

Be warned, we may dance too!

Please check there is space before attending and fill in the online health form if it's your first time in class.

Parking in Churchfield Road Car park - free after 6pm Venue is above library and entrance is at the front, up the stairs, first floor and through door on the left

(Please bring your own mat as spares are limited)
Mats can also be purchased from me, please enquire about this before coming so I can ensure I have them with me.

Awakening Yoga - 95minutes

STYLE: Slow Flow Hatha yoga

Level 1 - suitable for all.

Class pace changes due to collective ability of all those attending that weekm but generally a slow flowing class. Modifications will be offered but we still do the sun salutes so a reasonable level of mobility is helpful. If unsure about the class - I'm happy for anyone to come sit and watch, or for anyone to rest and watch any part of this class if new or due to injury or illness. You dont have to do it all in order to gain the benefits, we learn from listening and watching as well as just absorbing the energy that yoga gives out.

Paid parking in Churchfield Road Car park get 2hours from 10.20am Venue is above library and entrance is at the front, up the stairs, first floor and through door on the left

Please fill in health form on my website before attending if it's your first time to class.

Please bring your own mat if you have one, although they can be purchased from me, let me know in advance if you'd like one.