Class Styles
DYNAMIC FLOW
AYA’s Dynamic flow classes are designed to get you moving (& potentially) sweating. This class is open to all levels of experience. Variations and modifications of the poses are offered in every class. Classes are specifically designed to help address the common issues which affect us all as the result of the ergonomics of our modern lifestyle, e.g. (prolonged sitting, driving, deskwork etc).
This class is a comprehensive and balanced physical and mental experience, designed to ‘recalibrate’ your energy via use of a variety of postures and practices, aimed at improving your general posture as well as increasing your flexibility and strength. This class will leave you feeling uplifted, refreshed and integrated from head to toe, with increased overall physical energy and will help boost your mental and emotional clarity.
All classes are conducted in a warmed room to provide a therapeutic amount of deeply penetrating warmth into the body.
FLOW CLASSES
Flow classes are the perfect balance of our dynamic & chill flow classes. These classes are open to all levels of experience as variations and modifications of the poses are offered in every class. All AYA classes are specifically designed to help address the common issues which affect us all as the result of the ergonomics of our modern lifestyle, e.g. (prolonged sitting, driving, deskwork etc).
This class is a comprehensive and balanced physical and mental experience, designed to ‘recalibrate’ your energy via use of a variety of postures and practices, aimed at improving your general posture as well as increasing your flexibility and strength. This class will leave you feeling uplifted, refreshed and integrated from head to toe, with increased overall physical energy and will help boost your mental and emotional clarity.
All classes are conducted in a warmed room to provide a therapeutic amount of deeply penetrating warmth into the body.
CHILL FLOW
AYA’s Chill flow classes are open to everyone. All ages and abilities are welcome to attend. We slow things down a little in our Chill flow classes which is useful for those who are new to yoga, or for those who are returning to their practice or simply want to chill a little.
This class is an opportunity to move deliberately and with added focus on what you genuinely need to feel support on both a physical and mental level.
Chill flow classes will leave you feeling quietly energised and balanced in your mind, body and spirit.
All AYA classes are designed to help address the common issues which affect us all as the result of the ergonomics of our modern lifestyle, e.g. (prolonged sitting, driving, deskwork etc). This class is a comprehensive and balanced physical and mental experience, designed to ‘recalibrate’ your energy via use of a variety of postures and practices, aimed at improving your general posture as well as increasing your flexibility and strength.
All classes are conducted in a warmed room to provide a therapeutic amount of deeply penetrating warmth into the body.
FLOW & RELEASE
Incorporating practices from myofascial release, acupressure, pranayama, meditation, and yoga nidra; we’ll also explore the use of props to support our practice. There will be a yoga flow and static holds to balance the body perfectly.
YIN
In our Yin classes the pace is slowed right down, the focus is on doing one pose at a time and holding each pose for a few minutes. This allows you to relax, release tension and move deeply into the poses, something that is very much missing from our everyday lives. You are encouraged to turn your attention inward and turn your practice into a moving meditation. Yin yoga that targets the body’s deep connective tissue (fascia) including ligaments, tendons, bones and joints. The aim of Yin classes is to increase overall health and flexibility by maintaining or increasing joint range of motion, releasing tension, improving circulation and repairing damaged fascia. It is the perfect and essential balance to our very active lifestyles (Yang) and serves to help re-balance the body’s energy and calm the mind. It is accessible to anyone of any age regardless of yoga experience.
MAT PILATES
AYA’s mat-based Pilates workout focuses on core strength, flexibility, balance, and overall body awareness. The class will lengthen and strengthen the muscles while giving you a full-body workout. We will utilize the magic circle, theraband and small ball to help sculpt the body as well as increase strength and range of motion.
Mat pilates classes are open to everyone- all ages and abilities are welcome to attend. Variations and modifications of the poses are offered in every class.
This class is an opportunity to move deliberately and with added focus on what you genuinely need to feel support on a physical level.
All AYA classes are designed to help address the common issues which affect us all as the result of the ergonomics of our modern lifestyle, e.g. (prolonged sitting, driving, deskwork etc). This class is a comprehensive and balanced physical and mental experience, designed to ‘recalibrate’ your energy via use of a variety of postures and practices, aimed at improving your general posture as well as increasing your flexibility and strength.
All classes are conducted in a warmed room to provide a therapeutic amount of deeply penetrating warmth into the body.
YOGALATES
AYA’s Yogalates classes are a brilliant fusion of the physical, mindful and spiritual postures of yoga combined with the core strengthening and alignment of pilates. It is a holistic training method mixing yoga, pilates, pranayama & meditation practices. Yogalates meets you where you are in a functional and appropriate manner.
Yogalates classes are open to all levels of experience as variations and modifications of the poses are offered in every class. Classes are specifically designed to help address the common issues which affect us all as the result of the ergonomics of our modern lifestyle, (e.g. prolonged sitting, driving, deskwork etc).
This class is a comprehensive and balanced physical and mental experience, designed to ‘recalibrate’ your energy via use of a variety of postures and practices, aimed at improving your general posture as well as increasing your flexibility and strength. This class will leave you feeling uplifted, refreshed and integrated from head to toe.
All classes are conducted in a warmed room to provide a therapeutic amount of deeply penetrating warmth into the body.
Livestream Classes via Zoom
Join us from the comfort of home through Livestream on Zoom!
Every class on our standard schedule is available in this format. You’ll need a quiet comfortable place to practice. A yoga mat is advisable but not necessary. For yin classes, you’ll need a bolster (or 2 x bed pillows), a yoga strap (or a scarf or belt) and a block (or a small, firm cushion). For mat pilates & yogalates classes, you may need a pilates ring, small ball or theraband. We will always give alternatives if you do not have these at home.
AYA On Demand
For yoga and meditation 24/7, we have a library of pre-recorded classes with all your favourite teachers across all your favourite styles.