Root To Rise - Yoga and Meditation

10/02/2022

A gentle flow for pregnancy. 🧘‍♀️

A chance to slow down. 💭
Connect with yourself. 😌
Connect with your baby. 👩‍🍼
Breathe. 😮‍💨
Move. 🙆‍♀️
Prepare for birth. 🤰
Rest & Restore. 💤

*Join me for free online pregnancy yoga classes Mondays 6-7:15pm.*

*Join me in-person for donation based pregnancy yoga classes on Thursdays 12:30-1:45pm at the YogaHub Studio, Sheen Lane, SW14 8LP.*

DM or email [email protected] for more information. 🥰

31/01/2022

Local and Online Classes this week

The schedule for classes this week continues as below:

Monday 31st January:
7:30 - 8:15pm: Power Flow online

Tuesday 1st February:
10:00am - 11:00am: Yin Yoga online
6:15pm - 7:15pm: Beginner's Flow in-person at St Michael and All Angels Community Centre, Barnes (SW13 0NX).

Wednesday 2nd February:
6:00pm - 7:00pm: Beginner's Pose Workshop in-person at Barn Elms Sports Centre, Barnes (SW13 0DG)
7:15pm - 8:15pm: Beginner's Flow in-person at Barn Elms Sports Centre, Barnes (SW13 0DG)

Thursday 3rd February:
*10:30am - 11:30am: Beginner's Flow in-person at Barn Elms Sports Centre, Barnes (SW13 0DG)* (new time and venue this week)
1:30pm - 2:30pm: Yin Yoga in person at The Chateau, Barnes (SW13 9PH)
6:00pm - 7:00pm: Vinyasa Flow in-person at St Michael and All Angels Community Centre, Barnes (SW13 0NX).

Friday 4th February:
No 10am Barn Elms class this week (back next week)
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Slow Flow online
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Power Flow online

Please get in touch [email protected] or go online to www.roottorise.co.uk to book.

Emma at RootToRise provides a variety of yoga and meditation classes with the intention of making yoga and meditation accessible to all. Classes are offered online and in-person in Barnes, Putney and Hammersmith.

31/01/2022

*Pregnancy Yoga classes starting next week - 7th February*

I will be beginning Pregnancy Yoga classes both online and in-person (in Mortlake, London) from Monday 7th February. These classes will initially be free (online) or donation based (in-person) whilst I complete my training with LushTums. If you, or anyone you know, if pregnancy and might be interested in coming along, please do get in touch.

Online:
- Mondays 6 - 7:15pm via Zoom

In-Person:
- Thursdays 12:30pm - 1:45pm at the YogaHub studio on Sheen Lane (SW14 8LP)

These classes will incorporate gentle, safe movements, breathing techniques that can be carried through into the birth, a period of relaxation, and of course the space to give yourself the care and attention that you need both during pregnancy and beyond.

A time to chill out a bit.
A time to connect into yourself & with your baby.
A time to share what’s happening & how you feel.
A time to move and get yourself comfy in your changing body.
A time to learn some birth prep.

Please do send me a message or email [email protected] if you would like to find out more. :)

Image credit LushTums

17/01/2022

Pregnancy Yoga Classes coming soon!

I am currently working towards completing my pregnancy yoga teaching qualification with LushTums, and as part of the course, need to run a series of classes to practice teach.

I am proposing to start these classes, one online and one in-person, in the week of 31st January.

Whilst I am completing my training, the online classes will be offered free of charge, and the in-person classes on a donation basis.

If you, or anyone you know, are pregnant and might be interested in coming along to give it a go, please do get in touch by email ([email protected]) and we can take it from there.

These classes will incorporate gentle, safe movements, breathing techniques that can be carried through into the birth, a period of relaxation, and of course the space to give yourself the care and attention that you need both during pregnancy and beyond.

A time to chill out a bit.
A time to connect into yourself & with your baby.
A time to share what’s happening & how you feel.
A time to move and get yourself comfy in your changing body.
A time to learn some birth prep.

I will look forward to maybe hearing from you soon! (Message or email [email protected] if you are interested).

22/12/2021

And for those of you further afield, here is my online schedule for January 2022.

Can you make 2022 the year when you commit to a regular practice, and start to live and experience the many benefits of yoga?

Online classes are £7.50 for one, or £27.50 for 4. My intro offer is 4 classes for £15 (for those completely new to my classes) - a great place to start!

Online classes will start up from Tuesday 4th January 2022 (take a look at www.roottorise.co.uk for the weekly schedule and to book.

22/12/2021

Looking ahead to 2022... Here is my in-person class schedule for January (full online schedule to follow).

Perhaps use the New Year as a time to get into something new, and give a class a go! 😊🙏

Classes can be booked either individually (£12 for Vinyasa or Yin, and £15 for Beginner's) or in a block of 5 (£55 for Vinyasa or Yin, and £60 for Beginner's).

In-Person classes will begin on Thursday 6th January 2022.

For more information or to express interest, please email [email protected].

22/12/2021

Beginner's Workshop Series - Starting again Wednesday 12th January

From Wednesday 12th January, I will be re-starting my Beginner's Workshop Series at Barn Elms Sports Centre, 6-7pm. This is for everyone from beginners to those who would like to revisit a few fundamental poses in more detail.

In these sessions, we will spend the first part of the class out of flow, but simply going through a series of poses, really breaking them down, and giving me the chance to have a look at you in the shapes and offer guidance as to how to feel them land more strongly in your body.

We will then spend the second part of the class in a shorter flow sequence, in which we move through the poses which we have just consolidated (along with a few others potentially), in rhythm (much like a shorter version of the beginner’s flow). As we go along, I will also introduce some of the key ideas of yoga beyond the poses, hopefully giving you a good introduction to the practice!

If you let me know in advance of the class any particular poses you would like to work on, then I can see if I can include them in the week(s) that you would like to attend, ensure that you really do get the most benefit out of the session.

These workshop classes will run on Wednesday evenings, 6-7pm at Barn Elms Sports Centre, Barnes (SW13 0DG). If you are interested, but this time does not work for you, please let me know, and I will see what I can do.

The cost of these classes will be the same as my Beginner’s Flow (£15 for 1, or you can use them as part of a block if you buy 5 classes for £60).

You can book through the website here, or by emailing [email protected].

21/12/2021

Introducing Online Yin Yoga Classes in January 2022!

These have been a success over the last few months, and I am pleased to be continuing the classes into the New Year.

A bit about Yin Yoga...
Yin Yoga is a deeply relaxing practice in which we work on letting go of tension in muscles, and softening the body into gentle, deep stretches. Rather than working muscles, Yin Yoga strengthens and mobilises joints and bone tissue. We use props in order to hold our bodies in the shapes, and every pose can be adapted to fit all bodies of all mobility. It is a wonderful complement to a more dynamic, strong yoga practice (in which muscles are strengthened), as here the focus is elsewhere - the muscles can rest and recover, and flexibility, mobility and suppleness can be built in the joints. Unlike in a dynamic yoga practice, in Yin Yoga poses are held gently for a few minutes, rather than a few breaths.

As with most yoga practice, Yin yoga is also a deeply calming practice for the mind. With a focus on breath, and an emphasis on tuning into all of the sensations in the body moment by moment, becoming present to the here and now, Yin Yoga is a wonderful release from the stresses and busy-ness of daily life. The perfect opportunity just to slow down, to check-in with yourself, and to let go, even if just for the hour, of whatever else might be happening at that time.

The poses are simple and accessible to all.

Please do consider giving it a go in the New Year! It is a wonderful compliment to a more dynamic Power, Vinyasa or Beginner's Flow Practice. :)

13/10/2021

FREE Online Yoga Nidra Class - Tuesday 19th October, 7:45 - 8:15pm

Yoga Nidra (or 'Yogic Sleep') is a deeply relaxing practice which actually has more similarities to meditation than to a physical yoga class. It is usually practised lying down in a comfortable position, and all you need to do is listen to my voice as you are guided into the state between waking and dreaming.
It is extremely restful and is increasingly recognised for its benefits which include, but are not limited to:
* Reduced worry and stress,
* Improved sleep,
* Increased self-awareness and creativity,
* Improved memory.

If you'd like to know more, please take a look at my recent blog article (https://roottorise.co.uk/blog.html), which explains some ways in which Yoga Nidra can help with stress reduction. I would certainly recommend giving it a go to experience some of these benefits for yourself!

Please do consider joining me for this free taster session on Tuesday to see what this practice is all about! There is no effort required - all you need to do is to make yourself comfortable lying down (cushions, pillows, even pyjamas welcome!) and then let my voice guide you into a state of, what should be, deep rest and relaxation.

Please go to www.roottorise.co.uk and book using the code NIDRA19, or email [email protected] to sign up and receive your Zoom link. I would love to see you there!

Emma at RootToRise provides a variety of yoga and meditation classes with the intention of making yoga and meditation accessible to all. Classes are offered online and in-person in Barnes, Putney and Hammersmith.

07/10/2021

NEW - Beginner's Pose Workshop Series

I will be starting a slightly new type of Beginner’s class as of next week.

In our beginner’s flow classes we move through a series of simple poses with which you become more familiar week by week, allowing us to stay in our flow and rhythm of the breath. We do not necessarily spend lots of time in each pose, and I do not come around adjusting and giving personal guidance to help you find the shape’s alignment and feel stronger in it.

In order to help beginner's (and more experienced yogis looking to consolidate their practice) to understand a few of the poses better, so I thought I would introduce a series of Beginner’s Pose Workshops over the next 6 weeks, which you can come along to for one or more as you prefer.

In these sessions, we will spend the first part of the class out of flow, but simply going through a series of poses, really breaking them down, and giving me the chance to have a look at you in the shapes and offer guidance as to how to feel them land more strongly in your body. We will then spend the second part of the class in a shorter flow sequence, in which we move through the poses which we have just consolidated (along with a few others potentially), in rhythm (much like a shorter version of the beginner’s flow).

If you let me know in advance of the class any particular poses you would like to work on, then I can see if I can include them in the week(s) that you would like to attend, ensure that you really do get the most benefit out of the session.

I am intending to run these workshop classes on *Wednesday evenings, 6-7pm at Barn Elms Sports Centre, Barnes (SW13 0DG)*, starting this Wednesday (13th October) if there is interest. If you are interested, but this time does not work for you, please let me know, and I will see what I can do.

The cost of these classes will be the same as the Beginner’s Flow (£15 for 1, or you can use them as part of your block if you have bought 5 classes for £60).

I will look forward to hearing your thoughts on this (all comments and feedback welcome!).

Thank you so much, and maybe see you soon!
Emma 🙂

06/09/2021

NEW ONLINE BEGINNER'S YOGA CLASSES - STARTING THURSDAY 23rd SEPT, 6:45 - 7:45am.
Alongside the in-person beginner's classes which I offer at several venues in Barnes (see post below), I am also pleased to announce a new online series of beginner's classes that will be starting on the 23rd September and running for 6 weeks from there.
This will be an early morning series to allow you to fit it in before work, and practice from the comfort of your own home at this time!
My online classes are just £7.50 each, and you are welcome to come along to the first without needing to commit to the full block.
Please do get in touch if you are interested, and spread the word!
🙏

06/09/2021

Schedule for the local Yoga Classes that I will be running in Barnes & Putney.
The Beginner's & Vinyasa Flow Classes start again on Monday 20th September.
The Yin Classes start again on Monday 27th September.
For enquiries or bookings, please do message me directly! 🙂