Yoga for Women
Yoga for every stage of a woman's life.
Because bodies change and need different support at different times.
Traditionally yoga was taught by men for men. In the West, this situation has reversed and most people attending yoga classes are women with female teachers. Yoga traditionally includes asanas (the postures and movements), pranayama (breathing practices) and dhyana (meditation), amongst other practices. I include these traditional elements to support your body, nervous system and mind.
Is Yoga for me?
Beginners are welcome! You definitely don't need to have done yoga before to join this friendly class. And you are welcome with the body that you already have: you will develop flexibility and strength, you don't need these qualities to join.
Over the years, I have done different kinds of training that I incorporate into classes, including hypopressives (see below), somatic exercises, functional movement, to keep it interesting for you.
Winner of Matt Rodda MP's Small Business Award 2021 - nomination testimonials
“Tessa's yoga sessions are, quite simply, transformative! She offers such personalised support to her clients and advice which extends beyond yoga into all elements of well-being and self care.”
"Tessa is a very inviting and welcoming yoga teacher, with a huge amount of knowledge. Although you are in a class it still feels very individual. She shares a lot of information on women’s issues and provides a safe space to share."
"Tessa is a brilliant yoga teacher and advocate for the wellbeing of women of all ages. She is supportive and such a relaxing tonic in out frazzling world."
My qualifications
I am a senior yoga teacher and trainer, having initially trained with the British Wheel of Yoga in 2004. With advanced training including Pregnancy Yoga with Wendy Teasdill, Mother & Baby Yoga with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli and Trauma, Resilience and Embodiment Yoga with Aneta Idczak. I trained with Hypopressives UK in 2018.
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Well Woman Yoga
Thursday evenings (8-9.15pm) in person at Hemdean House School, Caversham and livestreamed online.
Beginners welcome.
Free parking
Individual tuition also available.
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Mother & Baby Yoga
Tuesdays (9.45-10.45 and 11-12) in person at Church House, Caversham. Suitable from 7 weeks postpartum. Postnatal yoga is for both the mum and baby.
Beginners welcome.
Multips welcome.
Free parking
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Hypopressive exercise classes
For incontinence, prolapse, diastasis recti (aka tummy gap / abdominal separation) and core strength. 121 or small group teaching on demand in Caversham or online.
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Yoga for Trauma
All the yoga I teach is trauma-informed, but sometimes a focused session on Yoga for Trauma is beneficial for an individual or group of people with the same experiences (e.g. refugees, birth trauma). I specialise in Birth / Perinatal Trauma
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Women's Yoga Retreat
Twice a year I hold a one-day yoga retreat.
Click below to see details about upcoming events.
Please also look for events under Menstrual Cycle Awareness, which often include yoga practices.
Try a yoga nidra relaxation now.
My favourite self-care activity is resting while listening to a yoga nidra relaxation. It gives me a regular dose of switching off physically and mentally. It's a smart way to rest because you can recharge in a set amount of time.
Try it for yourself. You will need 17 mins and a comfy place to rest.
Visit my YouTube channel: Yoga with Tessa for yoga sequences and relaxations.
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