Beginners Yoga
We know that yoga can seem intimidating and can seem like it’s a million miles away from what is attainable, achievable or even fun.
We also firmly believe that it really doesn’t matter how long your hamstrings are or whether you can touch your knees or toes or if you’re already in the cirque de soleil. Really that’s not what yoga is about. So what is yoga about?
To Movement for Modern Life, yoga is simply a tool. It is a tool which is guaranteed to make you feel better. Guaranteed. Starting with a little stretch and a little strength, you will find you feel a lot better in your body, and then you may start to breathe. You may start to feel some space in your head. In your life. You may start to feel that things feel possible that you never even knew were. But don’t take our word for it. Just get moving. Forwards ever, backwards never. Get moving and keep on moving a little bit every day. We have online yoga videos to ensure that you don’t have to even go out... Show more
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17:02Beginners 1: Move with the breath
Brand new to yoga? Unsure about where to start? Take Clare’s beginners series which is an unfussy approach to the fundamentals. Moving with the breath is the first step in yoga. Clare shows the difference between the natural breath and the “ocean” or Ujaii breath and builds in simple standing, kneeling and supine movements. Class finishes with a short relaxation.
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24:32Beginners 2 - Foundation Poses
Clare breaks down some of the fundamental yoga poses: Downward facing dog, lunges and cobra. These are building blocks for "Sun Salutations" that are taught in many yoga classes. Clare shows how to position the body: feet, hands, shoulders and hips, and build the poses with the breath into a flow that we’ll use across the beginners series. Class finishes with a short relaxation.
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29:04Beginners 3 - Standing Poses
Standing poses build up strength and steadiness. Clare explains how to build upon the foundations of the feet and breath and use the muscles of the legs to give stability and space. Class builds in the flow we have learned in previous classes. Props: 2 blocks. Coming next Beginners 4: Twist to Unwind ”¦
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20:00Beginners 4: Twist to unwind
Twists help you feel yourself again. So whether you’re stiff, stressed-out, sluggish, or plain out of sorts, Clare’s simple twist practice will leave you feeling grounded and re-energised. Perfect for morning or evening. The class ends on a savasana, so feel free to lay down and soak up the practice for as long as you need.
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23:25Stepping Stones to Practice: 1
KIck-start your 20 minute morning yoga practice with Kate's Stepping Stones series. Each week improve as Kate adds more challenging variations to the sequence. This is great for beginners and for those who want to make yoga a daily habit.
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43:33Restorative/Yin Yoga for Warmth, Stillness & Release
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24:26From Frazzled to Festive: Moving Meditation
For those whose minds race when they try to sit still, this class integrates gentle movement with the breath. Using flowing, gentle repetitive motions, we will anchor our busy minds to our bodies, creating a moving meditation that calms the nervous system and improves focus. Recorded 02/12/2025.
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44:59Soothing Sunday Gentle Flow
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38:22Embodied Somatic Yoga Flow: Rest & Restore
A deeply restful class designed especially for those living with fatigue or seeking deep replenishment. Gentle micro-movements and breath awareness prepare the body for stillness, before dropping into a guided Yoga Nidra for complete rest. This minimal-movement class is an invitation to restore energy and receive nourishment. Recorded 23/10/25.
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25:21Stepping Stones to Practice: 2
Kate’s morning series builds the pace, adding in some variations to last week’s sequence. Each week improve as Kate adds more challenging variations. Great for beginners and improvers who want to make yoga a daily habit.
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38:58Soothing Sunday Yoga Flow (2)
Easy-to-follow, inclusive, relaxing flow yoga with elements of restoration and meditation to soothe and wind down during the autumn. Focus on hip-openers while we couple breath with movement to soothe our minds and brighten our energy. Feel grounded, steady, peaceful, worked but also relaxed. This class is gently guided through verbal cues, with minimal physical demonstration to encourage a more mindful, inward experience. Recorded 19/10/25.
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38:15Soothing Sunday Yoga Flow (1)
Feel soothed ready for a great night’s sleep. A perfect class to wind down tension. Easy-to-follow, inclusive, relaxing flow yoga with elements of restoration and meditation to soothe. Unstick the stuck from head to toe in the body - moving the spine, hips, legs and chest - while deepening the breath and awareness of the here and now. A bolster/cushions, strap and blocks may be useful. This class is gently guided through verbal cues, with minimal physical demonstration to encourage a more mindful, inward experience. Recorded 12/10/25.
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