Welcome to Floating Lotus!

Why practise yoga?

Through a yoga practice, you can access physical benefits such as:

  • strength,
  • flexibility,
  • increased heart rate variability
  • the benefits that come from a weight-bearing, low-impact activity, such as improved fitness, greater bone density, protection for joints and so on.

You may also access mental benefits such as:

  • an increased sense of wellbeing,
  • increased Self energy
  • reduced stress.

Why practise with me?

People often tell me that they can’t do yoga because they aren’t bendy enough. Well, we’re all on that journey! I try to offer classes which are inclusive and welcoming, not intimidating or very solemn and serious. You might not be able to touch your toes at the start of the class but maybe by the end, you will be.
Along with everyone who practises yoga, I’m on a journey- my practice ebbs and flows, is affected by other demands on my time and mental health, how well I’ve been eating and how much wine I’ve had the night before! If I include a challenging posture in a class, it will be something that I’m ‘working towards’ as well, so we can all laugh about it together as we wobble and lose our balance! Essentially, there’s no such thing as a ‘yoga body’ and no perfect yogi, either. We’re all ‘working towards’ and our journeys are all as unique as we are. We start from where we are today. You can watch some short videos of my self-practice here.

Important: It’s always a good idea to let me know about any injuries or medical conditions that you have which might affect your yoga practice. These could include joint problems, vertigo, pregnancy, anxiety, nerve problems like sciatica, or blood pressure issues.

Feedback about the classes: “Cerian creates a lovely environment and teaches in a way that makes yoga accessible for all. I walk away from a class feeling relaxed, calm and happy. I highly recommend giving Cerian classes a go.”

“Thank you I always feel great and more motivated after your class, I’m hoping I can make Wed too.”

What to expect from the classes

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Love to practise outdoors. Hoping to offer yoga in the park again when the weather warms and dries up a little 😊😎 #yoga #outdoors #move #getoutside #summervibes It’s been a hell of a week so it was lovely to go with the child to do some arm knitting with the @thechunkyneedle for #mothersday. We made blankets out of enormous stitches! So nice to share something a bit more in the art/craft side of life as other things have taken priority recently. Sometimes things don’t pan out as you hoped, or expected. Surprises often lurk in the wings and they aren’t always nice surprises. In those times, those interesting times, all you can do is breathe and wait, for ‘now’ to be ‘then’. This one is sold out, but drop me a message to be notified about the next one! This doesn’t look like much of a picture but I took it before my 6pm class this evening: it was STILL LIGHT!! 😎 Post sea-swim at Croyde this morning. Water temp was 8.7 and air temp 9 degrees. Absolutely lush! And the coat was ideal @zenbearyoga Not one but TWO books this weekend! Cheese. Snowdrops. Lush walks.Ancient trees and hedge lines. An outdoor bath! Cheese again. I’m so happy 💚 #yoga #gloucestershire #supportsmallbusinesses #halfterm #rest #wellbeing #break Beautiful soft tapestry blanket from @parkingonthewildside . Just gorgeous with Imbolc sunshine peeping in ☺️

Covid-19

Sadly Covid-19 has interrupted a lot of activities and yoga has been one of them. I’m grateful to be running classes again but with the following provisos:

  • Classes are socially distanced and I’m not making hands-on adjustments unless we agree together that I should.
  • I can offer you a non-porous mat, and antibacterial sprays and cloths to wipe them down before and after, but if you have your own mat please do bring it. I also have bricks, blocks, and straps but be aware that these are made of foam or cotton fabric so are hard to disinfect.
  • If you have any other props that you like to use- bolsters, blocks, books, mats, eye masks, or blankets- please feel free to bring them.
  • If we move into a higher tier or a lockdown, and classes need to be paused, class passes can be carried forward to when we are next practising together. I can’t offer refunds.
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Kit

As more studios ask us to bring our own equipment, or as we practise more at home, you may be thinking of investing in your own kit. If you are, please consider buying through this link to Ekotex, which will earn me a little commission.

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