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AbouttheYard


 

AT YARD YOGA WE OFFER A VIBRANT MIX OF HOT, VINYASA FLOW, HATHA, PREGNANCY AND YIN YOGA. THESE CLASSES ARE SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS OF ABILITY.


Yard Yoga was founded in 2014 by sisters, Sarah Campbell-Lloyd and Daphne Harman-Clarke. Their vision was to provide yoga classes in a warm, beautiful and welcoming space. During the 2020 lockdown, they developed an online studio for people to continue to practice at home, maintain their health and reduces stress. They believe that yoga classes should be accessible to everyone and it is never too late to start. So they have created a place where you can deepen and explore your yoga practice, achieve a greater sense of wellbeing and gain great health benefits from the infrared heating system in the studio. 

HOT YOGA AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Hot yoga is one of our most popular classes for both beginners and advance yogis. At Yard Yoga we have developed a Hatha based yoga sequence which addresses all areas of the body without putting any strain anywhere. It is easy on the arms and wrists and therefore suitable for most people. There are many health benefits from practicing including detoxification, building strength and increasing flexibility.


OUR STUDIO ENVIRONMENT

HEATING

Yard Yoga have state of the art Infrared heating panels in the ceiling of our studio to heat you during your practice. The warmth that we feel from the Sun is infrared and it is a natural and safe form of energy, standing in the studio with the heaters set to room temperature feels like standing in the sunshine! Infrared penetrates into the top couple of centimeters of your skin to heat your body directly, it does not heat the air surrounding you.The room temperature starts at 30-32 degrees celsius and increases to about 36-38 degrees celcious.

Because infrared penetrates into your body it warms and stimulates your connective tissues, ligaments, blood in your capillaries, fat in the layers of your skin, your immune system, your cardiovascular system and your lymphatic system. Infrared is much more effective than conventional heating at stimulating your body. Being warmed up so effectively helps to loosen your joints and allows you to go deeper into your yoga practice. It also helps the body to naturally eliminate toxins that you may be storing, these are sweated out during class. Infrared is so effective it can help the body to heal from injuries, strains and pain. In combination with yoga practice it can help to heal scar tissue and skin problems. Infrared can help promote the metabolism when combined with yoga, it also gives your skin a healthy glow and leaves you feeling deeply relaxed.

FRESH AIR

Our air exchange system circulates fresh air from outside throughout the studio and removes the stale air to make sure you feel comfortable throughout your practice.

HUMIDITY

Controlling the humidity in the studio is very important to get the most out of your hot yoga practice. It doesn't matter how many people are in there sweating, the studio will remain at the correct level to keep you at your peak during your practice.

 
YARD YOGA HOT YOGA FOREST ROW
 


TYPES OF YOGA

VINYASA FLOW

Fusing traditional vinyasa methodology with contemporary dynamic freestyle flow, this uplifting yoga practice integrates breath and movement, inner and outer alignment, strength and flexibility. These classes will appeal to new students or anyone who wants to refine their practice.

 

HATHA YOGA 

This gentle Hatha Yoga class is perfect for beginners, those recovering from illness and injury or looking for a more gentle class. The class is designed to combine both postures lying on the mat and standing to gently build up strength and flexibility. It is a great way to introduce yourself to yoga and build up to trying some of our other classes. 

Yin Yoga

Warm yin yoga is restorative practice primarily with floor proses. The poses are held for a prolonged period of time to affect the deeper tissues of the body. It calms also the nervous system and leaving you feeling rejuvinated and rebalanced. The class is held in warm environment to allow your body and mind to go even deeper without the distraction of the space around you.

Hot Yoga

We has a Hot Hatha and a Hot Flow class at the studio. Both are suitable for all levels but have a different feel to them. Hot Hatha is a hatha based sequence which is light on the wrist and arms but addresses all parts of the body. Hot flow is a more dynamic class. The class will vary every time and has a flow like quality to it. Both classes are great for building up strength while increasing flexibility.

YIN YANg YOGA

Yin -Yang Yoga is a gorgeous combination of a bit of fire and a bit of mellow to fully rebalance the physical and emotional body. Yin is the more internal part of this practice and the Yang is the more external part. The practice will start with a slower warm up, followed by some dynamic flow to heat the body and completed by a slow releasing Yin stretch.

PREGNANCY YOGA

These classes will provide a retreat in what can be a very busy & tiring time for many women. Gaining energy through practice, a woman can channel this energy to create a positive feeling about the birth of her child. Giving your body a chance to deeply relax in order to create space on both a physical and emotional level is key. The postures will support the physical changes that happen during pregnancy and in preparation for birth. Emphasis will be placed on releasing tension through breath and creating space in the abdomen. There is currently a pregnancy yoga class every Monday morning at 11am during term times. You can either buy class cards or drop-in for £12 per class.

Yoga Activation

Learn how to connect breath to movement in order to create full body activation. Throughout this 75 min class Yoga Asanas (postures), functional training and pilates inspired exercises will be used to fire up the whole body inside and out.

 



TEACHERS AT YARD YOGA

SARAH CAMPBELL-LLOYD

SARAH HAS BEEN EXPLORING YOGA FOR OVER A DECADE AND IS 500 HOUR YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFIED TEACHER

Sarah is particularly inspired by Vinyasa Yoga and its ability to create freedom and liberation in the body. Her teaching embodies the skill of delivering a lighter, more grounded and present awareness in the body and mind through using the creative art of Vinyasa Yoga ­ the synchronisation of breath and movement.

Sarah is the co­-owner and founder of Yard Yoga, a highly sought after Yoga studio in the South East of England, Forest Row. The studio not only offers Sarah’s blend of creative, dynamic Vinyasa Yoga but also a unique Hot Yoga known as Tapasya Yoga. This is a blend of Yoga postures which does not use the wrists and focuses primarily on building heat for deep muscle release and strength which results in greater coordination in the body.

Sarah is well known for inviting students to come and ‘try’ and for creating enthusiasm and motivation to enjoy yoga and all its amazing benefits.

Emily Gilchrist

EMILY DISCOVERED YOGA BACK IN 2002 WHILE SHE WAS LIVING IN MUMBAI AND HAS NOW BEEN TEACHING FOR OVER 18 YEARS.

Her training started with the school of Sivanada in Nyardam, followed by other schools of training including The Chanchanis Iyengar school in Dehradun, Usha Devi's school in Rishikesh, The Integral School of Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga in Dhramshala and the school of Transformational Yoga, based in Delhi.

Emily has also trained in - 'Integrating Mindfulness and Compassion for Professional Practice'  and practices as a  Mindfulness Coach.

Her passion for teaching has taken her around the world, including Ethiopia where she lived for 4 over years and set up a Yoga studio and karma Yoga project. She continues to organise a variety of holistic retreats around the world and currently resides in East Sussex.

Emily facilitates a joyful and nurturing safe space for people to come, share, unravel, let go and discover themselves in a new, harmonious and empowering way.

LUKE FOREST

LUKE HAS TRAVELLED THE WORLD LEARNING MOVEMENT, BREATH WORK AND MEDITATION TECHNIQUES FROM THE OLDEST AND BEST SCHOOLS AROUND. 

“In my classes I aim to create an enthusiastic, challenging yet calming environment for students of any level to grow and achieve their goals. By offering many different options in poses I aim to give students the opportunity to find what works for their body and to move themselves as far as they are comfortable in order to progress safely and with ease. My goal has always been to bring Yoga to as many people from as many different backgrounds as possible. I believe that this incredible system can benefit everyone, no matter their level of mobility or life experience.”

Luke primarily teaches hot Hatha and Hatha Yoga at Yard Yoga suitable for all levels of ability.

 

SARAH ALICE LEE

SARAH ALICE TEACHES A VARIETY OF CLASSES AT YARD YOGA BUT PARTICULARLY LOVES TEACHING HER WARM YIN CLASS TO COMPLIMENT THE YANG CLASSES AT THE STUDIO.

Sarah Alice has recently returned to the U.K after living in New Zealand and Australia for the past ten years. Originally from Eastbourne Sarah’s journey as a yogini started as a teenager. Having trained as a gymnast from an early age, yoga became her way expressing energy and her need for physical movement after she ceased competing. It was in 2011 after the Christchurch earthquakes that Sarah turned to yoga to manage the adrenalin overload in her body. During this time when when everyone was suffering from post-traumatic stress and exhaustion from the constant aftershocks, she witnessed how the practice of asanas and meditation created balance of the body and mind. Fascinated by the transformation in her own body and others Sarah completed her yoga teacher training under the tutelage of Eoin Finn (Blissology). She went on to study with Nikki Ralston developing an in-depth knowledge of anatomy. Sarah teaches Vinyasa Flow and Yin. Her love for movement and the creating balance in the body inspires her sequences and her thirst for physiological knowledge allows her to teach in a way that takes you deep into understanding your body.

SHIVANI MARIA

SHIVANI MANRIA’S INSPIRING JOURNEY WITH YOGA BEGAN 25 YEARS AGO AFTER A PROFOUND SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE.

Qualifying with the BWY in 2003, after a 500 hour + training, she is now an accredited Yoga Alliance Senior Teacher.

With a wealth of experience in various yoga disciplines, from Classical Hatha to Ashtanga Vinyasa, Mother & Baby Yoga, and now Yin & Restorative Yoga, she offers a profound and compassionate approach to sharing & teaching yoga.

Integrating her life experiences into her practice, Shivani Maria shares her wisdom in a relatable and authentic way, guiding others with empathy and understanding. Yoga has been her constant companion, providing strength and solace through life's ups and downs, be it celebrations, losses, injuries, growth, relationships, or motherhood.

By attending her classes, you'll not only deepen your understanding of Yoga but also embark on a transformative journey of self-knowledge, self-acceptance, healing, balance and renewed inspiration in your life.

Shivani Maria's dedication to the practice and her commitment to guiding others make her an exceptional mentor in the profound realms of Yoga. She now specialises in Yin & Restorative Yoga with elements of Sound Healing (Nada Yoga) and breathwork.

Danni Craker

“I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THE FEELING OF FREEDOM THAT YOGA GIVES ME, BOTH IN THE BODY AND MIND. I SEE THE YOGA ASANA PRACTICE AS A MOVING MEDITATION”

Danni discovered yoga in 2002. Yoga; asana, meditation and breath work, soon became an indispensable part of her life.

Danni completed her first 200 hour teacher training through Yoga Haven in Brighton in 2010 and her second 200 hour teacher training through Yard Yoga in Forest Row in 2023. She has also completed her 40 hour Yin Yoga teacher training with Yard Yoga.

Danni is passionate about guiding others to experience the many benefits of yoga that have been part of her life for over 20 years.

“On a daily basis I switch between practicing Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin and Hot Yoga, choosing the style that my body and mind needs that day. I love to teach all four styles as they have all played a significant role in my yoga journey.”

“As a teacher I love to know the why behind Yoga and am continually learning and exploring, and I aim to share this with my yogis. I see a yoga class as a practice and like to bring in an element of playfulness and exploration. I aim to create a space for yogis to leave their cares behind, to move in a way that supports their needs in the moment, and to leave more ready to take on the day”.

 

Charlotte Stewart

‘IN THE MIDST OF WINTER, I FOUND THERE WAS, WITHIN ME, AN INVINCIBLE SUMMER’ -ALBERT CAMUS

Charlotte started her yoga journey when she was deep in bereavement and yoga gave her the strength to process everything that came up without judgment. It was through that experience that she wanted to create space for others to practice yoga without fear and for people to find light during darker days.

Charlotte has been teaching at Yard Yoga since March 2022 and teaches a variety of classes including Hot Yoga, Hatha and Vinyasa yoga. She is also our front of house Studio Manager so many of you will have seen her before!

Jana Page

Jana has been teaching at the studio since 2019. Having completed her training in North India in 2015, she has infused the Sivananda sequence of yoga into dynamic flows that leave you feeling embodied.

It is her passion to teach classes that facilitate a deep connection to oneself through inviting you to move and breathe with intention and presence.

As a teacher, Jana loves to witness and support the transformation of her student’s yoga practice. She approaches yoga herself as an act of love, discipline, joy and celebration of being in the body.

Susannah White

Susannah has been teaching yoga for the past 15 years, predominately around Kensington and Chelsea before moving to Forest Row in 2020.
Originally a professional dancer, Susannah became injured and started her journey into healing. She first qualified as a Personal Trainer, before travelling to India to become a yoga teacher. Since then, Susannah has trained extensively, travelling around the world to work with different teachers and experts in yoga, functional movement and pre and post natal care. 

During the last 8 years Susannah has been studying to become a movement specialist in Pelvic Health for women, she is now qualified as an Advanced Post Natal Wellness Practitioner and has achieved her Level 2 certification from The international Hypopressive Board of trainers.
Susannah is continuing her studies with a 3rd Age Women global certification, a huge study into the affects of menopause and how to support women through this transition and beyond. And she will also be completing her Level 3 Hypopressive training before the end of the year.