Frequently Asked Questons

1. What do I need to bring to a yoga class?
For details on what to bring and what to wear please refer to my

2. I am a bit nervous about attending classes, do you have any advice?
Attending your first yoga class can be a bit daunting and it can also affect whether you continue on the yogic path or not. I am very proud that all my classes are really friendly and relaxed. I encourage people to talk to each other and make friends (have a look at the testimonial page). In fact some evenings the chatter is so buoyant I struggle to start the actual yoga. I use myself as an example all the time and tell stories of all the times I have fallen over in Rotated Triangle (and if you are lucky I may lose my balance in class). I often talk with loving kindness about my beautiful Buddha belly and lovely curves I have that often get in the way of many a yoga pose but that does not mean that we should not keep ourselves fit and happy. I also host many open house parties where people can meet outside of yoga class and get to know each other better. If you still have concerns get in touch with me and we will sort something out.

3. Do you run beginner classes?
The way I teach is in stages so in my classes you will find people who have been practicing yoga for many years alongside those who are just beginning. From experience I have learnt that even the more experienced yoga practitioner benefits from the basics and learns to better position and align themselves. Equally, those who are at the beginning of their yoga journey can usually do asanas and sequences that would be considered more advanced in other classes. As long as we are all responsible for our own practice and work within the boundaries of our unique bodies there is no reason to limit a person's practice.

4. I am not flexible, can I do yoga?
This is a very common question. Simply, yes, you can do yoga. When I teach I give a number of different options so that the student can choose the best one for their body’s needs. It is also worth mentioning that yoga is not just about flexibility, it is also about building strength in the physical body. Indeed, yoga is more than just focusing on the physical body... you need to experience it to find out the true meaning of what yoga is.

5. Can I do yoga if I am pregnant?
Yes, you can do yoga if you are pregnant but please contact Jo to discuss further.

6. Can I do yoga if I am ill or have an injury?
Yes, you can do yoga if you are ill or have an injury but please contact Jo to discuss further.

7. Will I be the only man in the class?
The classes are diverse but I have to be honest that per class I have between three to seven men attending. It is a bit ironic as yoga was developed by men and in Eastern countries has had, and continues to have a huge male following. If this is a concern of yourself please get in touch with me and I will put you in the class with the largest amount of men attending.

8. I am overweight, can I do yoga?
I receive many emails from people with concerns about their weight who are worried about joining a class. Yoga has now become mainstream and everyone doing it seems to be beautiful, have the perfect body, the perfect smile etc. This is not the reality of life and I like to take pride in the diversity of students that come to my classes. We all come in different shapes and sizes and we all have different challenges/limitations. For every challenge or limitation we face in a yoga pose or sequence I have developed a way around it and if I have not developed it yet I will do so once the challenge arises. Having said that, if you still have concerns about this and would like to build your confidence before attending a class I recommend having a few one to ones with me. Quite a few people choose this option to build up their confidence and get to know their yoga practice a bit more before joining a class.

9. Why do you not teach in different levels?
So as to reduce our innate drive to compete. As soon as “levels” are introduced our internal dialogue becomes competitive and aggressive. From experience I have learnt that even the most experienced yoga practitioner benefits from the basics and learns to better position and align themselves. Equally those who are at the beginning of their yoga journey can usually do asanas and sequences that would be considered more advanced in other classes. As long as we are all responsible for our own practice and work within the boundaries of our unique bodies there is no reason to introduce levels or limit a person's practice.
Furthermore, yoga is more than just the physical exercises and the progression to different levels. Yoga works on many different levels of our being. The physical level if you will is the most superficial level, it is when we get beyond this level that a person really develops. But we all need to start somewhere and starting with the grossest sheath (i.e. the physical) is as good a place to start as anywhere. With time your practice will become more introverted and you will begin to explore the deeper layers of your being.

10. I cannot make all the classes in a block, what do I do?
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11. I have missed a class in a block, what can I do?
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12. I would like to attend on a drop-in basis, is this possible?
I offer very few drop-ins per class (please read our ). If this is the path you wish to follow please get in touch with me.