Our lives are busy and it can be challenging to find the space to slow down. Yoga creates a space where we can take a pause, focus on ourselves and feel better physically and emotionally. I started yoga in my early twenties when a work colleague encouraged me to go to a class. That first class marked a turning point in my life because not only did I feel so much better physically, but I came away with a feeling of stillness I had never experienced before. Over the years since that very first class I have never found anything else in life that gives me the feeling of complete stillness and well being that yoga does.

People come to yoga for many different reasons, often because of physical discomfort, stress or trauma in their lives. The beauty of yoga is it’s for everyone, yoga allows us to listen to ourselves and work kindly with our body and our breath, so we can start to release physically and free our minds. Yoga is a tremendously effective tool to help us manage both physical and emotional challenges and help us maximise our enjoyment of life.

You do not have to be strong, flexible or fit to come to classes with me and experience the benefits, and yoga can be extremely helpful in managing a wide range of long term health conditions. Over the years I have taught people of all ages and abilities in classes, one to one sessions and in workshops, and this has brought me much joy. I see my work as a teacher is to enable everyone to find their own path through yoga, making your yoga fulfilling and fun, whatever your starting point.

Welcome to Yoga for Life.

Vivien Hampson

Ever since happiness heard your name, it has been running through the streets trying to find you. Hafi