Yoga & Mobility Classes in Nanaimo
Let me help you choose the style that’s right for you: Hatha, Vinyasa/Flow, Yin, Power, Mobility, Flexibility, Interval, Therapy, and more.
Yoga & Movement with Véronique
I’ve been teaching yoga and movement for more than 20 years. My approach combines traditional yoga with mobility, strength, functional movement and body awareness. Whether you’re looking for an active Flow practice, a slower Yin class or dedicated mobility work, my classes are welcoming and adaptable to different experience levels.
Vinyasa / Flow Yoga
What is Vinyasa Yoga ?
This style of Yoga connect breath and movement, moving fluidly from one pose to the next while cultivating equanimity and awareness. It incorporates strength, flexibility, balance, cardio, stamina. Benefits including building internal heat, increased stamina, strength, and flexibility, as well as stress reduction. One of the most famous Vinyasa is the Sun Salutation.
What can you expect from a class?
When I teach a class, I usually start with some sun salutations to warm up the body. Then I will review different poses/asanas to be sure we have proper alignment, then we will perform theses poses into a flow. Of course we will do Shavasana at the end. Expect the unexpected in a fun and welcoming environment.
Yin Yoga
What is Yin Yoga ?
Sink into stillness and slow down your body & mind. This class will help you increase flexibility and range of motion, will calm your mind and release stress. We will use gravity to get deeper into poses and the poses are held for a longer period of time than usual, usually around 3 minutes. This style of Yoga is suitable to everyone.
What can you expect from a class?
This style of class is a really slow pace as we hold poses for around 3 minutes per poses. I encourage you to bring warmer clothes, maybe even a blanket to get as comfortable as possible and sink into stillness.
Mobility and Flexibility
What is Mobility and Flexibility Yoga?
This class combines mobility exercises, stretching, yoga-inspired movement and self-myofascial release to help improve range of motion, body awareness and ease of movement.
We may use foam rollers, massage balls, yoga straps and other props while exploring different ways to move the joints and body. This class complements strength training, yoga and everyday activity.
What can you expect from a class?
Expect a combination of active mobility, stretching, movement and release techniques. Some exercises may feel challenging, but the goal is to explore your range of motion and leave feeling more mobile and connected to your body.
