Her classes are based primarily on the late Vanda Scaravelli’s approach. This approach is a gentle, yet demanding form of Hatha yoga. The practice works with the breath and the pull of gravity to allow the whole body to find space and freedom and the spine to unfold.

Classes are suitable for all ages and all levels (from beginners to those with many years of experience).

For more about Nicole’s classes please see the About page

Yoga Classes in Eastbourne >>

• Adult Yoga Classes
• Park Yoga Classes
• Private Yoga Sessions

Retreats >>

Meditation Course >>

Carehomes >>

• Wellbeing Sessions for Residents
• Wellbeing Workshops/Courses for Carers
• Courses for Activity Co-ordinators and Staff

Yoga Classes in Eastbourne

Adult Yoga Classes

9 ~ 10am and 10.30 ~ 11.30am Saturdays at the Seafront Studio at Natural Fitness Centre (these are drop in weekly classes, pre-booking and pre-payment essential)
7 ~ 8pm Tuesdays at Emmanuel Church on Upperton Road (termly block bookings) Currently full but waiting list available

Park Yoga Classes

Sunday mornings from May to September at Longland Recreational Ground in Eastbourne.
I love teaching yoga in the park! There’s nothing quite like breathing, stretching, and relaxing while connecting with others in our community and enjoying the beauty of nature all around us. Please contact me if you would like to join our WhatsApp group for info about these classes.

Private Yoga Sessions

My private yoga sessions are tailored to your needs, whether you’re managing specific physical challenges, seeking deeper breathwork or relaxation or new to yoga. These are perfect on a one-to-one basis, or for small groups of family or friends who would like to practice together at a time and place that works for them

Retreats

I run seasonal half and full day retreats throughout the year. My retreats offer a unique combination of powerful ancient practices such as breathwork, yoga, yoga nidra and immersive sound bathing, to provide a nurturing and restorative experience. These retreats are always held in beautiful spaces, with nourishing food, drinks and gift bags, with time to connect with the others in the group. Please contact me if you would like to find out more.

Meditation

Wednesdays 6.20 to 6.50am

For the last 4 years, I have been running an ongoing meditation course. This course covers a very wide range of practices, including breathing practices,  visualisations, mindfulness practices and gentle movement.

Yoga teacher training: Meditation and the Mind module

Each year I have the pleasure of running the “Yoga and the Mind” module on the Apanaveda School of Yoga Teacher Training together with the founder, Victoria Adamson in Essex. These weekends are interactive and experiential and cover:

• • the philosophy behind meditation (the last 4 limbs of yoga)
  • the science behind meditation and benefits of meditating
  • key meditation techniques from these last 4 limbs, including breath awareness, mindfulness, body scan practices and visualisations
  • how to integrate these practices regularly into your life and yoga teaching, enhancing both your personal practice and your ability to guide students.
  • exploring and experience various meditation styles and ways to incorporate meditation into yoga classes effectively and safely
  • practical sessions where you’ll have the opportunity to guide meditations and receive feedback in order to build your confidence in bringing these techniques into your teaching.

Carehomes

My extensive professional experience in the wellbeing field includes 8 years of leading wellbeing sessions in care homes and independent living centres, as well as running courses for carers through our charity. On a personal level, I also bring my own experience as a carer and an understanding the unique challenges involved and how beneficial these wellbeing practices can be.

Wellbeing sessions for Residents

For residents in carehomes and assisted living homes, I run hour long sessions which focus on building mental and physical wellbeing. These classes follow the basic structure of my general yoga classes and include breathwork, slow mindful movement, mindfulness practices and relaxation. All of these are modified to the needs of the group in front of me, and all of which can be practiced from a chair. Students are reminded to listen to their own bodies and draw back and stop as needed. I always say that 99% of the work is already done, just simply being there in the session, connecting with the others in the group!

Wellbeing Workshops/Courses for Carers

I offer workshops/courses for Carers which focus on self-care, mobility, posture, and stress relief, with easy-to-implement exercises that can be done at work or home.

Recognising the demands and time constraints carers face, these interactive sessions will provide a chance to get together and explore a range of practical self-care practices to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The workshops are tailored to the group’s needs and are accessible to everyone, regardless of any mobility issues. The workshops will provide opportunities to:

• • explore slow mindful movements aimed at restoring and maintaining natural movement in the body, in particular improving spinal health, posture, strength, and foot care.
  • experiment with a wide range of breathing, mindfulness and restorative techniques that can be practiced during or between shifts, to manage stress and recharge
  • explore how to integrate the practices into both work and everyday life

Courses for Activity Coordinators and Staff

I offer a Foundation and an Intermediate course for Activity Co-ordinators and Carehome Staff, to develop and deepen their understanding of wellbeing practices. These courses offer the knowledge and practical skills to improve both their own and their residents’ wellbeing. We will also explore how to bring these practices into their everyday work, as they are more powerful the more they are practiced and lead to a greater sense of mental and physical wellbeing.