Ad Astra Yoga & Pilates

Ad Astra Yoga & Pilates Fitness expert specialising in:

⭐️Vinyasa Yoga
⭐️Pilates Seniors
⭐️Pilates Strong
⭐️ Yin & Nidra I teach my favourite 3 classes - Pump, Mat Pilates and Yoga.

Founder, Jayne Attwood holds many qualifications, including;

✔ Level 2 Exercise to Music
✔ Indoor Cycling Advanced Instructor
✔ Pump FX
✔ Boxercise & Kickboxercise Instructor
✔ Level 3 Mat Pilates Diploma
✔ Level 3 Yoga Diploma + Advanced Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra & Level 1 Yin Yoga
✔ Pilates for Orthopaedic Conditions Diploma
✔ F L E X Instructor
✔ EMD-UK Ready Mark for covid-19 compliant classes

"So

let me say hello and tell you a little about me. Having been into sport (swimming, running & triathlon in particular) all my life, I decided to start turning an interest into a career in 2010. I have taught exercise in various forms around West Oxfordshire as my full time career for 10 years, gaining qualifications, teaching experience, and having lots of laughs. I’ve participated in Yoga for 25 years, but once I completed my Yoga Teacher training, I just knew that this was where it would be at for me. In my world of crazy teens & hubby working away from home, sharing my love for Pump, Yoga & Pilates is a MUST to keep me mentally and physically sane. I’ve had a great experience taking my classes online during the COVID-19 lockdown and it has been a blessing to be able to start COVID risk-managed face to face classes again more recently though. Physical Goal: Half Ironman

Teaching Passion: Yoga – I love it so much because it can be so many different things – slow, fast, sweaty, calm, strong, stretchy, mindful….. Everyone needs some yoga in their life – and just to dispel a myth – you do NOT need to be flexible to do Yoga! Favourite Ways to Keep Fit: Yoga (obviously), Pump, walking & 5-10km runs (well, jogging really). I use guided meditation from the Calm app to keep my brain fit too. Top Nutrition Tip: Keep a track of your carbohydrate intake! The NHS recommends around 260g of carbs/day. If you’re trying to lose weight, or are peri-menopausal, I’d recommend below 120g/day, with your biggest carb source being vegetables, then fruit, then starchy carbs (brown/wild rice, quinoa, baked potatoes, oats)."

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08/05/2026

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🪚 This is Saw, in Pilates, but narrower than you're probably used to.And then I've added a cheeky lift at the end - it m...
06/05/2026

🪚 This is Saw, in Pilates, but narrower than you're probably used to.

And then I've added a cheeky lift at the end - it makes for a really nice spinal mobility move - just remember to keep that shoulder back...

Do ever you move your spine deliberately and with considered control?

Every part of your body hangs off this delicate structure, so it's worth looking after it, and supporting it with a strong core.

Pilates is the perfect class for just that, so come and join us in the community centre on Tuesday mornings, or Wednesday evenings.

Give your spine some love 🤗

🧘 Pilates for All
⌚ 10am Tuesdays
🧘 Pilates Flex
⌚ 7pm Wednesdays
📍 Carterton Community Centre
🆓 DM for your first class free, or book now
🎟️ https://www.adastrayoga.org/portal/

Cobblers! Or Baddha Konasana in Sanskrit...Amazing for the abs, but actually really great for increasing flexibility in ...
05/05/2026

Cobblers! Or Baddha Konasana in Sanskrit...

Amazing for the abs, but actually really great for increasing flexibility in the hips, groin, and inner thighs while providing relief from lower back pain too.

Why aren't we all doing this every day?!

Well, you could do it once a week with Ad Astra...

Monday nights at Carterton Community Centre are for Vinyasa Yoga. Visit the website for more info, or DM for a free trial class (don't forget your mat - or ask to borrow one).

See soon?

Menopause, cortisol and yoga – This is how yoga can help calm the stress hormone...The latest scientific insights into ...
01/05/2026

Menopause, cortisol and yoga – This is how yoga can help calm the stress hormone...

The latest scientific insights into and focuses heavily on the response system.

Some research highlights that as and drop, the body loses its natural ‘buffer’ against cortisol – the stress hormone.

This creates a situation where stress actually stays in the body longer, and when cortisol is up, the body’s natural instinct is to cling onto fat – it’s a whole hunter gatherer thing in case of lean times and not at all your fault!

Research also shows that actually rewires our stress response, making us more sensitive to cortisol than ever before. I’ll say it again – it is NOT your fault!

I've looked at the latest scientific insights and put it in a blog - follow the link in the comments to read more 👇

TBF, I often am... 🤭
01/05/2026

TBF, I often am... 🤭

These variations on forearm plank are designed as a micro active resting moment in between other not-so restful moves fo...
29/04/2026

These variations on forearm plank are designed as a micro active resting moment in between other not-so restful moves for the abs!

Mat Pilates doesn't use any equipment, except the occasional ball and magic ring or band, but you don't really need anything more for this one...

By the end of Thursday you'll be thanking me!

Pilates For All on Tuesday mornings has gentler versions of the same stuff we're doing in a Wednesday Flex class, and both classes make it easy to progress the moves if you feel ready (or go back to the earlier version).

Join us for some abs-olutely brilliant fun!

🧘 Pilates for All
⌚ 10am Tuesdays
🧘 Pilates Flex
⌚ 7pm Wednesdays
📍 Carterton Community Centre
🆓 DM for your first class free, or book now
🎟️ https://www.adastrayoga.org/portal/

Oh we did have fun with this one!Well, they asked for balance and core, so...Moving three times (or more as we improve),...
28/04/2026

Oh we did have fun with this one!

Well, they asked for balance and core, so...

Moving three times (or more as we improve), between Warrior Three and scrunching up, still on one leg - you can definitely tell the stronger side on this one, and we had a lot of giggles toppling over 😆

If you're looking for a serious yoga class, this might not be for you, but if you're serious about doing yoga in a fun, friendly group - come on in!

🧘 Vinyasa Yoga
⌚ 7pm Mondays
📍 Carterton Community Centre
🆓 DM for your first class free, or book now
🎟️ https://www.adastrayoga.org/portal/

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24/04/2026

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Pilates! And the new focus for the new term is balance and core here, too...These are Single Leg Stretches, in varying d...
22/04/2026

Pilates! And the new focus for the new term is balance and core here, too...

These are Single Leg Stretches, in varying degrees of challenge.

Number #1 on the Joseph Pilates list for mat Pilates this one is great for spinal flexion, maintaining a stable neutral pelvis, and deep abdominal work.

You won't feel it right away - it's definitely a grower!

We've got a new peak pose for a new yoga term!Half moon 🌓This can be performed with a block as I'm demonstrating here, t...
21/04/2026

We've got a new peak pose for a new yoga term!

Half moon 🌓

This can be performed with a block as I'm demonstrating here, to make sure you retain good form and safe balance.

Why?

Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana) is an excellent posture for improving balance, strengthening the legs, ankles, and core, and opening the chest and hips. It also helps relieve back pain, reduces stress, and increases overall stability. It is frequently used to boost coordination while promoting a feeling of mental calmness.

Our focus this term is balance and core, so I think it fits perfectly 😊

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17/04/2026

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Marigold Square
Carterton
OX181AX

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Monday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9:45am - 11:30am
Thursday 9:45am - 10:45am
7pm - 10:45am

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