Simply Yoga and Therapies

Simply Yoga and Therapies Flowing Hatha based Yoga and Yin Yoga classes, 1 to 1 sessions, workshops & complementary therapies

Want to take your yoga practice outside? Join me this Saturday at Sandy Farm/Fferm Dywod for an hour of stretching and r...
21/08/2025

Want to take your yoga practice outside? Join me this Saturday at Sandy Farm/Fferm Dywod for an hour of stretching and relaxing. Suitable for beginners and more experienced yogis 🧘🏻

Child’s Pose (Balasana) is a gentle, restorative yoga posture that’s often used for rest and relaxation during a yoga pr...
17/08/2025

Child’s Pose (Balasana) is a gentle, restorative yoga posture that’s often used for rest and relaxation during a yoga practice. Here are the main benefits:

🧘🏻. Physical Benefits
1. Stretches the back, hips, thighs, and ankles
2. Relieves back and neck pain
3. Improves flexibility

🧘🏻 Mental & Emotional Benefits
4. Reduces stress and anxiety
5. Promotes introspection and mindfulness

🧘🏻. Other Health Benefits
6. Improves digestion
7. Helps with fatigue

When to Use Child’s Pose
• As a rest between vigorous yoga poses
• After workouts to cool down
• During moments of anxiety or overwhelm
• Before bed for relaxation

If you want to stretch and relax or dance your cares away there are 5 yoga classes and 2 FLexercise classes to choose from each week, with a bonus Yin Yoga class in on the first Sunday of every month.

To find out more or book your space on any class, contact Freddie on 07833663717.

I’m often asked if my classes are suitable for beginners and I’m always happy to say that through the use of modified po...
10/08/2025

I’m often asked if my classes are suitable for beginners and I’m always happy to say that through the use of modified postures I aim to make my classes accessible to everyone.

Whether you are just starting out on your yoga journey or if you’re an experienced yogi my classes will have something in them for you -

🧘 Asanas (postures) to help you improve flexibility and balance, increase strength, boost circulation and support weight management

🧘 Pranayama (breath control) to help regulate blood pressure, reduce stress and anxiety, contribute to emotional balance

🧘 Relaxation to help calm the mind, release physical tension and help restore energy

Looking good for Saturday morning’s Yoga at Sandy Farm/Fferm Dywod. If you’re planning on joining us, check out joining ...
08/08/2025

Looking good for Saturday morning’s Yoga at Sandy Farm/Fferm Dywod.

If you’re planning on joining us, check out joining details and drop me a message - Freddie on 07833663717 ☀️

Saturday morning Yoga at Sandy Farm/Fferm Dywod and making friends with the locals after class. A great way to start the...
02/08/2025

Saturday morning Yoga at Sandy Farm/Fferm Dywod and making friends with the locals after class. A great way to start the weekend 🌞

If you want to join us there are 3 more classes scheduled over the next few weeks. Message or call me (Freddie) on 07833663717 reserve your space.

It’s August so must soon be time for Sunday Yin Yoga! If you want to join us on Sunday, 3rd August, 10.00 am, Abersoch ...
01/08/2025

It’s August so must soon be time for Sunday Yin Yoga!

If you want to join us on Sunday, 3rd August, 10.00 am, Abersoch Village Hall, for a relaxing Yin Yoga class - text or call Freddie on 07833663717 to book your space (£6 pay in advance, £8 pay on the day).

Wednesday is Yin Yang Yoga day! You can join me at 10.00 am at Llanengan Village Hall or 6.45 pm at Morfa Nefyn Pilates ...
19/07/2025

Wednesday is Yin Yang Yoga day! You can join me at 10.00 am at Llanengan Village Hall or 6.45 pm at Morfa Nefyn Pilates Studio. Message or call me on 07833663717 to book your space.

Yin Yang Yoga is a balanced practice that combines two complementary styles of yoga: Yin, which is slow, passive, and meditative and Yang, which is more dynamic, active, and energetic. This blend creates a holistic experience that benefits both the body and mind.

Key Benefits of Yin Yang Yoga

🧘🏻 1. Physical Balance: Strength + Flexibility
• Yang yoga (active) builds muscle strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health through flowing, heat-building sequences.
• Yin yoga (passive) targets connective tissues (fascia, joints, ligaments) with deep, long-held stretches to improve flexibility and mobility.

🧘🏻 2. Mental and Emotional Resilience
• The Yang portion helps release stress through movement and breath, providing a sense of accomplishment and energy.
• The Yin portion encourages stillness, reflection, and mindfulness, reducing anxiety and promoting emotional release.

🧘🏻 3. Energy Balancing (Chi or Prana)
• Yin Yang Yoga is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and aims to balance the energetic pathways (meridians).
• It helps unblock stagnant energy and restore vitality and harmony in the body.

🧘🏻 4. Stress Reduction and Nervous System Reset
• Yin activates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping to calm the mind and body.
• Yang stimulates the sympathetic nervous system in a controlled way, preparing the body to handle challenges with more ease.

🧘🏻 Who It’s Great For:
• People with hectic schedules who want a full-spectrum practice.
• Those seeking emotional healing or mental clarity.
• Athletes who need to combine mobility work with strength.
• Anyone looking to balance high-energy lifestyles with deeper introspection

13/07/2025

Why are we focusing on hips at this week’s Wednesday class in Morfa Nefyn?

1. Increases FlexibilityYoga poses help gently stretch and open the hip flexors, glutes, and inner thighs, improving your range of motion.

2. Reduces Hip and Lower Back Pain. Tight hips often contribute to lower back discomfort. Yoga helps relieve muscle tension in the hips, reducing pressure on the lower spine.

3. Strengthens Supporting MusclesYoga builds strength in the hip stabilizers (glutes, adductors, and abductors), which supports better alignment and reduces injury risk.

4. Improves Posture and Alignment. Tight hips can tilt the pelvis forward or backward, leading to poor posture. Yoga encourages neutral alignment and awareness of hip positioning.

5. Enhances Circulation and Mobility. Many yoga poses stimulate blood flow to the hip joints and surrounding tissues, aiding in recovery, joint lubrication, and mobility.

6. Supports Emotional Release. Hips are considered an emotional storage center in some yoga traditions. Deep hip-opening poses can release stored tension and promote emotional well-being.

7. Improves Athletic Performance. Flexible and strong hips are crucial for athletes (runners, dancers, lifters) — yoga supports greater power, agility, and injury prevention.

8. Supports Balance and Core Engagement. Stable hips improve balance and core integration, which is key in both daily activities and advanced yoga postures.

Here’s one of the sequences we’ll be working with. To book your space message or call Freddie on 07833663717 Morfa Nefyn Pilates Studio

13/07/2025

Tuesday’s practice is all about hips. Many people carry emotional and physical tension in their hips, especially from long periods of sitting, high-stress lifestyles, or past trauma.

The following is a simple yoga sequence that focuses on gently opening the hips and releasing tension.

Tuesday’s classes are: 10.00 am, Pwllheli School School of Dance and Performing Arts and 6.30 pm, Llanengan Village Hall. Message or call Freddie on 07833663717 to book your space 🧘🏻

Our theme for Wednesday evening’s class in Morfa Nefyn is working with both the Earth and Water elements - excellent for...
06/07/2025

Our theme for Wednesday evening’s class in Morfa Nefyn is working with both the Earth and Water elements - excellent for helping with weight control and improving joint health.

We’ll combine a gentle activation with flowing yoga sequences, followed by yoga postures to help ground you and bring balance to both the physical and energetic levels.

To book your mat space, message or call Freddie on 07833663717.

Many thanks to everyone for joining me for Sunday Yin - hope you’re shoulders are suitably relaxed!
06/07/2025

Many thanks to everyone for joining me for Sunday Yin - hope you’re shoulders are suitably relaxed!

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