about me
Hi, I’m Clare… I offer hatha yoga-based classes and holistic massage, in Deal and Sandwich. The yoga I teach is the yoga I practise; gentle, breath-focused and nurturing.
I completed my 380 hour yoga teacher training with Triyoga, London and I’m a fully certified British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance teacher. I have also trained with Jivana Heyman at the Accessible Yoga Organization and Bryony Duckitt at the YogaBeez Children’s Yoga School and I’m a fully qualified children’s yoga teacher.
az yoga & massage is named in celebration of my mum, Avril (Az, to some). The aim of my yoga classes, in particular, is to provide a space that my mum might have have enjoyed. I don’t think she saw herself as a ‘yoga person’. I would have liked to try to change her mind.
About az yoga
My classes are aimed at inviting the mind to focus on the body, through simple, mindful movements and breathwork, which help to quiet some of the mind chatter while grounding and softening the body, ready for a rejuvenating final relaxation: śavāsana. Strengthening of the body (and mind) and improved mobility are also a nice by-product!
People often remark that they feel ready for bed at the end of class, yet once they leave they feel energised and motivated for the remainder of their day.
While I don’t identify with one particular style or lineage of yoga, I am inspired by the teachings of T.K.V. Desikachar, who believed that yoga should be an individualised practice; making the practice work for the uniqueness of the individual, not the other way around. Other influences include Vanda Scaravelli, J Brown, Leslie Kaminoff, Donna Farhi and Peter Blackaby.
““Brilliant classes, amazing teacher. Highly recommend!””
About az massage
Holistic, Swedish, Deep Tissue & Champissage massage treatments adapted to your individual needs.
I trained for an ITEC Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage with Essentials For Health in London and a further ITEC Diploma in On-Site Massage and Stress Management with City Lit. I’ve also trained with Narendra Mehta at the London Centre of Indian Champissage (Head Massage), The Holos Massage School and Quantum Metta Thai Yoga Massage.
“My massage with Clare was exceptional. I’ve had many back massages but there was something about this one that was very special.”
az yoga for children