I began Yoga in my 20's [I am now 69!] but didn't re-discover it again until the year 2000 and immediately knew I wanted to be a Yoga Teacher and qualified with the British Wheel of Yoga.  I have now been teaching for 20 years along side a very busy and successful Counselling Practice of 38 years [now retired from Counselling].

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Also a Holy Fire Reiki Master.​​

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ARE YOU DOING THE RIGHT YOGA FOR YOU? 

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I am aware that we can 'Westernise' Yoga too much and so I prefer to stay as true as possible to the ancient concepts and Philosophy of Traditional Yoga.  I am also aware that not everyone will know Vanda Scaravelli inspired Yoga which forms the base of my classes. 

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Follow this link to learn more about Scaravelli-inspired yoga:

 

 https://www.juliashawslowyoga.co.uk/scaravelli-inspired-yoga

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Follow this link to join my Youtube free Yoga Class:

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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPHImPw9c1uAjA-2DpL5_w?sub_confirmation=1

 

Slow Yoga is for anyone who dont want the fitness/power styles, but are practicing yoga for remedial reasons and to take care of their joints.

 

All those constant 'hip openers' and sun salutations are not for me anymore!    But many Students prefer them which is why my Yoga is not for everyone.  

 

Slow Yoga might be a small 'niche' market, but all the marketing tools in the world say; "Teach what you love".     And I am.   I have no wish to be an Instagram sensation!   I built this website myself,  [yes, it shows, I know!  It really isn't mobile friendly !].  I love teaching this style of yoga and I know there are others out there who no longer can't, or don't want to practice the more Power Yoga styles too. 

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I have practiced the Power and Fitness Yoga's in the past, but now prefer, and my body appreciates, this more thoughtful and Mindful way of practicing.  Especially my wrists!

 

I am not ultra thin or flexible, I am just me.    Yet, this style also compliments the stronger yoga's.   The slow, unhurried deep moves are based on Vanda Scaravelli's teachings and provide a beautiful balance to the more physical styles. 

 

I have been lucky to attend many workshops with talented Teachers who actually met Vanda and learnt directly from her and I continue to meet and work with teachers who have been taught by THESE same teachers, so my journey just goes on and on.   I try and teach how to 'un-do' as opposed to 'do' yoga.  And 'non-attachment' to the perfect shape we try and force our bodies into and find the ease in the movement instead.  No violence on the joints, as your inner voice becomes much softer and kinder to yourself.

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​I don't think I will ever retire!