Gentle Yoga

Gentle yoga is often chosen for how safe, welcoming, and sustainable it feels. Its benefits come from moving slowly, using support where needed, and giving the body time to build confidence without strain.

• Feels accessible for all ages and ability levels.
• Supports joint health and everyday mobility.
• Helps reduce stiffness and built-up tension.
• Improves balance and coordination in a safe, steady way.
• Calms the nervous system through slow movement and breathing.
• May support digestion through gentle movement and relaxation.
• Helps rebuild confidence in the body after inactivity, illness, or injury

Yoga is complementary to, not a replacement for, medical treatment. Consult your doctor if you have a pre-existing condition.

Gentle yoga is shaped by accessibility, support, and a slower pace. These core elements are what make the practice feel safe, welcoming, and sustainable for a wide range of people.

1. Modified Poses for Every Body: In Gentle yoga, poses are regularly adapted to suit different bodies, abilities, and comfort levels. The goal is not to force the full expression of a pose, but to keep its purpose while reducing strain.
2. Slow Pace With Longer Holds: Gentle yoga moves slowly, with time to settle into each pose and rest between movements. This makes the practice feel calmer and more manageable, especially for beginners, older adults, or anyone returning to movement.
3. Extensive Prop Use: Props like chairs, bolsters, blankets, and blocks are commonly used to make poses more comfortable and accessible. In Gentle yoga, props are not a sign that you are struggling — they are part of how the practice supports the body well.‍
4. Breath as the Anchor: Because the movement is simple and unhurried, breath becomes the primary focus. It helps guide the pace of the class and gives Gentle yoga its calm, meditative quality.

A Gentle yoga class usually begins with a few quiet minutes to settle in, often lying down or seated comfortably. Some teachers may guide simple breathing or gentle joint movements to help release stiffness before the main practice begins. From there, the class moves slowly through a mix of seated, floor-based, and supported standing poses, with clear options offered throughout.

The pace is unhurried, and there is time to rest between movements when needed. Props like chairs, bolsters, blankets, and blocks are often used to make each pose feel more comfortable and accessible. Most classes end with a longer Savasana, leaving you feeling calmer, looser, and more at ease in the body.

Tell your teacher before class if you have:

• Recent surgery or acute injury
• Severe osteoporosis or bone density concerns
• Vertigo or inner ear conditions