MEET CIARA JENNINGS YOGA
Namaste
Hey and welcome! I’m Ciara, Ive been practising yoga since I was 18 years old. It all started out by going to classes at which ever gym I was a member of at the time, and over the years its slowly grown from being something that I do to complement other sports that I have been doing, such as running marathons, triathlons, kick boxing, even pole dancing (yes I’ve done it all!), to now being a huge part of my life and the main focus of not only my physical fitness but self awareness and mental wellbeing as well!
I have recently undergone my Yoga Alliance 200 hour teaching training programme with The Yoga People in the magical Goa, India, where I spent a month living in a beach hut with a cockroach named Frank, learning to practice and teach Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series, the foundation of yoga, and the more recent playful, modern, high intensity Rocket 1 series, along with learning the history and philosophy and principles of Yoga, as well as Chakra training, Pranayama breathing techniques and meditation. It was an amazing experience, and one which I would love to share with you!
PHILOSOPHY
Root down from the earth, rise up to the stars
I think that Yoga is for everyone, no matter your age or ability, everyone should be able to practice Yoga in a safe and nurturing space without judgement! Every single person is an individual, every single body is unique and different and moves in its own beautiful way, there is no right or wrong, as long as you are feeling the posture and breathing then you are doing just great! I would like to open up Yoga to everyone, whether you have never practised before and are a bit overwhelmed and apprehensive about going to a studio/ group class and that you wont know the basics, or if you have been practising for a while and would like to deepen your knowledge, advance your practice or introduce a self practice into your routine, then I can help guide you on your journey.
Yoga citta vrtti nirodhah
'The modifcations of the mindstuff is yoga.'
1.2 Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Vinyasa- Nyasa 'to place', Vi 'in a special way'
'The action of linking breath with postures in a special order and flow. It is the blending of breath and movement to a point where they are the same'
The Yoga People
WHAT I DO
As well as studio classes I can bring the practice of yoga to you. Either by teaching you on a much more personal level, one to one, designing each class to personally fit your needs and aims, or to your work place and colleagues.
I am also teaching an online schedule directly into your home via Zoom, so please message me if you are interested in joining my on line community!
Yoga is not just about the physical practice of asana, it is about bringing the practice into your every day life.
1-2-1 YOGA CLASSES
Especially for you
1-2-1 yoga classes designed specifically around your needs. Whether you would like to get to grips with the basics, or if you would like to nail a certain asana you are working towards, then I can help you to achieve your goals with one to one classes specifically for you! After an initial consultation to discuss exactly what you want to achieve we can put together a development program, of either one session or a series of classes. I am also happy to teach small groups and families!
A BIT ABOUT MYSELF
My Yoga Journey
My background is fashion textiles and I still work full time in the industry, running a small textile agency based in East London. Ive been working in fashion textiles since I graduated from Chelsea College of Art and Design back in 2001, at various different head office high street retailer roles, before branching out and running the agency with my business partner! While I still love the industry I have been gradually expanding my yoga awareness by self development through various yoga retreats in the UK and Thailand, and it was after a 3 week trip to Sri Lanka in January 2018 which included another retreat, and the encouragement from the wonderful people that I met, that I had the realisation that Yoga was what I wanted to do and develop.
I have to be honest with you, I am not an ex dancer, or ex gymnast, I am not super bendy flexie like all the instagram super stars you see, I am a normal, food eating, wine drinking women, who loves yoga, loves to practice yoga and loves to teach yoga!
If you want to have a teacher who is passionate about what she does, loves teaching and meeting new people, without the ego, then I’m your gal!
“Yoga is not about tightening your ass. It’s about getting your head out of it.”
–Eric Paskel
CONTACT ME
Had a great session with Ciara. I've hardly done any yoga before so it was great to to be able to ask questions throughout the session and Ciara checked on my positioning throughout. It was a really challenging but fun session and I felt really motivated after! I highly recommend booking in!
Ellen Chatelain
Had a wonderful beginners yoga session with Ciara. She was patient, explained everything clearly and constantly checked on my positioning to ensure I was doing things correctly.... more often that not it was wrong! It was a good workout and it was great to have a one on one and Ciara’s full attention. Highly recommend booking x
Sarah Miah
I had my very first yoga session with Ciara last week and loved it. It was fun, relaxing and we progressed at my own speed. She explained everything as we went along and put me at ease as it was my first time. Im already booked in for my next session. I can't wait :)