As a massage therapist I find these classes very important to maintain my suppleness and improve my core strength, I use a lot of the breathing we do and the movement when treating my clients. – Anna

I always look forward to my yoga classes with Louise. Louise's classes are well organised, relaxing and very energising. The instruction is very good and clear. Classes are interesting and varied and challenging. Louise always manages to successfully instruct the class and when necessary guide individuals, making alterations to postures and, giving advise and encouragement. She is very aware of all her students. I have practised yoga for a number of years and over that time have tried many classes with different yoga teachers, I can honestly say that Louise is the best yoga teacher I have had, and this is why over the last 5 years I have chosen her yoga classes.- Lisa

The challenging postures and Louise's style friendly and comforting is what I really like. Never too pushy and allows us to go at our own speed and always explains the correct technique. Classes are not too big and I do enjoy it when Louise walks through the group and offers little pieces of advice and pushes or gently pulls us into shape. - Christopher

I'm delighted to have found your yoga classes. ....Walking into the yoga class is a bit like entering a haven - I feel peace descend upon me. I'm not an exercise freak and never have been, so I was surprised to find that I did not 'bunk' a single class! I looked forward to them during the day, and was peeved if I had to miss one, so it was great for me to find exercise that I both enjoyed AND looked forward to. Catherine

"I have been practising various styles of yoga now for over 8 years and truly believe that coming to Louise's classes has been a real find! Louise seems to effortlessly create a safe haven within each class and brings just the right balance of breathing, posture work and relaxation. You feel as though you have experienced a full work out, mind, body and soul. Louise includes challenging postures to each session whilst always explaining and demonstrating them fully, her in depth insight into the benefits of each pose is great! No matter how hectic a day I have had...I always leave Louise's class feeling energised, revived and most of all positive! Thank you Louise." - Jane

I like the fact that you explain things carefully and in an easy-to-understand way. I also like your ‘attention to detail' – that you've instilled the importance of getting the posture right and that can be fulfilling in itself! You also help and guide on a one-to-one basis with encouragement and positive comments.

I always think the time goes fast and I could do another half an hour! I've learnt to see the postures I would have said I didn't like doing previously as those that have made me more aware of the areas I need to work more on most, and not something I'm just not good at. Even one class a week has much more impact physically and mentally than one would expect. I already feel stronger and I've slept so well on a Thursday night! So a big thank you for a wonderful course – Beverly

It is a proper work out as well as being extremely relaxing. Previous classes I have been to have not really taught me any of the fundamentals, or been beneficial physically. This is important to time poor attendees! – Caroline

As a complete novice I found it very useful and enjoyable; I feel it has made a real difference to my life. Friendly instruction, no pressure to outdo others, but most of all the benefits after each lesson of feeling relaxed, more flexible and "taller". –Deborah

It {the course} was well structured to teach the basic positions week by week with a few extra bits thrown in. Never enough to put you off, just enough to make it a challenge. The venue was great, especially when you first arrived and lay down to relax, looking up at the vast ceiling – very relaxing in the evening sun. Loved the way each class made you feel about 2 inches taller.

Everything was explained very clearly from theory to posture and when to breathe! Every session ran smoothly although no two were the same. Always started on time and never finished late. Never seemed rushed – had time for everyone Always made sure anyone with an injury knew to be careful or not to do that specific posture. Helped anyone struggling – always spoke quietly so the whole class didn't hear. Made you feel you had done well. Gave you confidence to try a posture even if it looked a bit crazy. – Teresa

Very helpful. I felt that the weekly class helped me focus on and work with my changing body, as well as giving me the time out to relax and enjoy my pregnancy with other ladies. I also found that the classes maintained – and even increased my physical strength, which I was worried about losing during my pregnancy I liked the opportunity to work with other pregnant ladies and feel that we were on a journey together. I also liked the asanas that may help to position the baby effectively (such as the figure-of-eight movements) and those that help with my upper arm and shoulder strength. The breathing work was also fantastic, particularly as I've noticed that this isn't taught so much in antenatal classes. Louise always explains the asanas clearly and was able to engage with ladies with different experiences of yoga and at different stages of pregnancy. She was also able to explain the physiological reasoning behind the asanas, which is important in pregnancy - Joanna

Really helpful, came away with a lot of good tips! A chance to meet and chat with other expectant mums, simple stretches and exercises that I can also do at home and good to take time out each week to relax.- Rebecca

Howel and I discussed it last night and he said he found the partner class really helpful as it gave him an idea as to what would help me in the labour, eg the different positions I might like to be in and the breathing techniques that would be good for me to use. He said that it gave him more confidence and I think he felt more prepared about the situation he was going to find himself in when I was giving birth! It was also a good opportunity to meet other fathers.

I found the partners evening very relaxed and really enjoyed it, it was good from my point of view for Howel to see what we had covered in the yoga class and also interesting to learn the different ways he could support me in the labour if I wanted to experiment with birthing positions (I did actually lean against Howel quite a lot and he knew to expect this following the class!) Also when I had discovered the joys of gas and air and was not really 'with it' I remember Howel telling me about my breathing and what I should be doing and I asked him how he knew what I should be doing - he seemed very in control and obviously quite a lot of the information had sunk in!!! – Mary

Fantastic-a way to ease back into exercise, baby friendly and a joy to come along and be with other ladies – Sheena

Informality and relaxed sessions- no pressure! I liked meeting other mum's and Audrey liked meeting other babies – Nicola

The post natal class has been fantastic too. It has really been the only thing I have been able to do for myself since Rosie was born and I was quite sad to get to the end of the course. I think we made so much progress in those few weeks, building up some strength and flexibility again. I think Rosie really enjoyed it too, listening to your melodic voice and watching all the activity. The small class size and everyone's friendly approach was great too. There was this sense on both courses that we were all in it together with something in common and it was lovely to meet such nice people- Kirsten

I have always found that in these classes I have made a great deal of progress with my practise. Louise gives details of the anatomy and physiology of the body in the yoga postures, with this understanding and practise it really helps you to improve and enjoy the postures.-Lisa