About Empower Yoga - Birmingham
EmPower Yoga offers yoga classes for all in the Birmingham area.
Qualified Sun Power Yoga teacher
Public and group / 1-1 private classes available
Empower Yoga - Birmingham Description
EmPower Yoga offers yoga classes for all across the Birmingham area, whether you are new to yoga or have an established practice.
Anna has been teaching in Birmingham since June 2015, and is trained in Sun Power Yoga by Leicester based teacher trainer Anne-Marie Newland. Sun Power Yoga is a unique blend of four different styles of yoga: Hatha yoga for theory, philosophy and asana, Iyengar for alignment and posture, Sivananda for mind and breath work, and Astanga yoga for building heat, flexibility and stamina. Anna aims to bring each of these aspects into all of her classes, offering a holistic yoga experience.
With six years' experience working in the domestic violence sector, Anna also combines her teachings of Sun Power Yoga with her passion for working with people, and her professional understanding of the effects of trauma and loss. Her teaching is for all, but she has a particular interest in using yoga as a means of bringing about empowerment; combining mind, breath and body work to aid a deeper understanding and acceptance of who we are.
Anna has so far offered tailored group or one to one classes to a variety of people and organisations, including Birmingham LGBT, Trans and Gender non-conforming Swimming groups (TAGS), and Crisis Skylight Birmingham. If you or someone you know would like support to access yoga but don't feel ready to access a public class then please contact Anna for more information about private sessions.
Anna is also qualified to teach Aqua Yoga classes - more info available on request.
Reviews
Monday yogis - I'm very sorry but I've had car problems whilst I've been away and can't get back to Birmingham until it's been fixed. Cover has been found however, so classes will be running at usual at City Yoga Birmingham
LGBT Yogis - I should be back later tonight, so our Tuesday class will run as planned tomorrow at Birmingham LGBT - looking forward to seeing you.
On the plus side - at least we're stuck somewhere beautiful 🙏
... #waterismymeditation #changeofplan #gowiththeflow #backsoon #yoga
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It's Monday, and I can't wait to see you later City Yogis!
Today at City Yoga Birmingham 5.15 - Yoga Essentials 6.30 Sun Power Yoga
... Tomorrow at Birmingham LGBT 5.30 LGBT Yoga for All
If you know anyone would be interested in LGBT Yoga - a free, welcoming session for all people and all levels - then please spread the word. I'm aware not everyone has seen the new day and time since we switched from Fridays to Mondays....
Namaste 🙏🏻
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Morning yogis,
Looking forward to seeing you on the mat, and starting our week the yoga way!
Today at City Yoga Birmingham... 5.15 - 6.15 Yoga Essentials 6.30 - 7.45 Sun Power Yoga
Tomorrow at Birmingham LGBT 5.30 - 6.30 LGBT Yoga for All Levels
Namaste 🙏🏻
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Happy Monday everyone, and Happy New Year!
Classes start back today, and I'd love to see you, no matter how long it's been, remember every day is a new day!
Find me today at City Yoga Birmingham - ... 5.15 Yoga Essentials 6.30 Sun Power Yoga
Or tomorrow at Birmingham LGBT 5.30 LGBT Yoga for all levels
Namaste!
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Hi everyone,
My apologies but I'm not feeling well today so there is no LGBT Yoga this evening. Please spread the word to anyone you know who might have been attending.
This would have been my last class of 2019, so I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year if you celebrate, or a wonderful few weeks anyway if you don't. I'll see you back Monday 6th January at City Yoga Birmingham (check their website for full Christmas class schedule), or Tuesday 7th January at... Birmingham LGBT
Namaste!
🙏🏻
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Morning all.
Just a reminder that there is no LGBT Yoga tomorrow as the Birmingham LGBT Centre is closed for the day. Class will be back next Tuesday.
In the meantime catch me on the mat tonight for my usual classes at City Yoga Birmingham - 5.15 for Yoga Essentials and 6.30 for Sun Power Yoga.
... Have a wonderful week
🙏🏻
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Happy Monday all of you! 🙏🌈🌞
New week, new start, new opportunities, new classes.....
Come yoga with me this evening at City Yoga Birmingham - ... 5.15 to 6.15 Yoga Essentials (Great for beginners) 6.30 - 7.45 Sun Power Yoga (Mixed Ability)
Or tomorrow evening at Birmingham LGBT 5.30 - 6.30 Yoga For All in the LGBT + community. This is the first class back after an extended break so please spread the word.
*toe touching always optional ** giving yourself a hug always encouraged
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LGBT Yogis - I have exciting yoga news!!
There will be a class starting again at the Birmingham LGBT Centre very soon.....
Beginning on 26th November, the class will be every Tuesday (note the change of day) at 5.30pm in The Vault. It will still be free of charge, open to all levels including complete beginners - the perfect opportunity to try yoga in a safe and welcoming community space.
... (Unfortunately we only have the funding for one class right now so there will be no progression class at this time. However if this is something you would be keen to see happen do let me know so I can consider different options for running one if the demand is there).
I can't wait to see some of you wonderful yogis from the last 4 years again, and to welcome new people to the group as well.
Namaste
Anna
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I make no secret of the fact that even as a yoga teacher since becoming a mum I have really struggled to create time and space for my own physical practice. I miss getting to group classes, and practising at home is always in direct competition with 1000 jobs that need doing and some very unpredictable nap times!
So this morning me and R are heading off to post natal yoga with Paula from Pregnancy Yoga Birmingham - I get to yoga and he gets to play with the lovely people from Claire's Dance Company in Kings Heath.
If you are pregnant or have a little one already check out the different classes that Paula teaches - I went to her sessions throughout pregnancy too, and she creates a lovely safe, supportive space for new and expecting mums 😊
New timetable starting today at City Yoga Birmingham - I hope you'll join me there this evening!
Volunteer reception cover opportunity at City Yoga Birmingham - Mondays are one of the days we are looking for help with, so if you're interested in helping me out in exchange for free yoga then give Matty a call!
Hi Yogis - It's been a while!
I'm not quite sure where the last ten months have gone but today is my first day back at City Yoga Birmingham since I went on maternity leave. I'm starting off with just two classes a week, but you can catch me there every Monday at 5.15 (Yoga Essentials) and 6.30 (Sun Power Yoga). I can't wait to see you back on the mat!
Namaste 🙏
Thank you to all who came to class on Monday, it was so lovely to share with you all, and to take the time to explore the Satya, or Truth, within our practise. I look forward to working with you when I return to regular teaching.
Sharing this Urdhva Dhanurasana not as a fancy pose or goal (all our bodies work in different ways, the pose itself is not the purpose, and even with care and preparation there are things to be worked on here), but as a celebratory moment... * A cel...ebration of starting to return to deeper backbends after 9 months of pregnancy and 5 months of post natal and post C-section care and caution. Heart opening has always felt wonderful to me and I probably missed them more than caffeine! * A celebration of having remembered how to teach - I am only human, and it was a little scary after 6 months away! * A celebration of feeling able to take an extra few minutes, alone in the studio, rather than rushing back home immediately. * A celebration of those parts of me which have taken a back seat this year * A celebration of the reason why they have had to do so * A celebration of the moment itself.
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Happy Bank Holiday Monday to you all 😊
Just a reminder you can catch me on the mat at 6pm this evening at City Yoga Birmingham for a Yoga For All class.
I'm still on maternity leave for the rest of the summer period, so it'd be lovely to see you tonight.
... Either way, I hope you have a wonderful Monday full of whatever you need the most right now.
🙏
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Hi there yogis, it's been a while!
I'm taking a few hours off from baby life to cover the Bank Holiday class at City Yoga Birmingham next Monday at 18.00. As usual with the bank holidays, it's a 75 minute class suitable for all levels, including beginners. I'm excited to see some of my regulars again, and hopefully meet some new students too!
Namaste
... Anna 🙏
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Very much looking forward to taking Rowan to visit City Yoga this morning - my first yoga home both as student and teacher 😊 Hopefully I'll be able to get in a practise at Yoga Essentials while I'm there, and am then planning head for a cuppa in the Jewellery Quarter afterwards if any of you are free to join me.
Happy Saturday everyone!
Exploring different ways to access my own yoga practise during times of change. Finding my focus and quiet amongst the trees. 🙏
Have a wonderful Wednesday, whatever it may bring!
A useful reminder to myself as I approach the end of 6 weeks unable to do any physical practise following my son's birth, and as I consider how different my practise will need to be over the coming weeks and months. A reminder that I am exactly where I need to be right now. It may be a useful reminder to some of you too...
A slightly belated (I have a very good excuse for being late right now!) Happy New Year to all you wonderful yogis. I hope you are well, that you are enjoying your practise, and that this year brings whatever you must need.
🙏
Exploring different ways to access my own yoga practise during times of change. Finding my focus and quiet amongst the trees. 🙏
Have a wonderful Wednesday, whatever it may bring!
Exploring different ways to access my own yoga practise during times of change. Finding my focus and quiet amongst the trees. 🙏
Have a wonderful Wednesday, whatever it may bring!