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Mindful Movement with Nerine
Harrogate, Wetherby, York, Online
I offer gentle Mindful Movement for people in curvy, ageing, and inflexible bodies specialising in variations that support their changing needs at midlife and beyond. As a senior teacher, I’m here to help you discover how it can benefit you. From improving balance and joint mobility to finding relaxation and connection, every session is crafted to support you safely and inspire you thoughtfully informed by my years of extensive training.
About Nerine
Yoga arrived on the shores of my awareness over 20 years ago when I was searching for a way to relieve stress. As the years passed, I explored a wide range of styles including Hatha, Iyengar, Astanga, Yin, Restorative, and Viniyoga. My journeys through dance and yoga persuaded me to cultivate the gentle, thoughtful approach I weave into my teachings today. The intention is not to merely show up on the mat, but to allow our time there to transform us. As an advocate of inclusivity, I maintain a respectful, light-hearted environment where students are empowered to honour their individual needs exactly as they are in that moment.
In my space, there’s no room for fat-shaming, wrinkle-shaming, or age-shaming. Instead, we focus on what the ageing body can do, celebrating the strength, resilience, and wisdom that only comes from growing older.
Over the years, I’ve worked with students of all body shapes and abilities offering bespoke guidance for individuals, not just stereotypes. The truth is yoga can feel uncomfortable in any body if the pose variation isn’t the right fit or the teacher lacks sufficient experience.
I hold a 500hr diploma from BWY, in addition to teaching certifications in Silver Age, Menopause, and Mindful Grieving.
Classes and Workshops
I offer ageing-positive sessions based upon extensive studies of a wide range of movement practices and physiological philosophies. My teaching is further informed by my own mid-life experiences and progressing osteoarthritis and osteopenia. Believe it or not, older students can be some of the most skilled practitioners, the most athletic, even the most flexible, and the extent of their life experiences also means they’re more likely to appreciate the ethical discourse.
And it’s a misnomer that body size determines flexibility. My students in larger bodies often have hypermobile joints while thin students struggle to touch their toes. My priorities are safety, inclusivity, and a user-friendly approach that doesn’t focus on weight loss. Yoga is not an exercise class!
Together, we explore ways to make yoga not just accessible, but comfortable so you can actually enjoy your unique practice. Instead of learning imitation, you’ll build a collection of bespoke tips that can be applied in any class you attend.
If you’ve ever felt like your body wasn’t made for yoga, let me assure you – it absolutely is, exactly as you are.
My study of movement began at four years old immersed in the ethnic dance community. With a career spanning 40 years, my training would include West African, Middle Eastern, Southern European, and East Indian Odissi, eventually specialising in American Fusion Bellydance. As a professional stage performer, my reputation for distinctive choreographies and sophisticated musicality inspired others to describe me as a dancer’s dancer.
Classes in Wetherby, York and Harrogate
Through one-on-one online sessions, I create a safe, personalised space for exploring the parts of yourself ready for transformation. From uncovering patterns that hold you back to identifying strengths you may not yet see, each session provides practical, real-world steps to move you closer to the life and love you desire.
Bespoke One-to-ones
These exclusive sessions offer you the luxury of time, supportive tips customised for your needs, and can lend incredible value to your practice.
One-to-ones can help you build confidence while you learn the basics at your own pace and will offer you insightful tools that you can apply in any group class.
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