Bringing together her love of movement of the body, fused with traditional Yoga styles, Aby offers Yoga classes to suit all levels from beginners to advanced, and understands the need of modification and variation to allow yoga to be playful and for everyone.
Aby is a qualified British Wheel of Yoga Teacher. https://www.bwy.org.uk
Through practising Yoga for over 20 years, experiencing many Yoga styles and studying with many inspirational teachers, Aby was motivated to study for three years with Richard Adamo.
Aby continues to learn and study, attending courses, workshops & classes regularly, keeping her classes diverse, interesting but maintaining Yoga.
Aby appreciates the importance of keeping the body and mind balanced, developing suppleness through flowing movement and effortless alignment.
So Aby’s classes mainly focus on the physical practice of postures (asanas) coordinated with the breath. Because there are many branches of yoga Aby will also include pranayama (breathing practices) meditation and relaxation in her classes.
Aby’s Yoga classes will help balance, strength and flexibility, release tension, increase internal energy and focus your mind, by continually exploring the body and mind “the body achieves what the mind believes”.
Yoga rewards dedication & hard work and is a great distraction from our daily duties, time for you and nothing else!
Aby’s yoga is a flowing sequence of lovely movements all so so good for flexibility and strength. She makes it easy to follow and just take at your own pace ‘ listening to your body’ as Aby takes you through the moves. So, fantastic for your body and your mind, and you always feel better after a class. Aby is an amazing teacher of this art and everyone should try it whatever your age.
Aby’s classes are fabulous! I was recommended by a friend when the 1st lockdown happened to try her classes and I’m still doing them 2 years later. I take part weekly in both Yoga and Pilates sessions and I have yet to do the same class twice. Aby‘s classes have improved my joint health, suppleness, flexibility, strength and they are fun too…. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
I have enjoyed Aby’s classes online and face to face; Zumba, Pilates and my favourite Yoga. I love them all, she is an inspiration and you can’t help but enjoy them 
Jane
Aby’s yoga classes are a mixture of hard work, stretching, strength and relaxation. She is very experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of yoga which shows in her teaching which is both light-hearted and challenging, she must be good because after nearly 62 years I have finally mastered the headstand!!! 😉
When I retired, I wanted to keep fit and stay active so I joined Aby’s Fitsteps class. Three years later I’m still going strong and enjoying every minute of it. It’s a good aerobic exercise and at the same time you learn different ballroom dance steps (without the need of a partner). She is a brilliant choreographer and cleverly interprets the music to fit the individual dances. She changes the routines regularly which not only keeps you “on your toes” but keeps your brain active too!
I then decided I wanted to do a more “relaxing” class so joined the slow flow yoga group. You can make the moves as easy or as hard as you feel able to do. I love this class as I feel that my muscle strength, posture, balance and flexibility have improved greatly.
When TAPfit came along I couldn’t wait to give it a go. This class is great… it’s fun, energetic and a full body great work out. Can’t wait for it to start up again.
Aby is so enthusiastic and “upbeat” in everything she does. It’s no wonder her classes are so popular. Thanks, Aby
I have been attending the above yoga class with Aby Kate for at least the last 3 years she is the best teacher I have ever had and have been practicing yoga for some 30 years with various teachers and different styles of yoga . Aby covers every area of your body every week and her classes are very varied, but you can always tell that you have done one. I feel so energised when I come out and feel so flexible at 66 that’s a great feeling well done Aby keep up the good work!
Aby’s enthusiasm for what she does is contagious, the classes are fun, challenging and diverse. If you engage in other sports or the gym throughout the week this is the perfect opportunity to stretch tired and aching muscles while working your often forgotten core. Truly a fantastic workout for the body and mind! Thanks for all your hard work Aby, James.
Aby’s yoga classes are excellent. I have been attending Aby’s yoga class for the last couple of years and I have really noticed a difference in my flexibility and core strength. As a runner my flexibility was not great before i started the yoga classes. Aby most definitely provides the best yoga class in the area – by far.
Me and my mum have been regular clients of Aby’s yoga classes for over a year now and can honestly say – hand on heart – that each class is filled with motivation and inspiration! Aby is always positive and this amplifies through her classes.
Each class is exciting and fun, each week is different and you can tell that there has been a lot of thought put into every class – Aby always offers us the chance to work on any requested areas whether that is an injury or weakness we wanted to improve on. She will go above and beyond to reach your goals.
She is always encouraging and enthusiastic and I would recommend Aby’s yoga classes to anyone, as a beginner or advanced as she caters for all levels.
Once you go to Abys yoga you realise that this is proper yoga!
Having done yoga with Aby for a few years I blame her completely for my sleep deprivation after early morning yoga classes 😉 – fortunately she does evenings too! But I do get a sense of accomplishment when I manage to do a little bit more than I thought I could. Her teaching style and ability does make you feel like you can do it and made it worth getting out of bed for! Aby keeps me motivated and I always feel better for going. Who knew yoga could be so much fun?
Yoga originated in ancient India and has been practised for thousands of years making it one of the oldest forms of self-development. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘yuj’ meaning ‘binding’ and describes the union of the body, the mind, and the wisdom of the heart.
This essence of yoga can help us overcome our stressful everyday world today both physically and mentally. So even in our busy hectic lives, maintaining a healthy body supports us in developing a more positive quality of life and emotional strength.
The goals of yoga are varied and there is a range of benefits which can improve our health, through continued Yoga practice positive changes become evident some immediate some gradually over time.
Everyone can practice yoga regardless of age, gender and fitness level. Work at your own pace responding to individual feedback; limitations, imbalances, strengths and weaknesses. You don’t have to be flexible to do yoga!
Yoga is an excellent addition to all exercise programmes and sporting disciplines as well as a standalone discipline.
Aby teaches a variety of yoga classes where there’s something for everyone.
Aby offers classes to suit all levels from beginners to advanced, and understands the need of modification and variation to allow yoga to be for everyone. Regardless of flexibility or strength.
Aby brings together her love of movement of the body, fused with traditional Yoga styles.
In Aby’s classes she will demonstrate all poses and offer many options throughout. Clear instructions are given and Aby combines traditional Sanskrit with translated asana names. Aby encourages mindfulness and asks you to respond positively to the bodies feedback. Aby will often adjust; to explore alignment, help overcome limitations, take the body further if available.
Aby also likes to give you the tools to adjust postures individually and always encourages self correction.
If you are unsure which class to attend please contact Aby for more information.
VINYASA FLOW CLASSES
Tuesday evening at Longsdon Memorial Hall 7:30 – 8:30pm INTERMEDIATE VINYASA FLOW
All Levels, but with intermediate progressions so Yoga experience useful
Friday morning at Bagnall Vilage Hall 10-11am HATHA VINYASA FOR ALL
All Levels, some Yoga experience useful
Friday evening at Michelin Sports Centre/Tittensor Village Hall 7:30-8:30pm HATHA VINYASA FOR ALL
All Levels, some Yoga experience useful
Sunday evening is ONLINE 7:00-8:00pm Alternating weekly between Vinyasa Flow & Relaxing Yin Yoga (all levels) – see Gymcatch for which class is running
GENTLE YOGA & FUSION CLASSES
Monday morning YOGALATES ONLINE 9:30 – 10:30am (Fusion of Yoga & Pilates) ideal for beginners, recovering from injury or improvers wanting a gentle start to the week
Thursday morning at Baddeley Green WMC 10 – 11am GENTLE FLOW FOT ALL
(Great for beginners, recovering from injury, returning to classes or if you want a slower paced class)
* Face to Face £7 pay as you go * Online £4 pay as you go
Loyalty bundles available
Aby is super thrilled to be running mini Yoga retreats throughout the year …
A Yoga or exercise mat
Extra clothing/ blanket – as your body temperature will vary
Wear comfortable fitness attire which will allow you to move freely
Yoga is typically performed with bare feet but yoga socks are a great alternative
Optional: Yoga block, strap
Yoga has been proven to benefit conditions ranging from sports injuries to chronic illnesses. Please let Aby know if you have an injury/condition you might need to work around, Aby will offer guidance but most importantly she will let you become your own teacher; listen to how you feel and become aware of what the body is telling you if you need to rest.
It is recommended to not eat anything heavy for 2-3 hrs before a class, small snacks or fruit is fine if you’d prefer not to exercise on an empty stomach. Drink plenty of water before a class but small sips throughout if needed.
Starting with a warm up this will develop into a series of physical postures (Asanas), simple breathing techniques (Pranayama), relaxation &/or meditation practices will conclude the session.
Practicing yoga while pregnant is one of the best ways to keep your body feeling good and your mind in balance. Please notify Aby if you are pregnant and let her know which trimester you’re in. If you’ve been practicing yoga for a while, you can continue your regular yoga practice with a few modifications and don’t hesitate to take breaks during class to rest. If you’ve never practiced yoga before, a dedicated prenatal yoga class would be recommended or consider Pilates.
