About Yoga Therapy Co.
Welcome
Yoga Therapy Co was founded by Karen Hemming whose interest in bodywork began over 35 years ago studying drama and movement. She became interested in the stories our bodies hold and how our history is hidden within them. She went on to to study Shiatsu at the East West Centre in London in 1989, qualifying and practising from 1995.
This interest then led to studying traditional Chinese medicine with Chinese acupuncturists to further her understanding of body work from an Eastern perspective. These experiences influence her Yoga teaching.
After completing her teacher training course with the British Wheel of Yoga she came across the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli. After a visit to Italy to work with Diane Long who was Vanda’s principal student she became fascinated by this way of working. Diane has had a big influence on Karen’s teaching and she describes her yoga as “Scaravelli inspired”.
Karen is a qualified experiential yoga therapist based on the teachings of Dr M. V Bhole’s Anubhava yoga, accredited by the British Council For Yoga Therapy: Focusing on sensing, feeling, experiencing and releasing tensions by working with the breath. Yoga Therapy Co teaches classes, workshops , retreats and one to one yoga therapy tailored to individual needs. We believe that Yoga is for everyone and you can start at any age if you listen to your body and work with an awareness of gravity and breath. We enjoy helping people to manage their own health.
We welcome all ages, all races, all gender identities, all sexual orientations, all religions, all beliefs and all abilities.
“I have found a perfect yoga class with Karen who teaches in a gentle but direct way. I have tried yoga many times and it always ended like a battle but this yoga feels more like an unfolding of my own body and myself”
Sandra
Disclaimer
Yoga is for everyone. However, when online please use common sense and listen to your body to reduce and avoid injury. Obviously, if you suffer from specific injuries or disease or have a mental health condition it is best to consult with your physician first.
Similarly if you are pregnant, follow the recommended practice only.
The practice of yoga requires you – the practitioner – to gauge the safety of your practice within your personal physical and mental limitations.
The techniques and suggestions presented in this website are not intended to substitute for proper medical advice.
Consult your physician before beginning yoga classes.
Online Yoga Therapy Co assumes no responsibility for injuries suffered while practicing these techniques including information shared on our website, including emails and texts. Thank you for your understanding.
Covid - 19 Regulations
Please follow national guidelines. Do not attend classes if you have any of the Covid symptoms. Measures are in place following the British Wheel of Yoga guidelines and that of the venue. If you are interested in attending a class or retreat I will email you with the specific Covid information for that event.