Lisa Middleton

Hi, I’m Lisa…

Yoga has always been in my life in one way or another, my mum practised yoga throughout my childhood and I dipped my toe in and out of it from my teens right up until my late twenties. It was in my early thirties I started a regular daily practice and with this began to feel a sense of confidence, calm and freedom I had never felt before.

After trying out various approaches to yoga, I felt that there was more to learn about this magical practice, so I applied for the British Wheel of Yoga foundation course with my teacher Debbie Farrar. During this time there was a huge shift in my thinking and I slowly started to peel back the layers of what yoga is all about. The fire in my belly had been lit and I decided to continue to study under Debbie, completing the Independent Yoga Network accredited Teaching Diploma over 18 months. This experience allowed me to learn and appreciate the subtleties of the practice, how the philosophy weaves into daily life, the miraculous anatomy, systems and functions of the body and the peace & tranquillity of stillness.

Yoga is an incredible journey and one that enriches my life every day in so many ways, both on and off the mat. Yoga has given me the tools to deal with my own stress and anxiety, help with my father’s Parkinson’s disease and the ebb and flow of life. It is so much more than posture practice, it has changed the way I think, the way I breath, the way I act and react and the decisions I make in life. I truly believe the health benefits mentally, physically and spiritually are endless for everyone regardless of age or abilities.

My teaching is influenced by Debbie Farrar, Godfrey Deveruex and Pete Blackaby whose methods are underpinned by listening to the intelligence of the body and being guided by nourishing sensations. I am also influenced by The Feldenkrais Method which focuses on deep awareness and learning through movement to enhance function.

My classes focus on useful and loving ways to feel, think, move and breathe. A typical class will include body awareness & grounding, breathing techniques, preparing the joints, mindful slow flowing movements & postures, meditation and relaxation.

Allowing you, the unique individual to find freedom and peace in your body and mind & access a yoga toolbox you can bring it into your daily life.