Teaching, Workshops and Retreats

“When the mind is still, the beauty of the Self is seen reflected in it.”

- B.K.S Iyengar

Teaching

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Yoga for Healing

I teach yoga and breathwork for healing, covering stress, anxiety, trauma, IBS, hormonal balance, sciatica and more. I work 1-to-1 and also am partnered with clinics and The Extraordinary Adventure Club.

I believe in, and teach a practice that allows the body to ground, resting the nervous system, as well as strengthening and toning.

Yoga allows for gentle introspection enabling subtle shifts, healing and transforming from the inside out.

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Yoga for Athletes

When athletes are forced to retire due to injury, it is often not due to muscular problems, but joint problems - bad ankles, backs, knees, shoulders.

Yin yoga, a practice that originated in Taoist China of 2000 BC, gently stretches and rehabilitates the connective tissues that form our joints.

I combine a teaching method of yin and elements of hatha to bring flexibility and movement back into the body, whilst building strength and confidence.

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Yoga for Pre + Post Natal

The physical and energetic body, along with the mind goes through a multitude of changes throughout pregnancy.

Pre + Post Natal yoga energises, rests, and balances: physically, energetically and mentally.

The practice goes beyond the mat, supporting mothers to be throughout the journey of pregnancy, in the lead up to labour, and in the fourth trimester.

I am also delighted to be part of the founding support team for Postpartum Plan, an online resource for soon-to-be and new parents.

I offer one to one home visits or at my home. If you are interested, please contact me below.

Qualifications and Experience

200hr Vinyasa; Warriors at Ease Trauma Sensitive Yoga; Yin Yoga; Pre + Post Natal Yoga; Breathwork.

Three years spent assisting disability yoga, and weekend workshops with Matthew Sanford - pioneer in adapting yoga for people with disabilities.

Workshops, Retreats & Courses

“New Beginnings” Yoga + Breathwork Course

A limited edition yoga + breathwork course: five sessions providing a nourishing foundation of strength, balance and flexibility for the year ahead, including:

  • The creation of a bespoke yoga routine tailored to your standard and needs;

  • Breathwork practices to calm, and to energise;

  • An outline of grounding tips and tools to interweave into your everyday;

  • A gentle exploration into the philosophy and meaning of yoga as a practice and way of living.

For further information, email me direct: emma@agora-london.com.

How to Manage + Process Daily Stresses (next one: 2024)

With Luke Mullen

When it comes to healing, recovery and day to day "maintenance" of our health, processing emotions, daily stresses and difficult memories is of the utmost importance. We might think that the processing needs to take place within the mind. However, our bodies very much keep the score and in today's world, we have become disconnected allowing unhelpful tensions and stresses to be held within us.

A workshop combining yoga, breathwork and TRE (Trauma Release Exercise), a series of seven exercises developed by Dr.David Berceli designed to evoked the body’s natural tremor mechanism. TRE works on stuck or arrested energy in the body, helping to ease muscle tension, aid myofascial release and re wire neural pathways. This workshop is designed particularly with mothers in mind to provide a safe space to explore gentle healing and relaxation.

Day Retreat(s)

After the success and rapid sell out of our most recent mini retreat in Nov ‘23, Four Sides (Megan Vickers), Postpartum Plan (Meg), and I are teaming up again to host our next retreat early 2024. Our retreats bring together a very complementary range of expertise, combining strength, and relaxation with actionable takeaways, epic goodie bags and delicious home made snacks, courtesy of Megan :). Once the date is confirmed, we'll get places live so keep an eye out HERE for announcements!

Programmes

Inside Out

With Gaby Kimchi, Bio-Individual Health Coach and Founder of Wellness with Gaby.

An 8 week mind-body programme for optimal health and self-mastery.

8 sessions across 8 weeks

  • 1 x 90 min session health background + goal setting w/Gaby and Emma

  • 3 x 60 min session(s) focused on The Wobble Toolkit w/Emma

  • 3 x 60 min session(s) focused on The Optimal Living Method w/Gaby

  • 1 x 90 min round up session evaluating programme outcomes + goals w/Gaby and Emma

Price: £1200

  • Inclusive of reading/resources/teaching materials sent through as and when relevant;

  • Voice mail and text support Monday-Friday for 8 weeks

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“Emma is the most inspiring teacher and each lesson I am always taken aback by her deep understanding of the practice. This most certainly isn’t a generic yoga class! Each class is totally focused on your specific needs that day, she also knows just when to challenge you. I was slightly apprehensive having never done yoga before how I would learn via zoom but her instructions are so clear I can follow easily, even with my eyes closed. Emma doesn’t just teach how to do yoga but instils a love of the practice. Could not recommend her more as a teacher.”
— Emma, Oncologist & Mother
“I have attended individual and group stretch and strength classes with Emma. She has an extensive knowledge of Yoga and its different formats. She is always keen to explain her processes, provide demonstrations, and assesses how effective each pose is for each member of her class. I only required one-to-one classes for a few months as it was clear that the treatments were working and my knowledge was improving. I now feel that I have the knowledge to be able to continue with my stretches on my own. Six months after my first class, I have reduced pain in my knees and hips and, as I approach a Half Ironman triathlon, I am confident my active lifestyle will continue for a few more years.”
— Colonel N Tomlin, OBE
“I have been attending Emma’s online pre natal yoga sessions whilst waiting for my second baby boy this spring/summer. Despite my reservations about taking part online, I have been absolutely blown away by how accessible the sessions are, how it being online has had no negative impact upon my ability to take part, to relax but also work really hard to the benefit of both my mind and my body. I have never taken part in yoga sessions before whereby I find the sessions challenging but at the same time so rewarding. Emma is patient, skilled and knowledgeable about pre natal yoga and her teaching style is calm but empowering at the same time. I would highly recommend the sessions to anyone who needs time and space in their week to focus on themselves during pregnancy - your mind and body will definitely be stronger as a result! ”
— Imogen, Working Professional, Mother & Mother To Be
“I was amazed at how effective the stretches in Emma’s session were. When I told her about my issues she was brilliant at honing in on those areas and giving me stretches that I could easily do and easily repeat afterwards. I’ve definitely noticed a difference in my mobility and well being.

I shared these sessions with other guys in exactly the same place as me, which helped. I’d actually done a bit of yoga in the past so thought I knew a bit, but Emma’s terrific knowledge and super clear teaching style built on this and meant I learnt so much more.

The Yin Yoga techniques where you hold stretches for several minutes and focus on breathing, was perfect for me because I could practically meditate in each stretch. This was therefore extremely helpful in the middle of a busy WFH day. I actually think it made me more productive in the afternoon!”
— Dave, Working Professional & Father
 
“Emma is one of the special ones. A human being capable of driving change through her ability to connect people and ideas with a combination of heart and smart insight. She is a system thinker, a connector, a creator, a teacher and one of the kindest human beings who wants and delivers the best for those she works with.”
— Caroline Casey, Founder The Valuable 500
“Emma is one of those women who is trailblazing the future of business. Her caring, empathetic nature coupled with her smart and strategic knowledge sets her apart from most. She’s able to bring together communities, transform growing businesses and help businesses do the right thing. Working with Emma is not only a joy it is game changing for all of us, she joins the dots and brings ideas to life. ”
— Charlotte Pearce, CEO Inkpact
“The early days of Loop were very bumpy and hard to navigate through – Emma made it easier. Her experience in working with entrepreneurs allowed her to both give us great support, and make introductions that helped us grow. Thank you Emma for being a great mentor, supporter and friend!”
— Ali Attar, Founder Purpl