Claire Yates

Claire started her yoga journey way back in the 1990’s at dance school, and after a career of more than 25 years as a dance teacher, decided to hang up her ballet shoes and retrain to become a yoga teacher. It was the best decision ever! 

Claire believes each class is a personal journey. She carefully crafts the class to the student, looking at ways to adapt asana (postures) to every individual in the room. She really would like to encourage people who don’t think they are bendy enough or look a certain way to come and experience yoga in a welcoming accessible environment!

Aside from asana, the physical practice, Claire’s classes will also have a strong emphasis on pranayama (breathing techniques) and dhyana (meditation). Her restorative classes bring a focus to pranayama and meditation that make them feel safe and accessible to everyone.

Claire believes the practice of yoga should lead you to find some quietness of the mind. To press pause on the constant chatter of the brain and external distractions and let yourself be present, at that moment, whether you are in child’s pose, or headstand the intention is the same. Being present, allowing the breath to flow.

Claires personal practice is Ashtanga, and she has studied both at the Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI) in Mysore, and with Authorised Teachers of the lineage throughout Asia. After Mysore she went to work on a Yoga Retreat in Thailand, and another, a little closer to home in the Carpathian Mountains. Returning home, she came back to the UK in 2017 and has been teaching in the UK ever since.

When she is not on the mat you can find her walking in the countryside with her dog, or on a board either in the sea, lake or mountains! 

Claire is teaching on these holidays

people walking on path in the french alps

France

7 Nights Hiking & Yoga Holiday in Samoëns

aerial view of a yoga venue in the slovenia countryside

Slovenia

7 Nights Yoga Holiday in Slovenia

woman walking towards an ecodome at a hotel in essauoira

Essaouira, Morocco

5 Nights Yoga Holiday in Essaouira, Morocco

people doing yoga stretches on the beach before wild swimming in cornwall

Cornwall, UK

Weekend: Wild Swim, Yoga & Coastal Walking Retreat in Cornwall

people doing yoga pose outside with brecon beacons behind them

Brecon Beacons, UK

Mid-Week: Yoga & Hiking Retreat Brecon Beacons, Wales

people doing yoga pose outside with brecon beacons behind them

Brecon Beacons, UK

Weekend: Yoga & Hiking Retreat Brecon Beacons, Wales

people doing yoga stretches on the beach before wild swimming in cornwall

Cornwall, UK

Mid-Week: Wild Swim, Yoga and Coastal Walking Retreat in Cornwall

people doing yoga outdoors in the atlas mountains

Atlas Mountains, Morocco

4 Nights Hiking Yoga Holiday in Atlas Mountains

people doing outdoor yoga seated position

Corfu, Greece

7 Nights Walking, Swim, Yoga Holiday in Corfu, Greece

outdoor yoga deck with people doing yoga and views of the peak district

Peak District, UK

Mid-Week: Yoga & Hiking Retreat in Hope Valley, Peak District, Derbyshire

outdoor yoga deck with people doing yoga and views of the peak district

Peak District, UK

Weekend: Yoga & Hiking Retreat in Hope Valley, Peak District, Derbyshire

people doing yoga in a warmly lit yoga studio

Norfolk, UK

Weekend Wellness and Walking Yoga Retreat in Norfolk

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