We all love a bit of yoga on the beach but in this country the opportunities are few and far between, right?
Wrong?
Yogging, a mixture of yoga and jogging is the answer to UK yoga on the beach all year round.
In Formby we meet most Sundays at 9.30am to enjoy a yoga class in the great outdoors.
On the last weekend of the month its a Saturday at the same time.
If its raining or the tide is high we head off to the pinewoods.
As you can see by the photographs it is a lovely way to feel energised.
Here we are with frost on the sand and still able to enjoy our yoga outside in temperatures of 0!
Small bursts of jogging help our muscles to stay warm and the blood to keep flowing before we make a few stops for some yoga sequences focusing on strength and flexibility before a blissful relaxation with the sounds of the waves rolling in.
If you fancy giving it a go email me on formbyyoga@gmail.com to book a place.
The class costs £5 and if you want to bring your son or daughter over the age of 11, one child comes free.
Just a few guidelines
1. We aim to run the classes in all weathers except heavy rain and strong winds. I will confirm the class 24 hours before on my Formby Yoga Facebook Page and Instagram Page.
2. Yogging is a mix of yoga and jogging. The jogging is just enough to keep your muscles warm so you can enjoy the benefits of yoga outside. Running shoes are advisable.
3. You will get sandy and gloves can protect your hands and keep you warm.
4. As the wind can whip up on the beach a hat, hoody or buff is recommended.
5. Ending the class with Savasana is a lovely wind down but make sure you have layers to keep you warm if you feel the cold. A hat or hoody can keep you warm and stop sand getting in.
6. Please meet at our meeting point (confirmed when you book in) at 9.30am prompt. The class is an hour long but allow 5-15 minutes to run, jog or walk back from the beach.
